SAHCCEF Mission Statement
Promoting, Advocating and Educating
SAHCCEF’s mission is to help local children, teens, and young adults obtain a transformational education through college scholarships, mentoring, mini-grants to elementary schools, and cultural enrichment.
Who We Are
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The Solivita African Heritage and Cultural Club Educational Fund Inc. (SAHCCEFI)
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A resident club of Solivita Active Adult Retirement Community in Kissimmee, Florida.
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A sister club to the Solivita African Heritage and Cultural Club (AHCC).
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A nonprofit tax-exempt organization with the State of Florida
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​SAHCCEF serves the educational needs of children and young adults in Polk and Osceola Counties through
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college scholarships
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mentoring
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mini-grants to elementary schools
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cultural enrichment
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- All area schools receive our scholarship applications.
- Our selection committee reviews all submitted applications and makes recommendations
- The Board of Directors selects the scholarship recipients
- Our recipients receive a total of $4,000 during their college experience.
- Each is assigned a Mentor to provide guidance during their college experience.
What We Do
SAHCCEF’s programs are designed to:
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provide college scholarships for the brightest and most committed students, regardless of their financial standing.
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inspire and motivate students through mentorship to help them reach unforeseen accomplishments.
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help non-college bound students become productive members of society through financial assistance for career and technical programs.
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help stimulate young minds by giving mini-grants to fund innovative classroom and school projects.
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teach children and young adults, to take pride in their heritage and culture.
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engage our community so that it will help us meet our mission and strive for academic achievement for all.
Make a gift because we make a difference!
Through gifts from friends like you, the SAHCCEF:
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Helps high school graduates attend college
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Helps undergraduates afford to stay on campus
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Inspire and support the next generation of young adults.
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Will never stop transforming lives
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Will support our future generations.
To Make a gift, please contact SAHCCEF at: 863-427-4890 or sahccef@gmail.com