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College of Public Health receives donation from the REACH IN US Foundation

tthoma8 — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:12:02 +0000

College of Public Health receives donation from the REACH IN US Foundation tthoma8 Fri, 10/13/2023 - 12:12

The College of Public Health is thrilled to announce a $5,000 gift to the School of Nursing Scholarship Fund from the REACH IN US, co-founded by Chanda and Ravi Athale who are members of the Mason Nation as an alum and a former instructor, respectively.

Now, they are active contributors to the future of the College and the School of Nursing.

“We have been in the Commonwealth area for almost 40 years, and we saw where Mason started and continue to see where it is going now,” said Chanda. “Since we have such a close relationship with Mason, we want to see it continue to grow, providing quality education to the community.”

“Mason has grown tremendously over the years, evolving and expanding, creating its own unique identity, evident even more so now by becoming the first College of Public Health in Virginia. It is not only the College’s growth, but its growth in the right direction that has inspired us to donate,” said Ravi.

Chanda earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (‘92) and Master of Science in Nursing (‘96). Their daughter also earned her BSN from Mason in 2008. Ravi served as a faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computing for 11 years (1990-2001).

REACH IN US was founded on the mission to improve the lives of those in their communities through health care and education. The Foundation began as an informal organization named Friends of Anandwan, dedicated to supporting health care and education initiatives in India. After becoming an established non-profit, REACH IN US now undertakes projects both in India and the United States.

This year, REACH IN US celebrated its 17th annual Heart & Soul Walk, an event dedicated to bringing together supporters.

The Foundation has been a long-standing partner with Northern Virginia Community College, providing funding to students through two-year fellowships. In alignment with the College’s values, Chanda and Ravi are motivated to provide more opportunities to students who may not have them otherwise with donations to the College’s School of Nursing.

“We want to provide individuals who are at a critical stage in life where a little bit of financial help could change the trajectory of their lives. Our donations to scholarships will not only make a difference for the individual who can go on to earn degrees and certification, because they can then go out and contribute to society as a whole for years to come,” said Ravi. “That is what we feel makes donating to the College worthwhile.”

Through their donation to the College, they are looking forward to seeing their gift expand opportunities to more students.

“Mason has a degree program like no other so it will be special to witness the difference the Foundation is making,” Chanda said.

“To see the concrete impact of our giving is priceless,” said Ravi.

We encourage you to support the School of Nursing program as well. Please consider donating by clicking on this link: https://nursing.gmu.edu/give.

If you have additional questions, read our FAQs or reach out to Senior Director of Development Julie Kaplan at jkapla2@gmu.edu.

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CHHS Departments Compete in FACETS Donation Drive in Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

John Brandon Cantrell — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:37:25 +0000

CHHS Departments Compete in FACETS Donation Drive in Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month John Brandon C… Thu, 12/02/2021 - 10:37

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357 nonperishable food items and cleaning supplies were donated to local families in need

The School of Nursing and the Department of Rehabilitation Science came in first place with 103 items donated.

Members of the Master of Social Work Student Association (MSWSA) honored survivors of domestic violence during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by organizing a donation drive competition. The month-long college-wide donation drive collected approximately 357 items across the College of Health and Human Service’s (CHHS) five departments, a testament to the CHHS community’s commitment to helping those in need.

Kendall Hunter, president of MSWSA, was motivated to organize the donation drive because many survivors of domestic violence experience financial and housing instability, which also impacts children who live in households with domestic violence and may need to relocate with a parent who is seeking safety.

Hunter said, "Through our studies, social work students have learned about the intersection between domestic violence, homelessness/housing instability, and financial instability. The MSWSA also recognizes the impact domestic violence has on children's emotional well-being, social functioning, and academic functioning."

Each CHHS department participated in the competition to collect the most nonperishable food items and cleaning supplies for FACETS, a Fairfax nonprofit organization that provides services to families, such as food, emergency shelter, medical care, and safe housing. MSWSA set up labeled donation bins in the lobby of Peterson Hall so participants could conveniently donate items for their department as they walk to class.

Thank you to MSWSA for organizing the donation drive and to the students, faculty, and staff who have participated in the competition to support survivors of domestic violence.

“I am moved by our students launching a competition in support of providing food and supplies for those most in need in our communities,” said Dean Germaine Louis.

Results of the Donation Drive Competition

School of Nursing & Department of Rehabilitation Science - 103 items donated, in addition to a $25 Amazon gift card
Department of Social Work - 83 items donated
Department of Nutrition & Food Studies - 64 items donated
Department of Global & Community Health - 57 items donated
Department of Health Administration & Policy - 50 items donated

Mason’s College of Health and Human Services School of Nursing Receives $700,000 Gift from Helene Fuld Health Trust for Student Scholarships

mthomp7 — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 12:52:14 +0000

Mason’s College of Health and Human Services School of Nursing Receives $700,000 Gift from Helene Fuld Health Trust for Student Scholarships mthomp7 Thu, 12/03/2020 - 07:52

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Martha (Marti) Y. Kubik, PhD, RN, FAAN

Scholarship fund to support accelerated nursing students in perpetuity.

The George Mason University College of Health and Human Services School of Nursing is pleased to announce the Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship Fund for students in the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The endowed scholarship supports the cost of tuition for students with academic merit and who demonstrate financial need.

“We are thankful to the Helene Fuld Health Trust for offering our students scholarships that provide financial support and enable our students to focus on their studies. Our accelerated BSN students are highly motivated to finish the program and enter the workforce as baccalaureate-prepared nurses equipped to provide competent and compassionate nursing care for individuals and populations. Financial support contributes to the achievement of that goal,” says Dr. Martha (Marti) Kubik, Director of the School of Nursing at Mason.

The College of Health and Human Services has more than 3,100 graduate and undergraduate students with a majority-minority student body. This year, there are 78 students enrolled in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program with one of its’ most diverse classes to-date with 59% minority students and 37% first-generation college students.

The Helene Fuld Health Trust was established in 1953 and is the nation’s largest funder devoted exclusively to nursing students and nursing education. The trust establishes endowed scholarships for students in baccalaureate programs at selected nursing schools through an invitational only process. The trust awards grants to leading nursing schools and other organizations which undertake innovative programs designed to develop and expand the professional and leadership skills of nursing students, faculty, and administration.

Visit this page to learn more about the scholarship or to apply. The application deadline for 2020 is December 1.

About the College of Health and Human Services
George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services prepares students to become leaders and shape the public's health through academic excellence, research of consequence, community outreach, and interprofessional clinical practice. George Mason is the fastest-growing Research I institution in the country. The College enrolls more than 1,900 undergraduate and 1,370 graduate students in its nationally-recognized offerings, including: 5 undergraduate degrees, 13 graduate degrees, and 7 certificate programs. The college is transitioning to a college public health in the near future. For more information, visit https://chhs.gmu.edu/.

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