In 2009, PAVE introduced a Student Aid Program. The new program was created to recognize the need to assist students who are experiencing financial difficulties that may hinder their ability to continue their schooling.
The new grant program assists students with the intent of providing for all sorts of basic needs, such as housing, food, tuition, books, health insurance, utilities, medical bills, or transportation.
Creativity
“It is an honor to aid in stewarding funds toward deserving students. We were touched by the needs and aspirations of each of the applicants and reminded of the realities students are facing in today’s economy. I hope that in years to come, we have even greater opportunities to share prosperity that nurtures creativity,” said Bill Goddu, vice president, marketing, Fleetwood Fixtures, and PAVE Board member.
Students were required to submit a grant application, a letter explaining their need for aid, a letter from an educator, and a copy of their transcript.
But PAVE does more than this. In 2010, for example, the organization launched to PAVE THE WAY 3D Design Competition where design students could win many cash rewards and could feature their designs at the Las Vegas Globalshop annual design trade show.
Participating schools
In 2009, PAVE announced the distribution of $10,000 in grants to students through this new Student Aid Program. The grants were distributed to six students representing four schools:
• California State University Long Beach (CSULB)
• Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM), Los Angeles
• Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York
• O’More College of Design, Franklin, Tenn.
The awarding panel
Grant requests were reviewed by a panel of PAVE board members:
Richard Ernest, Crown Metal Manufacturing Co.
Bill Goddu, Fleetwood Fixtures
David Kepron, Little
Richard Stolls, Lifestyle/Trimco
Jane VanAuken, Shopko