The Fruits of Labor Scholarship Coalition (FOL) is honored to be able to partner with the Weston T. Hyde Educational Foundation to raise funds for scholarships for students served by the New York State Migrant Education Program (NYS-MEP). Each year, dozens of talented migrant students, the children of migratory agricultural workers, overcome numerous challenges (frequent moves, interrupted education, limited English proficiency, etc.) to graduate from high school and put themselves into position to continue their education at the postsecondary level.

The name Fruits of Labor was chosen for the coalition to signify the long hours of hard labor that so many of these families put in on New York’s farms in order to provide opportunities for their children to receive a quality education and pursue their dreams. These students truly are the “fruits” of their parents’ labor and despite their best efforts, many face significant financial challenges to achieving their college and career goals. FLSC’s vision is that “students and parents served by the NYS Migrant Education Program System will have the financial resources necessary to pursue further education and achieve their dreams.”

This is our second annual on-line auction to help raise funds for the FOL.   We are looking for gift certificates, sports memorabilia, photo shoot, weekend get a way, baskets, etc.; anything to make our event successful.

Your in-kind donation will serve as a prize for our on-line auction starting on March 19, 2024 on Betterworld. To make your contribution more visible we are pleased to recognize your company in our auction as a donor. We will highlight auction items on social media throughout the event as well.  For your records, the Weston T. Hyde tax id number is 020644639.

We thank you for your time and consideration of this request.  We look forward to whatever support you can provide.  If you are able to donate privately, please also check for matching funds through your employer.   You may also visit Weston T. Hyde Educational Foundation (weston hyde foundation.org) under current projects click on Fruits of Labor Scholarship Coalition for a cash donation.