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The

Echewa

Fund

Help support first-generation college youth in Philadelphia.

College scholarships are awarded annually to students who demonstrate commitment to academics and personal excellence in the face of adversity.

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Making the dream of college

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We honor Dr. Willie W. Echewa who was the first in her family to finish high school. She devoted 30 years of her teaching career to Philadelphia’s public school system where she helped students reach their potential.

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Let’s create more success stories like Dr. Echewa’s

Your 100% tax-deductible donation to The Echewa Fund can be made through The Philadelphia Foundation. Please ensure our fund’s name, The Echewa Fund, is selected under “Select a Cause.”


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