People should contribute to the Uptown Educational Foundation because it’s helped me tremendously with a financial gap that I wasn’t able to cover. It’s hard applying to college, and it’s even harder to stay in college if you’re not equipped with the resources and finances. Every student deserves the opportunity to get an education. Martin Luther King Jr eloquently wrote “ Intelligence plus character- that is the true goal of education”. The foundation has played a significant role in my life in achieving this. More students deserve this assistance in order to unlock their potential. I am grateful for the academic and financial support I received from The Uptown Educational Foundation.