Mark Phariss & Vic Holmes Fundraising Page

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A nonprofit fundraiser supporting

Hendrick Scholarship Foundation
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Provides college students with scholarships & support services to break the cycle of poverty.

$6,000

raised by 14 people

$6,000 goal


I first learned about Hendrick Scholarship Foundation (HSF) in 2018 when I attended its annual fundraiser Taste.  I was amazed.

At that Taste, I learned HSF gives college scholarships and, more importantly, provides mentors and support services to economically disadvantages PISD high school graduates.  

As a result of those scholarships and mentors and support services, more than 65% of HSF's students graduate from college -- five times the graduation rate for similarly situated students in Texas!

We all know that college graduates will earn far more over their lifetimes than a high school graduate and that the children of college graduates also tend to attend and graduate from college.  So HSF isn't just breaking the cycle of poverty for its students -- which it is -- but it is breaking it from generations to come!

As one student said about HSF: "HSF has played an essential role in helping me accomplish my goal of becoming the first in my family to graduate from college. Obtaining this degree has opened up a new world of possibilities and opportunities for me. My support from Hendrick has inspired me to dream big and set ambitious goals. I now firmly believe that no dream is too big or impossible to achieve with the right determination and guidance.  – Isis M.  UNT Fall ‘23"

This year, HSF will provide scholarships to more than 100 students. But the need is so great. HSF is just barely scratching the surface. So please give!

As noted below, SFMG Wealth Advisors is matching the first $10,000 donated to HSF.  And because my husband, Vic, & I believe in the cause so much we will also match the first $2500 given on my HSF link.  So, if you give soon, every dollar will generate $2 additional dollars for HSF.

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Hendrick Scholarship Foundation

Organized By Mark Phariss

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