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Angels offer college scholarships, award $6,500 in philanthropy

FALLBROOK – Several college scholarships will be offered this year to local high school graduates as well as continuing college students, announced Cheryle Clinite, philanthropy chair of the Angel Society of Fallbrook.

Founded in 1978, the Angel Society is dedicated to assisting local youth and education. For decades, the organization has awarded multiple scholarships to local graduating seniors who are chosen on the basis of academic merit, community service and financial need.

Applicants must be a student or a resident of the Fallbrook/Bonsall area. In addition to an application, a qualifying student must submit a personal essay, one letter of recommendation and an unofficial school transcript. The deadline for applications is Monday, March 1.

The Angel Society will also award continuing scholarships for college students. Applicants must be from Fallbrook/Bonsall area families but may attend college anywhere. The criteria and application requirements are the same as for high school students. Applications must be submitted by June 1. For application forms or more information, visit www.theangelsociety.org/scholarships. Application forms are also available at the FUHS counselor's office.

"The Angel Society is so fortunate to be able to help with the expenses of our very worthy, hardworking high school seniors and first year college students," said Louise Small, a member of the group's philanthropy committee. "We thank the community for their support in making this possible."

The Angel Society raises funds through member dues, a Memorial Fund and proceeds from the operation of the Angel Shop, a thrift store managed and staffed entirely by volunteers. In January, the Angels' board of directors approved another $6,500 in philanthropy to four nonprofit groups.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars in Fallbrook received $2,000 in funds to help support its food assistance program, which provided more than 1,300 free meals to those in need over the holidays.

The Fallbrook Music Society was awarded $2,000 to continue its mission of providing classical music and education to the greater Fallbrook area.

The Fallbrook AG Boosters Club received $1,500 to support educational programs for the FFA and 4H students of Fallbrook, Bonsall and Rainbow.

The Fallbrook Child Development Center, which reopened in September, received $1,000 in funds to aid its efforts to move forward with serving children and families.

The Angels also recently welcomed four new members to its board of directors. They are Donna Carter, Pat Dales, Meline Giannini and Pat Munyon.

"I continue to be amazed and delighted with the work that each one of our directors provides in service to our community," said Jean Dooley, president. "We have a long history of working together for the benefit of the whole community and I applaud them for their time and efforts in keeping the Angel Shop running smoothly and the spirit of philanthropy and friendship alive"

The Angel Shop is open between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Donations of clothing, housewares, collectibles, children's toys and more are gratefully accepted from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.theangelsociety.org or call 760-728-6513.

Submitted by the Angel Society.

 

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