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Stock Gifts 

Gifts of Appreciated Securities

Gifts of appreciated securities – stocks, bonds, and mutual fund shares that have been held for at least one year and have increased in value – can be a tax-efficient way to donate and receive a charitable income tax deduction.

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Steps to Initiate Your Transfer

Before you initiate your transfer, please contact the Development Department at [email protected] to start a conversation. Ultimately, you will need to provide the following information to pursue your gift:

  • The name of the stock
  • The number of shares

This information will enable us to process and acknowledge your gift as quickly as possible.

You or your broker may provide this information directly.

Please contact us at [email protected] to finalize any stock transfer.

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Positive Outcomes of Self-Initiated Engagement

Research consistently shows that teens engaged in afterschool activities of their choice demonstrate better academic and social outcomes. For instance, students who participate in extracurricular activities have a 21% higher GPA on average than those who do not​. The autonomy in selecting these activities drives intrinsic motivation, which translates to greater commitment and perseverance​.

Self-directed engagement is also linked to increased resilience and emotional well-being. Teens participating in arts, sports, or STEM clubs report higher levels of self-esteem and problem-solving skills. Qualitative studies highlight how personal passion projects instill a sense of purpose and identity, which are crucial during the adolescent years​.

Negative Outcomes of Non-Engagement

The absence of structured afterschool involvement is strongly correlated with negative behavioral and academic outcomes. Teens without such activities are 30% more likely to engage in risky behaviors, including substance abuse and truancy​. Additionally, they are at a higher risk of experiencing social isolation, which exacerbates mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression.

For underserved teens, systemic barriers such as lack of access to affordable programs and transportation worsen the issue. Data from community-level studies reveal that low-income youth without engagement opportunities are 24% more likely to drop out of school than their peers​.  

References

  1. National Center for Biotechnology Information. The Impact of Afterschool Activities on Youth Development. PubMed Central, 2019. 
  2. Pilot studies on micro-grants and their effects on minority youth participation and skill development. Journal of Community Interventions, 2020​