7transitional living program - Huckleberry House

making dreams PossiBle. Too often, the only thing standing between a
youth and a college education is financing. Every year, Huckleberry House administers
up to $7,500 in scholarship funds to support the youth in our programs
and help them achieve their educational goals.
william r. mcnamara scholarship
In 2000, Bill McNamara established a scholarship fund to provide two scholarships
per year to teens participating in Huck House programs. Scholarship
winners can renew their scholarships each year. The financial support makes it
possible for teens to reach the educational goals they set in our programs.
2010 william r. mcnamara scholarship recipients:
• Megan Anthony
• Shabazz Buie
The soltis/homer scholarship Fund
Established in 2008 by the Soltis family, long time contributors to Huckleberry
House, this fund awards scholarships annually to deserving young women. The
scholarship helps achieve the Soltis family’s mission of giving teens a great start
toward future accomplishments.
2010 soltis/homer scholarship recipients:
• Judith Vanae Garrison
• Stephanie Erickson
“For some young women, it’s impossible to even think about going
to college without financial assistance. Scholarships can give
people a chance and the push they need to achieve their goals. But
many times with young people, finding someone who cares about
them and who is willing to help them is even more important than
the money. Being recognized as a person can make all the difference
for these young people. And community members can give
support in so many different ways.”
JaneT solTis
sPonsor, solTis/homer sCholarshiP Fund
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