Ashley has applied to attend FIT High School Summer Workshops this summer and is raising funds for her program fees. Can you help?
Ashley
Ashley
Interest:
Design
Grade:
10th
School:
Uncommon Charter High School
Location:
New York, NY
Successfully funded on April 1st, 2017!
Fully funded!
$625 raised
$0 to go
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Ashley
Ashley's Story

My passion is fashion.

I discovered my passion for fashion when I was a young child. I used to play dress-up games online and my older sister used to ask me for advice on what to wear. From a young age I insisted that my mother let me choose what to wear. This love for fashion prompted me to apply in middle school for a fashion elective. In the 5th grade I didn't get in, but I kept applying and finally got in during the 6th grade. There I learned how to sew in zippers, make pants, shirts, dresses, and even crochet. The fashion teacher even taught us how to make culinary cakes. At the end of each semester the club puts on a fashion show where you model your own clothes, and during the show the teacher would give out an award: I won the award in 7th grade, which made me so proud.

Jaya
A Note from Ms. Canaan, Ashley's Teacher

Ashley identified a passion early on in her life and has had the natural motivation, strength and talent to pursue it. She has taken advantage of any opportunities that have been offered, such as joining (and excelling in) her middle school fashion club as well as taking courses in fashion outside the classroom at Parson's in New York City. Ashley has also had the maturity to understand that the better she performs scholastically, the more doors will be opened for her down the road. I believe this has contributed to her stellar academic record. She is an incredibly gifted young woman. Her written and verbal communication, her work ethic and her persistence even in the face of personal challenges inspire not only her peers, but many of her teachers as well.

Campaign Activity
Ashley
Ashley posted an update
July 13
Post F.I.T. Precollege Program

I want to thank all my donors once again for this unforgettable experience. Being at F.I.T. helped me to get to know new people and it pushed me out of my comfort zone. I made friends from all over the U.S and people who live abroad.

I am grateful for being able to learn more about event planning. Although people might think that this is just a hobby, some people actually plan events for a living. I learned that event planning is like an art and more about my capabilities planning an event.

Thank you again to all my donors and to my advocate who supported me through this.

At Studio 450
At Studio 450
At F.I.T
At F.I.T
Ashley
Ashley posted an update
May 4
FIT Precollege Workshop

I very excited to be able to go to FIT. This is one of my dream schools, so I'm very interested in seeing what the campus is like. I am very thankful for my donors. I'm able to go do a course on Fashionable Affairs because of them.
I look forward to be being exposed to the fashion world and trying new things. I hope to make lots of new friends. In school we don't really have the time to be creative and express ourselves. This will help me grow as a person and find out more about my interests.

Success! Ms. Canaan helped Ashley raise $625
April 1
Emily Grilly donated $11
April 1

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $10

Anonymous donated $5
March 31

Ashley, this program sounds like a great opportunity for you to make new connections to share your love for fashion and learn new skills. Best wishes for a memorable experience!

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $5

Renso Herrera donated $30
March 29

She a smart girl

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $30

Darian Lopez donated $10
March 28

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $10

Jaya Canaan donated $25
March 28

Ashley - I am so blown away by your intellect but even more so by your determination and strong work ethic at such a young age. Nothing gets in your way and I am so excited for you and your bright future! It's really been a privilege having you in my class during my first year at UCHS. Thank you for pushing me to be a better teacher! Good luck and have so much fun this summer - you deserve it!

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $25

Dionicia Liz donated $25
March 27

Good luck!! Luv u Ashley!!

Nancy Jacome donated $25
March 24

i hope you meet your goal ashley love you

Ami Alexander donated $25
March 24
Alvenis Rosario donated $50
March 21

Just letting you know that all my good all my good wishes are with you! God bless you always my cousin

Olga Liz donated $25
March 20
Christina Singh donated $15
March 20
Elizabeth Blanco donated $50
March 20

Because she is a smart girl, I want your dream to come true, I love you.

Franchesca Blanco donated $50
March 20

I love you ashley. Willing to help along the way and you have my support ☺️💗

Luis Blanco donated $50
March 19

🥇🔛❤️

Luis Tejada donated $50
March 19

Because I love ❤️

Student Contribution donated $99
March 13
Jaya
Ms. Canaan started this campaign
March 13
Ashley
Ashley was accepted into Wishbone!
February 1