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RAM awards scholarships to 23 students
It goes without saying that academic scholarships can make the dream of college a reality for many students. Not only do scholarships help make higher education possible for those who can’t afford to pay out of pocket, but they can also spare them the stress of beginning their professional lives with a heavy load of student debt. Just…
Read MoreREALTORS® help students thrive in the classroom
It may be hard to believe, but a few weeks from now, thousands of students across Maui County will head back to school. And for the second year in a row, the Realtors of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty Valley Isle will help make the new school year a little easier for…
Read MoreRAM program grants wishes for students, teachers
What do bamboo sporks, a weighted blanket, and an eight-by-ten area rug have in common? They are among the many teacher-requested items that were donated to local public schools during the 2021-22 academic year through the Realtors Association of Maui Community Foundation’s (RAMCF) Wishing Well… for Maui Students program. Area rugs, blankets, and wooden utensils…
Read MoreRAM now accepting applications for 2022 scholarship
How does it feel to be a college student who has been selected to receive a scholarship? “It is a complete honor,” said Lauryn Ige. “I am so grateful to have been chosen and receive some financial help.” Ige is a two-time recipient of the Realtors Association of Maui Community Foundation (RAMCF) Presidential Scholarship; she…
Read MoreRAM program grants wishes for students, teachers
RAM Community Foundation’s Wishing Well program collects household items for students and their families staying at Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center’s Wailuku facility. When a King Kekaulike High School math teacher set out to make her classroom a little more welcoming for her students, she knew who to ask for help: The…
Read MoreRAM member helps students thrive in the classroom
A few weeks ago, Sarah Sorenson of Whale’s Tail Realty received a thank-you note from an elementary school teacher on Lanai. It reads in part: “Your generosity and time have made a positive impact on my students and myself … the supplies you donated made the beginning of the year flow much more smoothly for…
Read MoreRAM member helps Upcountry students thrive
Maybe you’ve already heard the statistic: According to the U.S. Department of Education, 94 percent of teachers reported spending their own money on classroom supplies without reimbursement. Why? Because many of their students can’t afford to purchase these items. That’s why Sharon Robinson of Movement Mortgage collects school supplies year-round for Pukalani Elementary School and…
Read MoreREALTORS® help West Maui students thrive in the classroom
The school year is back in full swing, and for many students at King Kamehameha III Elementary School in Lahaina, it’s shaping up to be an even better year thanks to Sue DeLoria and Barb Potts of Keller Williams Realty Maui. Just as they have in years past, Potts and Deloria will collect and distribute…
Read MoreRAM awards scholarships to 42 students
Without question, academic scholarships make many college dreams come true. Apart from helping make higher education possible for those who can’t afford to pay out of pocket, scholarships can help college grads avoid the stress of entering the real world with a pile of student debt. Simply put, scholarships are an educational lifeline. Just ask…
Read MoreMaking back to school wishes come true
A new school year is underway, and for many Maui County students, it’s off to an even better start thanks to the Wishing Well… for Maui Students program. Wishing Well… for Maui Students is a program of the Realtors Association of Maui Community Foundation (RAMCF), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Since 2007, the Wishing Well has…
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