Greetings Friends, Clients & Colleagues,
We hope this message finds you and yours well. As we approach Giving Tuesday on December 3rd, 2024, Marile and I are reaching out with an urgent and meaningful opportunity to transform lives through the power of education.
The Gift of Education: A Legacy That Lasts Forever: We understand that education is more than just learning—it’s been the key that unlocked doors to opportunity, breaks cycles of poverty, and empowers individuals to reach their full potential.
Our López Family Foundation Difference: Through our #LópezScholars scholarship program, we’ve not just funded education—we’re investing in dreams. Beginning with the schools Marile, I and our children attended, we have now expanded. Every scholarship we’ve awarded provides that same opportunity Marile and I once received in hopes of igniting a chain reaction: breaking barriers for first-generation students, transforming family dreams into reality, cultivating tomorrow’s leaders, and strengthening our entire community.
Why Your Support Matters Now More Than Ever: College costs continue to rise, with families spending an average of $28,409 per academic year. A limited number of families have adequate access to financial aid. Scholarships now account for over a 1/3 of college costs—making them more crucial than ever. Your contribution can be the difference between a student pursuing their dreams or putting them on hold.
Three Ways You Can Impact a Student’s Life This Giving Tuesday:
Make a Direct Contribution: Whether it’s $25 or $2,500, your donation to a Scholarship Fund of your choice helps create educational opportunities for deserving students.
- $500 can cover textbooks for a semester
- $1,000 can fund a student’s technology needs
- $5,000 can provide a significant semester scholarship
- $10,000 can transform a student’s entire academic year
Spread the Word: Share with your network using #LópezScholars #GivingTuesday2025 #EducationForAll
Consider Monthly Giving: Join a “Scholars Circle” with a monthly contribution to support sustainable educational opportunities.
Success Story: “Thanks to the Marile & Jorge Luis Lopez, Esq. López Family Foundation scholarship, I became the first in my family to graduate High School and attend college at Syracuse University ’23. David B., Jr., PACE HS ’19.
The Power of Educational Investment: When you invest in our #LópezScholarship Fund, you’re not merely making a donation—you’re unleashing individual potential, catalyzing family transformation, accelerating community development, and igniting generational change that ripples far beyond the classroom.
Ready to Change Lives Through Education? Visit the school of your choice to contribute to a scholarship fund or learn more about Giving Tuesday initiatives.
Miami Dade College
(#SharkPride)
Ranked #4 among Top Public Regional Colleges
Nation’s largest and most diverse institution
99% acceptance rate – true open access
Eight campuses serving all of Miami-Dade County
Giving page: www.mdc.edu/foundation
St. Thomas University
(#STUBobcats)
Catholic institution with 75+ years of academic excellence
Recognized for social justice and ethical leadership
Specialized programs in law, sports administration, and nursing
Intimate learning environment with 11:1 student-faculty ratio
Giving page: www.stu.edu/philanthropy
University of Miami
(#CanesFam)
Miami’s premier private research university
Ranked among top 50 national universities
Known for: Outstanding medical, business, and marine science programs
Giving page: www.development.miami.edu
Florida International University
(#PawsUp)
Soared to #46 among public universities nationwide
Recently achieved R1 research status
Named #1 in social mobility
Largest Hispanic-serving institution in the continental U.S.
Giving page: give.fiu.edu
Nova Southeastern University
(#Sharks)
Recognition in Wall Street Journal’s America’s Best Collages 2025
Leading innovative programs in medical research within their five medical schools
Giving page: give.nova.edu
Remember: Education is the most powerful tool we have to change the world, and everyone can be part of this transition.
Together, we can make Giving Tuesday 2024 a landmark day for educational opportunity and student success.
With gratitude and hope,
Marile & Jorge Luis Lopez, Esq.