Ben Ewy - National Ambassador (Give Merit)

7/31/2019 Ben Ewy - National Ambassador (Give Merit)

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NATIONAL AMBASSADORS


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"The growing challenge is to number one, get our young

people motivated about getting an education. We have aneconomy that is failing to the degree that it is a part of

the Detroit reality...young people tend to not have hope intheir abilities and talents, and that they can be

successful." - Principal Jared Davis (Detroit Finney High)


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GIVE MERITS FATE PROGRAM MISSION

To provide sufficient resources and opportunities forunderserved youth to embrace education and become

world-class citizens


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Give Merit MERIT

FATE

5 year program 20 9th grade students selected

Follows the same students through to their high school graduation

Students will monthly visit the University of Michigan and the AnnArbor area for a series of engaging and interactive workshops


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community partners MERIT

Organizations Providing Workshop Support


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AcademicEnrichment

program principles MERIT

Social & CulturalAwareness

CareerDevelopment

Student

Mentorship

Complement learning in the classroom with practical

and applicable activities outside the classroom.

Learn about, appreciate, and participate in unique

elements of social interaction and culturalenlightenment.

Develop leadership and team-building skills.

Introduce participants to future educational

opportunities and career paths.

Provide insight, guidance, and an outlet to facilitatemeaningful relationships. UM students will serve as

mentors.


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program details MERIT

Guaranteed $5,000 scholarship if

GPA, attendance, community service,and conduct standards upheld

throughout program


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desired outcomes MERIT

GPAIMPROVEMENT

ATTENDANCEIMPROVEMENT

ATTEND COLLEGEOF CHOICE

85%APPLY TOCOLLEGE

95%

ACTIVE INCOMMUNITY

100%

GRADUATEHIGH SCHOOL

95%


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MERIT

National Ambassadors

Attend one Saturday workshop per year (Takes place monthly fromOctober - May)

Permission to use names and images on Merit website/marketingcampaigns

Be able to speak about the program, its missions & goals

what Merit is asking for

national ambassadors


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national ambassadors MERIT

Ben Ewy

Young and incredibly talented

Graduate & former athlete at UM

Designer/Creative Director for New Era

Represents uniqueness and individuality

Unconventional field that many of our kidshave not been exposed to

Will provide much needed inspiration andconnection to our young people

Track record of helping and positively affectingthe world

T-Fense

a perfect fit with Give Merit


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National Ambassadors

An opportunity to showcase your commitment to improvingcommunities around the globe

Bolster your brand image, associating your community work and

name with an admirable and scalable charitable initiative

Establish your footprint in Ann Arbor/Detroit in a revolutionary andinnovative way

National Ambassador Promo Video (for your own personal use as

well)

Featured prominently on Merits website and marketing materials(slides 13-15)

FREE Merit Gear

what Merit can offer you


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CHANGE THEIR FATE

WHAT WILL WE DO

TOGETHER?


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MERITwebsite promotion mock-ups


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MERITwebsite promotion mock-ups


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MERIT

BEN EWY

website promotion mock-ups


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Ben Ewy - National Ambassador (Give Merit)

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