In order to move forward,
you have to give back.
It's
time to face our past, speak honestly with one another and resolve to improve the culture of St. Paul's School and the world around us.
It's time to make a difference.
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2020 Society of SPS's Tommieka Texiera remarks, "We all need to listen and learn from the inspired words of that speech. Maybe in our lifetime, those words will come to life. It will be up to all of us."
This event with authors Shamus Khan '96 and Jennifer S. Hirsch is a must-see! Tune in on January 25th at 8 pm EST for a conversation with Lacy Crawford '92 about their groundbreaking study that transforms how we see and address the most misunderstood problem on campuses: widespread sexual assault. The first 75 registrants will receive a free copy...
OUR MISSION
The mission of the 2020 Society of SPS is to inspire, empower, and connect current and former students of St. Paul's School to make their school and the world around them, a better place. We are here to give a voice to those who feel marginalized, to provide a safe place for those who need advocacy, and above all, to inspire action to create systemic change in our community. While we work to support the students and alumni of St. Paul's School, the 2020 Society is an independent organization.
WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO?
We believe there is one phenomenal asset we all share - our innovative and intelligent community of people. Our goal is to cultivate this asset for good through projects, scholarships and community innovation grants. In some instances, scholarships or grants will go to aid projects and students at St. Paul's. However, we also want to encourage students and alums to realize their individual and collective agency in meeting the needs of others. Do you know someone in your community who is doing great things? We want to help. Some of our awards allow any SPS student or alumni to nominate ANY person. Our goal is to redirect some of our privilege to help lift up people everywhere.
We also hope to put funds towards projects and initiatives that will help foster awareness and action around diversity, inclusion, sexual assault awareness and other social justice issues at St. Paul's School. Some ideas include sponsoring a diversity speaker series, a sexual assault awareness summit and encouraging and funding students to enact their own social justice projects. We'd love to hear your ideas, too! Please email us at sps2020society@gmail,com
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OUR INITIATIVES
COMMUNITY INNOVATION GRANTS
As students and alumni of St. Paul's, our responsibility to give back and make a mark is one of our greatest privileges. The 2020 society hopes to empower students, alumni and teachers with the tools they need
to create change at SPS or in their own communities. Whether you're launching a new STEM program at an underserved school, or advocating for assault awareness at St. Paul's, we want to help you make a difference. Applications for the Ruiz Activism Award are now open. Please check back regularly for other application materials and deadlines.
ALUMNI MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women and any other graduates who feel or felt marginalized, you are not alone. It's time to create a community of mentorship to share support, guidance and inspiration. Young alumni, click here to be matched with a mentor. Alumni click here to sign up for mentorship.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Our scholarships support dynamic, fearless leaders from SPS and beyond to continue their studies outside of SPS. Finances should never stand in the way of furthering your dreams. Please check back soon for application materials and deadlines for the Hernandez Character Award, the Crawford Courage Award, and internship stipends.
#SILENCE IS COMPLIANCE
BlackatSPS, we hear you. Lacy Crawford, we hear you. Chessy Prout, we hear you. Please click here to follow Blackatsps on Instagram and here to learn about the Alumni Workgroup for Equity & Inclusion for SPS BIPOC. If you are a victim or surivor of sexual assault, or if your voice is being silenced by anyone in power for any reason please click here for resources to help with support, counseling, and legal help. To anonymously share your story visit SPSsurvivors.net
