Genesis has applied to attend Parsons Pre-College Academy this summer and is raising funds for her program fees. Can you help?
Genesis
Genesis
Interest:
Design
Grade:
11th
School:
KIPP NYC College Prep
Location:
Bronx, NY
Successfully funded on June 24th, 2015!
Fully funded!
$1,160 raised
$0 to go
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Genesis
Genesis's Story

My passion is fashion design.

My passion for fashion started when I was eight years old. I saw a magazine and grabbed a marker and started drawing and tracing. From that moment forward, I have been sewing and sketching any design I can create. My passion for fashion really blossomed when I started high school and participated in the KIPP NYC College Prep Intensive Fashion program. Through fashion, I have learned that I can be myself and express myself. Fashion teaches me that I do not have to follow others but I can be independent and free from restrictions.

Last summer, I attended a pre-college class at the Fashion Institute of Technology learning how to screen print drawings on a shirt. This course taught me to be creative and get inspired by my peers. It also taught me how to listen to feedback and use that to better my work. In the future, I hope to pursue fashion design in college and become a very successful fashion designer and business woman. Participating in Parsons Pre-College Academy will allow me to use new materials and have new experiences in the fashion world.

Liz
A Note from Ms. Giordano, Genesis's

"Genesis is a very warm and friendly person who is also very passionate about fashion. Genesis is unique in her passion because she is interested in pursuing fashion as a way to give back to others who are less fortunate. In the future, Genesis aspires to be a successful business woman in the fashion world so that she can work with or open her own non-profit dedicated to working with those in need by providing them with clothes for job interviews. By participating in the Parsons Summer Academy, Genesis will continue to develop the necessary skills to thrive in the fashion world. This program will also help her prepare a portfolio which will allow her to be successful in the college application process as she applies to fashion programs. Genesis's passion for fashion and for giving back to others makes her a wonderful candidate for Wishbone and for Parsons."

Campaign Activity
Genesis
Genesis posted an update
September 11
Parsons The New School

I attended a class at Parsons The New School. I really enjoyed the experience. It was very different and new. I have taken summer fashion classes over the years but nothing like this. At Parsons, I met some amazing people, such as some amazing classmates. I build a real connection and friendship with some people. Also, the teacher I had the for two weeks was very outgoing and fun. His feedback helped a lot and he was very interactive with each student. Not only was the class enjoyable, but it was also a lot of hard work. It was very balanced. Some valuable lessons learned at Parsons were I need to trust myself and trust my work. Even though I have doubts or concerns about certain things, I should remain confident about work I have done. I also learned to let go and have fun and not be so tense. I really enjoyed Parsons because they teach you that even though it's school you are able to have fun as long as you keep working hard and putting in your hundred percent effort.

Genesis
Genesis posted an update
June 23
Excited for Parsons

This summer I have the chance to attend a summer fashion class at Parsons The New School. I am very excited to have an opportunity to attend a class that I will cherish this summer. My passion has always been fashion, and with the help of Wishbone and donors I can make this summer very fun and educational. I am very excited for this new experience. This summer I am looking forward to meeting new people who have the same love and passion for fashion as me. I am also excited to see Parsons and be in that environment. I am also excited to learn new things about fashion that I haven't learned prior to attending Parsons.

Success! Ms. Giordano helped Genesis raise $1,160
June 24
Thomas Giordano donated $12
June 24

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $11

Anonymous donated $25
June 23

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $25

Lesley Ware donated $25
June 23

You are an amazing fashion student. I've enjoyed having you in my classes. Best of luck -- please keep me posted on how things go!

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $25

Rajiv Bhagat donated $40
June 23

Wish you all the best

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $40

Marianne Macrae donated $25
June 23

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $25

Amanda Mauer donated $25
June 23

Very excited for you! I know it will be an amazing experience!

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $25

Pamela Aquino donated $25
June 22

Good luck hope you enjoy Parsons! from a fellow kippster xo

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $25

Anonymous donated $200
June 19
Jesenia Gervacio donated $25
June 15

Can't wait to see all of the great things you will do in the future! So proud of you!

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $25

Liz Giordano donated $220
June 9

Everyone at Thomas's party was so happy to contribute and help you participate in this great program.

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $220

Anonymous donated $1
May 27
Anonymous donated $116
May 27
Liz
Ms. Giordano started this campaign
May 27
Genesis
Genesis was accepted into Wishbone!
May 22