Fall into New Routines
Welcome to the FIT program! The start of the new school year brings along many new things to experience, including this program. Read on to learn more about upcoming fun, informative FIT program events, resources, and information.
GRATITUDE CENTER
Fall Orientation
A warm thank you to our 7 participants who joined the orientation on September 25th! We hope you all got a great introduction to the FIT program and feel more comfortable with how the semester will unfold. We’re excited to see you at our upcoming events! Who knows, maybe we’ll have another water vs. … rematch.
THIS MONTH’S FIT EVENTS
Chinatown Cleanup - Volunteer
Participate in the Chinatown Cleanup volunteer event on Saturday, October 5th from 9:50AM to 11AM. In this event, you will work with other volunteers from Refuse Refuse SF to pick up litter around Chinatown San Francisco. You will be given equipment such as a trash pick up stick, gloves, and trash bags. You will meet everyone at:
Portsmouth Square
745 Kearny St
San Francisco, CA 94108
This event counts as 1 FIT volunteering credit. If you would like to join this event and beautify Chinatown, use the link here to sign up.
Festivals & Folklore - Workshop
In the spirit of the harvest season, we will hold a workshop on harvest festivals around the world on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 1pm to 2:30pm. New Yam Festival. Mooncake Festival. Mehregan. Chuseok. Erntedankfest. If you are unfamiliar with any of these festivals, this is the opportunity to learn more about them. And because October is synonymous with Halloween and the spooky season, we will also exchange superstitions and find the origins of common ones that we hear about. The location of this workshop is:
735 Commercial St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
This event counts for 1 FIT workshop credit. If you are interested in this event, sign up here.
The Great Hauntway - Volunteer
Surprise! We have another volunteering opportunity for Halloween. On Sunday, October 27th from 12:15pm to 4:30pm, we have 10 spots available for helping run the neighborhood trick-or-treat party. The spots are first come, first serve. Each person will be paired with another person to form a team, and each team will have a different schedule (see the table below). We currently have more spots than there are students in the program so feel free to invite your friends to come. You are welcome to attend the event in a costume!
Before going to our stations, we will meet up at:
Java Beach Cafe
1396 La Playa St.
San Francisco, CA 94122
You will be notified in the event reminder which team you have been assigned to. To join this event, sign up here as soon as you can to secure your spot.
LOCAL EVENTS
Harvest Fest
Grab your cowboy hat and mosey down to TJPA’s Salesforce Park for a downtown hoedown like no other! From 4 to 7 p.m. this Saturday, 10/5, enjoy free activities like square dancing featuring John Barleycorn and dance caller Connor McGuire, a mini-pumpkin patch, fall photo ops, pumpkin decorating, and more!
Please note, mini-pumpkins and decorations are first-come, first-served while supplies last.
2024 PROXY Fall Series: Inside Out 2
The 2024 PROXY Outdoor Theater is showing Inside Out 2 on Saturday, 10/26 from 7pm to 8:45pm at 432 Octavia Street San Francisco, CA 94102. The event is free and open to the public. Grab a blanket and a friend (or two) to enjoy the movie. (It is advised to go early to find a good spot.)
RVSP to the event here.
RESOURCES
uAspire Scholarship List
uAspire regularly compiles and updates scholarships on their uAspire Scholarship List, making the scholarship search easier. It includes information such as the deadline, scholarship amount, target location, and minimum GPA. Their scholarships are categorized by location, with Bay Area being one of the options. They have scholarships for high school students and college students, so check it out if you are on a scholarship search or want to prepare to apply to them in the future.
Crankstart Scholarship
The Crankstart Scholarship is a new scholarship for Balboa, Galileo, Mission, or Burton high school seniors. They award 50 scholarships each year, which will be given to awardees for up to 5 years. If accepted, there are other benefits such as an emergency fund (of up to $1000), workshops (financial literacy, career preparation, professional networking), and opportunity fund (for unpaid summer internships, study abroad, etc.) to support your journey. If you have any questions or would like to apply, please email crankstartscholarship@uaspire.org. The scholarship opens Nov. 15th.
Q: How much will you be awarded if you recieve the scholarship?
A: Between $1500 and $15000 per year for up to 5 years. The amount will be determined by the financial aid that you receive, the cost of college tuition, and SAI.
To be eligible, you...
Are a graduating senior from Balboa, Mission, Galileo, or Burton High School in the class of 2025.
Intend to enroll in a postsecondary program at a bachelor's degree granting public or non-profit college in Fall 2025
Have an unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher
Completed the FAFSA or CADAA application
Have an SAI below 6660 (may be raised this year - SAI is the score you receive after you complete the FAFSA/ CADAA)
Are enrolled full-time
Meet the A-G requirement
2024 Good Tidings Community Service Scholarship
The Good Tidings Foundation awards high school seniors who recognize the benefits of serving their community. The $10,000 scholarship check will be dispersed evenly over the course of 4 years. Winners will be notified by November 27, 2024. A total of 10 applicants will be accepted to receive this scholarship.
Please note that a letter of recommendation is required in order to submit your application.
The criteria for this scholarship are:
High School Senior graduating in 2025
A resident of one of the following California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Yolo
Winners must volunteer a minimum of 1 shift (~2-4 hours) for our Good Tidings' Winter Wonderland Toy Giveaway Program in Burlingame, CA taking place from December 8 - 21, 2024
Must plan on attending college, vocational, or continuing education.
Applications are due by Nov. 8th at 12pm.
INSIGHTS
Gourd-geous Harvest
Many fruits and vegetables are at its peak flavor during the Fall, when the weather grows colder. Certain greens like cabbage, broccoli, and kale are sweeter and less bitter since they prefer colder climates. See this list for an alphabetical list of fruits and vegetables that are especially tasty this season.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
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