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April 2, 2026 at 8:31 PM

A Leader for This Moment: Meet CEO Perika Sampson

Dear John, Fulfillment Fund is proud to announce the appointment of Perika Sampson as Chief Executive Officer.  Perika brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience across Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit boards, with deep expertise in organizatio…

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March 18, 2026 at 8:30 PM

Join Us on May 7 for Sip & Celebrate 2026 — Honoring Champions of Student Success

Dear John, We invite you to join us for our annual Sip & Celebrate gala on Thursday, May 7th, 2026 at SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills.  This year at Sip & Celebrate, we are proud to honor three incredible champions who have helped expand opportunities for students across Los Angeles.…

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March 7, 2026 at 12:30 AM

5.3 Million and Counting!

Hi John, The path to college can feel overwhelming, but our students are not navigating it alone. With the support of our college counselors and advisors, 91% of our seniors, 492 out of 538 students, have already submitted their financial aid applications, bringing them one step closer to ac…

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February 21, 2026 at 1:30 AM

Save the Date: Sip & Celebrate - May 7, 2026

Dear John,  Our annual Sip & Celebrate event is returning on May 7, 2026 at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills! We invite you to join us for an inspiring evening honoring the partners who help make college access, college success, and career-readiness possible for students acr…

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February 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM

Breaking News! Fulfillment Fund students are making headlines across LA!

Dear John,  Our College Counselors have supported high school seniors in submitting 2,171 college applications this year. As deadlines approach, our College Access team is rallying to support students as they race toward the finish line, submitting financial aid forms and college applic…

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January 17, 2026 at 12:30 AM

Bright Futures in Action: Campaign Wins, Volunteer Opportunities & More

Dear John, Thanks to YOU, our 2025 end-of-year campaign, Bright Futures. Powered By You., was a tremendous success! Together, our community raised over $447,000 from 178 generous donors, including 30 new supporters, and fully drew down both of our challenge matches—unlocking a total of…

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December 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Last Day to Make Your Year-End Gift

Dear John, Today is your final opportunity to make a tax-deductible gift before the year comes to a close!  Your year-end donation will directly support lower-income and first-generation students across Los Angeles as they overcome barriers and work toward college, graduation, and meaningfu…

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December 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM

A Look Back at 2025: What You Made Possible

Dear John, As 2025 comes to a close, we thank you for being part of the Fulfillment Fund community. Because of your support, students from under-resourced communities across Los Angeles are getting into college, through college, and on the path to meaningful careers.  This year, more than 4,…

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December 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM

A New $25K Match Means Double the Impact

Dear John, Incredible news! Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, a new $25,000 match is live, giving you another powerful opportunity to DOUBLE your impact before year’s end.  With just 7 days left until December 31, every gift you make will count toward our $500,000 year-end goa…

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December 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Match Unlocked! 10 Days Left to Power Bright Futures.

Dear John, We have exciting news to share. Thanks to supporters like you, we’ve successfully met Aurora Capital Partners' challenge match, unlocking an additional $100,000 to support Fulfillment Fund students in reaching their full potential! This incredible mo…

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December 11, 2025 at 2:29 AM

21 Days Left to Shape a Student’s Future

Dear John,  We have an exciting update to share: thanks to the generosity of our community, we are already 51% of the way toward our $100,000 match goal! With 21 days left in 2025, your support today, if you haven’t already contrib…

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December 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Double Your Impact for Students this Giving Tuesday

Dear John,  This Giving Tuesday, your support can turn small acts of generosity into life-changing impact. Together, we can help students thrive in high school, earn scholarships, and build bright futures that will benefit generations to come.  We have BIG NEWS to share! For the second …

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November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Grateful for You: Your Generosity Powers Bright Futures

Dear John,   Because of supporters like you, students across Los Angeles are building bright futures, and we’re honored to partner with you in making that possible. This giving season, we’re reminded that every moment of encouragement, every resource, and every gift helps power a…

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November 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM

Bright Futures. Powered By You.

Dear John,  Today, we launch our end-of-year campaign: Bright Futures. Powered by You. Our goal of $500,000 by December 31 is ambitious, but together with your support, we know we can achieve it! “Fulfillment Fund didn’t just help me dream bigger, they helped me achieve my dream.…

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November 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM

The Road to Career Starts Here

Fulfillment Fund’s annual Career Expo presented by AIT Worldwide Logistics brought together 189 college students and alumni, along with 16 industry professionals for a day filled with inspiration and career insight. From learning how to navigate the job market to hearing real-world advice f…

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October 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM

Celebrate Giving & Student Success This October

This October, we’re celebrating the tangible impact your support makes on students’ lives. Join us in highlighting the power of Donor-Advised Funds, meaningful partnerships, and the tools and mentorship that make this impact possible. This year’s Fast Facts tell a powerful story…

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September 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM

Meet PJ, Our New Manager of Community Engagement & Partnerships

We are proud to introduce PJ Lutz as Fulfillment Fund’s new Manager of Community Engagement & Partnerships, a role created to strengthen our capacity for impact and collaboration. With over 20 years of leadership in volunteer and alumni engagement, community outreach, partnership buildi…

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August 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM

Welcoming New Scholars: A Partnership Rooted in Purpose

[image: Fulfillment Fund] August 2025 Newsletter [image: Donate] Welcoming PSP Scholars to the Fulfillment Fund Family We’re excited to welcome 13 graduating high school seniors from the final cohort of the Partnership Scholars Program (PSP) into our Coll…

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July 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM

We’re Growing With C.A.R.E. — Let’s Build This Future Together

[image: Fulfillment Fund] [image: Strategic Plan] Dear Friends, As we move toward our 50th anniversary in 2027, Fulfillment Fund is celebrating a huge milestone and stepping boldly into a new era. Our 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, Grow with C.A.R.E., is a focused, studen…

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July 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM

Fuel a Summer of Resilience - Help Students Rise

[image: Fulfillment Fund] July 2025 Newsletter [image: Donate Here] For many, summer is a break. At Fulfillment Fund, it’s when the real work begins. Our College Access , College Success , and Career Readiness teams continue providing programming thro…

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June 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Standing Together with our Students and Families

[image: Fulfillment Fund] [image: We're Here for You! ] Recent events in Los Angeles have created fear and disruption for many of the students and families Fulfillment Fund serves. What should be a time of celebration—filled with graduations, milestones, and joy—has instead…

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June 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Pell Grants Are at Risk – Your Voice Matters

[image: Fulfillment Fund] June 2025 Newsletter [image: Speak to your Senator! ] Don’t Let Congress Cut Pell! For decades, the Pell Grant has opened the door to college for millions of students—especially those that Fulfillment Fund serves - students who…

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May 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Sip & Celebrate 2025 Ignites Impact!

[image: Fulfillment Fund] [image: Sip & Celebrate Recap: A Night of Purpose, A Year of Impact ] [image: Sip and Celebrate Photo Gallery] Thanks to your incredible generosity, Sip & Celebrate was a sold-out success —raising $ 1.28 million and brin…

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May 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Students Step Boldly Into Their Careers

[image: Fulfillment Fund] May 2025 Newsletter On April 5th, our College Success Team hosted Picture Your Perfect Career Day , an empowering event designed to help our college students explore and take steps toward their dream careers. Students were matched with top profess…

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April 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM

Almost Time to Sip & Celebrate – Don’t Miss These Deadlines!

[image: Fulfillment Fund] [image: Click Here for Tickets] A heartfelt THANK YOU to our generous sponsors for supporting Fulfillment Fund’s mission and helping us uplift students through education. Your partnership makes a lasting impact. Don’t miss your ch…

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April 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM

Help Us Unlock $1M in 2 Minutes!

[image: Fulfillment Fund] [image: Vote Here] LA2050 is funding the issues that matter most to our communities—and YOU get to decide where the money goes! With $ 1 million in grant money up for grabs , this is your chance to support the organizations…

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March 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Join Us for Sip & Celebrate – May 21st

[image: Fulfillment Fund] [image: Join us for Sip & Celebrate 2025] We invite you to join us for our annual Sip & Celebrate gala on Wednesday, May21, 2025 at NeueHouse in Hollywood. This year, we will honor Brian Werdesheim , a passionate member of the Fulfillment Fund family for more t…

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February 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM

Save the Date: Sip & Celebrate Gala + Volunteer Opportunities

[image: Fulfillment Fund] Our annual Sip & Celebrate event returns on May 21, 2025 at NeueHouse in Hollywood. Contact Amy Grat

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January 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM

FAFSA Submissions to New Opportunities: Fulfillment Fund in Action

[image: Fulfillment Fund] As we wrap up the first month of the year, our programs team has been busier than ever. Before diving into program updates, we want to take a moment to celebrate the success of our end-of-year fundraising campaign, Your Support, Their Future. We …

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January 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Together, We’ll Navigate the Road Ahead

[image: Fulfillment Fund] Dear John, The start of this year has been tragic, with many in our Los Angeles communities affected by the devastating fires. I have been comforted by the sense of care and solidarity within our Fulfillment Fund family during these difficult ti…

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January 10, 2025 at 2:32 AM

Supporting Schools, Communities & Safety – Stay Safe, LA

[image: Fulfillment Fund] Dear John, During this time of crisis, Los Angeles residents are facing dangerous and unique challenges from the windstorms and fires devastating our region. Many in our community have been personally affected, and our hearts and thoughts are wi…

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December 31, 2024 at 2:36 PM

Last Chance to Make a Difference—Donate Today!

[image: Fulfillment Fund] Dear John, Today is the final day to make your tax-deductible donation for 2024. We want to remind you of the incredible impact your generosity can have on the lives of lower-income and first-generation students in Los Angeles. Your support pr…

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December 28, 2024 at 5:09 PM

Reflecting on 2024: Charting Our Path Forward

[image: Fulfillment Fund] Dear John, As we prepare to ring in the new year and bid farewell to 2024, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. We take pride in the impact we’ve made empowering students to achieve their dreams of higher education and career …

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December 24, 2024 at 4:08 PM

$100K Unlocked for Students’ Futures – 7 Days Left To Donate!

[image: Fulfillment Fund] Dear John, We have incredible news to share with you: we’ve met our challenge match goal! Thanks to your generous support, we’ve unlocked $ 100,000 from our board member Josh Klinefelter and Aurora Capital Partners, bringing us even closer to ou…

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December 11, 2024 at 10:08 PM

Double Your Impact: Your Gift Matched 1:1!

[image: Fulfillment Fund] Dear John, Great news – we're 74% of the way toward meeting our $ 100,000 match goal! We need to raise another $ 26,000 to fully unlock the $ 100,000 matching gift from our generous board member, Josh Klinefelter & Aurora Capital Partners. Last …

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December 3, 2024 at 2:06 PM

$100K Match for Giving Tuesday!

[image: Fulfillment Fund] Dear John, It's Giving Tuesday, and we've got exciting news to share! Fulfillment Fund Board Member Josh Klinefelter and Aurora Capital Partners are generously matching every dollar donated 1:1 up to $ 100,000 through December 31! This means you…

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November 26, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Kicking off the Giving Season with Gratitude

[image: Fulfillment Fund] Dear John, It's your support that shapes students' futures. Help us unlock their potential! No student should face barriers to education, and yet so many do. 96% of Fulfillment Fund students are low-income. Nationally, 15% of low-income youth at…

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November 14, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Your Support, Their Future.

[image: Fulfillment Fund] Dear John, Together, we’re shaping futures, one student at a time. With your investment, Fulfillment Fund has served more than 33,000 students since our founding in 1977. We walk alongside young people from under-resourced backgrounds starting …

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September 26, 2024 at 7:59 PM

New Leadership, New Possibilities: Meet our CEO!

[image: Fulfillment Fund] September 26, 2024 Dear Friends and Supporters, We have thrilling news to share that marks a pivotal moment for Fulfillment Fund! After a comprehensive and thoughtful search, we are excited to announce the appointment of Amy Grat as our new CEO…

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August 8, 2024 at 9:48 PM

Guiding Bright Futures

[image: Fulfillment Fund] August 2024 Newsletter We are just two weeks away from the start of a new school year. And with that, we are thrilled to welcome a fresh cohort of high school students embarking on their college application journey. Our dedicated team of College…

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July 3, 2024 at 7:05 PM

Summer of Success

[image: Fulfillment Fund] July 2024 Newsletter As we step into summer, Fulfillment Fund is excited to launch an array of initiatives to support students transitioning from high school to college. We are expanding our Financial Aid Office Hours to offer personalized assis…

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June 11, 2024 at 7:57 PM

From Graduation to Greatness!

[image: Fulfillment Fund] June 2024 Newsletter As the academic year draws to a close, we are thrilled to celebrate the high school graduation of our remarkable students. These young students have shown tremendous dedication and resilience, overcoming numerous challenges …

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June 1, 2024 at 5:07 PM

Raise Your Paddle

[image: Fulfillment Fund] Tonight is the night! We look forward to seeing many of you at our annual Sip & Celebrate fundraiser. And for those of you who cannot be there, you can still participate and make a difference in our students’ lives by making a virtual “paddle rai…

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May 21, 2024 at 7:55 PM

Last Chance! Tickets Closing Tomorrow for Unforgettable Evening with Fulfillment Fund

[image: Fulfillment Fund] There's only one day left to secure your spot for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of education! Join us on June 1st at the SLS Hotel for Sip & Celebrate — a night to honor philanthropist Pamela Buffett and raise critical funds for …

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May 14, 2024 at 10:21 PM

Ticket Sales Close May 22

[image: Fulfillment Fund] Join Fulfillment Fund for an unforgettable evening on June 1st at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills ! Don't miss out on the excitement as we celebrate the impact of our mission and continue to empower students to achieve their educational dreams. S…

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May 8, 2024 at 6:27 PM

A Guiding Light

[image: Fulfillment Fund] May 2024 Newsletter The delay in financial aid this year has required many colleges to push their commitment day. With this date rapidly approaching, our students are dealing with an added layer of uncertainty in their decision-making process. T…

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April 18, 2024 at 11:13 PM

Celebrate the Transformative Power of Education

[image: Fulfillment Fund] Don't miss the excitement of our upcoming Sip & Celebrate event on June 1st at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. We hope you will join us for this unforgettable evening of celebration and support for education. Sip & Celebrate is more than just a …

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April 9, 2024 at 8:45 PM

Students Need Champions

[image: Fulfillment Fund] April 2024 Newsletter Since our last newsletter, we've made some progress in addressing a few of the challenges our students are encountering with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Social security numbers are no longer requir…

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March 27, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Reserve Your Spot

[image: Fulfillment Fund] [image: Reserve your spot today!] Join us on June 1st! Sip & Celebrate is Fulfillment Fund’s annual event that brings together our community for an inspiring, meaningful night of celebration. This year, we will honor Pamela Buffett for h…

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March 13, 2024 at 7:13 PM

Urgent: Can we count on you?

[image: Fulfillment Fund] March 2024 Newsletter Despite efforts to support Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion, data shows a 49% decrease in rates compared to the previous year. The journey through the FAFSA has always been vital for millions of f…

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