Fostering Success

Who We Are

Fostering Success is a program that provides resources, services, and support for students who have formerly been in foster care, are experiencing homelessness, or may lack family support. Fostering Success provides the following:

  • Campus store (free school supplies, household supplies, toiletries and more)
  • A laptop for use for the academic year
  • Need-based scholarships
  • Student involvement opportunities
  • Monthly activities
  • A network of professionals ready to support you in your UWEC journey

What We're Fundraising For

Your support builds a home away from home for our students. Students come together for Meaningful Meals, where they share not just food, but laughs, stories, and a sense of belonging. These meals are lovingly prepared by UWEC faculty, staff, and community members, creating a cozy family vibe that students without a traditional support system cherish.

But that’s not all! Your donations also help us stock our Campus Store, where students can grab essentials like school supplies, toiletries, and even household goods. Think of it as a one-stop shop for success! 

Your Impact

When you give to Fostering Success, you’re doing more than donating—you’re changing lives. Your contributions empower students to achieve their dreams, providing them with the tools, support, and confidence they need to succeed. 

Your donation could help a student feel the joy of a warm, homemade meal after a long day of classes, ease the stress of affording school supplies, or give them the confidence to pursue leadership opportunities. By supporting Fostering Success, you’re showing these students that someone believes in them and that they’re not alone on their journey. 

Together, we can turn challenges into triumphs, and create a brighter future for every student in need. Let’s make a difference one meal, one scholarship, one smile at a time.

Matching Gift Opportunity

All gifts to support Fostering Success will be matched 2:1 until $4,000 has been matched thanks to the generosity of two anonymous Blugolds. Make your gift today to TRIPLE your impact for Fostering Success!

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Fill the Map Challenge - $6,000 match!
Our Blugold impact spans across borders! Last year, we got a gift from ALL 50 STATES on Giving Day and we are aiming to do it again! They've pledged to match the first $100 donated from each state! To sweeten the deal, if we receive contributions from every single state, they will contribute an extra $1,000 to support UW-Eau Claire students! Help us make this a nationwide success!
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Student Org Food Drive Challenge
Alum Eric Wan is challenging students to get involved on Giving Day by participating in an on-campus food drive for the Campus Harvest Food Pantry. Student organizations can take part by dropping off food donations at the pantry, and the organization with the highest total will win a pizza party. In addition, for every item donated, Eric will contribute $1 to the Campus Harvest Food Pantry. Help ensure no Blugolds go hungry!
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Fostering Success - $8,000 match!
All gifts to support Fostering Success will be matched 2:1 until $4,000 has been matched thanks to the generosity of two anonymous Blugolds. Make your gift today to TRIPLE your impact for Fostering Success!
$4,000 Goal
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