March 2025 Magazine (Issue 3)

Beyond the Gala: A Movement for Expanding Scholarship Access

100% of the funds raised during the Chocolate Gala will be distributed directly to graduating seniors and college students through the Terance Madden Scholarship Fund, providing financial aid, mentorship, and educational resources to those facing economic hardships. The urgency of this mission is underscored by recent statistics, which show that the primary reasons for not completing college degrees include: 55%: Tuition costs 45%: Affordability due to inflation 38%: The need to work to support themselves With college costs rising and scholarship opportunities dwindling, The Terance Madden Foundation has stepped up to fill the void— transforming lives one scholarship at a time.

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