Mayor's Mentors & More

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Mayor's Mentors & More

Help Mayor Baker reach his goal of awarding 1000 college scholarships to economically disadvantaged youth before he leaves office in 2010.  Mayor Baker is currently seeking funding for his last 125 scholarships to reach his ultimate goal of 1000!  In order to purchase a pre-paid four-year college scholarship for a 6th grade student, in today's currency it will cost approximately $11,600.  The process for funding these scholarships works as follows:  For every $2,900 the Mayor raises, the Pinellas Education Foundation will match it with another $2,900.  The State of Florida will then match our $5,800 to total the $11,600 it takes to fund a four-year college scholarship.  Please mail your tax-deductible, charitable contribution in check form, payable to:

Pinellas Education Foundation
 Attn: Lori Matway
175 5th Street North
St. Petersburg FL  33701.

For a mere $2900 you can give an economically disadvantage youth the gift of a college education, as well as, the potential to increase their lifetime income by more than 100 percent!  According to the US Census Bureau, college graduates earn an average of  $1 million more during their careers than  high school graduates.

To support Mayor Baker's Doorways Scholarship Program on a smaller scale, please plan to attend The Michael Andretti Foundation Gala.  The Gala will be held on Friday, April 3, 2009 at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort.  Join Mayor Baker and the following drivers from the Andretti Racing Team:

Tickets can be purchased on The Michael Andretti Foundation Gala website.