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<channel><title><![CDATA[Friends of Whitney Young - News]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/news]]></link><description><![CDATA[News]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:56:39 -0500</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Spring Bash: Sneaker Social]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/news/2026-spring-bash-sneaker-social]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/news/2026-spring-bash-sneaker-social#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:46:53 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/news/2026-spring-bash-sneaker-social</guid><description><![CDATA[       Lace up! Tickets are now live for Whitney Young&rsquo;s annual Spring Bash, our signature fundraising event, and this year&rsquo;s theme is Sneaker Social.Venue WestSaturday, April 11, 20266:00 PM (CT) VIP Hour with Principal Harris 7:00 PM (CT) General AdmissionClick here to purchase tickets or sponsorships and get ready to show off your favorite kicks.Teachers and administrators can email fundraising@fowy.org to receive a link to discounted tickets. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:right"> <a> <img src="https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/uploads/1/4/6/7/146760661/editor/sb-2026-sneaker-social.jpg?1772722981" alt="Picture" style="width:970;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span><span></span></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:400">Lace up! </span><span><span><a href="https://friendsofwhitneyyoung.ejoinme.org/ticketsandsponsorships" target="_blank">Tickets</a> are now live for </span><span style="font-weight:700">Whitney Young&rsquo;s annual Spring Bash</span><span>, our signature fundraising event, and this year&rsquo;s theme is </span><span style="font-weight:700">Sneaker Social.</span><br /><br /><span><strong>Venue West</strong></span></span><br /><span><span>Saturday, April 11, 2026</span><br /><br /><span>6:00 PM (CT) </span><span>VIP Hour</span><span> with Principal Harris </span><br /><span>7:00 PM (CT) General Admission</span><br /><br /><span><a href="https://friendsofwhitneyyoung.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/2026SneakerSocial/TicketsSponsorships/tabid/1576676/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Click here</a> to purchase tickets or sponsorships and get ready to show off your favorite kicks.</span><br /><span>Teachers and administrators can email <a href="mailto:fundraising@fowy.org" target="_blank">fundraising@fowy.org</a> to receive a link to discounted tickets.</span></span><br></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Spring Grants Application]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/news/2026-spring-grants-application]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/news/2026-spring-grants-application#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:53 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/news/2026-spring-grants-application</guid><description><![CDATA[         The Friends of Whitney Young (FoWY) Grant Program is excited to announce that applications are now open for spring grants. This program supports student groups, clubs, academic teams, classes, and extracurricular programs by providing funding for projects, equipment, supplies, and other resources that enhance the overall student experience.Eligible applicants include students (with approval from a faculty advisor and department head) as well as faculty, staff, or coaches applying on beh [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/uploads/1/4/6/7/146760661/published/2026-spring-grants-application.png?1768349768" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:50px;"></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#2a2a2a"><span style="font-weight:400">The Friends of Whitney Young (FoWY) Grant Program is excited to announce that applications are now <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelPBBDFssbbtnGQJckBaYc3DrHx9QEmyeUEpudxNzkXHVFUA/viewform" target="_blank">open for spring grants</a>. This program supports student groups, clubs, academic teams, classes, and extracurricular programs by providing funding for projects, equipment, supplies, and other resources that enhance the overall student experience.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:400">Eligible applicants include students (with approval from a faculty advisor and department head) as well as faculty, staff, or coaches applying on behalf of a team or class. Funding is available for proposals that benefit groups of students, improve access and participation, and support the school&rsquo;s mission to provide high-quality, inclusive educational opportunities.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:400">The deadline to submit your application is Friday, February 27. For more information or questions, please contact&nbsp;</span></font><a href="mailto:fundraising@fowy.org" target="_blank">fundraising@fowy.org</a><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight:400">.<br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelPBBDFssbbtnGQJckBaYc3DrHx9QEmyeUEpudxNzkXHVFUA/viewform" target="_blank">Apply now!</a></span><br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[GivingTuesday is   One Week Away!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/news/giving-tuesday-is-one-week-away]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/news/giving-tuesday-is-one-week-away#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:15:04 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/news/giving-tuesday-is-one-week-away</guid><description><![CDATA[         The countdown has begun! Next Tuesday, December 2nd, marks Giving Tuesday, the global day of generosity.We're asking you to celebrate your Dolphin Pride by supporting the Friends of Whitney Young Annual Fund. Your contribution directly ensures every student has access to the resources needed for excellence across academic, arts, and athletic programs.  &#127873; Exclusive Giving Tuesday Bonus &#127873;  When you donate $200 or more between now and Giving Tuesday, you will be automatical [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/uploads/1/4/6/7/146760661/4-gt-2025_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:10px;"></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The countdown has begun! Next Tuesday, December 2nd, marks Giving Tuesday, the global day of generosity.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:normal">We're asking you to celebrate your Dolphin Pride by supporting the Friends of Whitney Young Annual Fund. Your contribution directly ensures every student has access to the resources needed for excellence across academic, arts, and athletic programs.</span><br></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&#127873; <strong>Exclusive Giving Tuesday Bonus </strong>&#127873;</span><br></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">When you donate $200 or more between now and Giving Tuesday, you will be automatically entered to win two complimentary tickets to the FOWY Sneaker Social on April 11th.</span><br></div>  <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://friendsofwhitneyyoung.ejoinme.org/DonateToTheAnnualFund" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">Give Today!</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Your Calendars!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/news/mark-your-calendars]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/news/mark-your-calendars#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:41:01 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/news/mark-your-calendars</guid><description><![CDATA[       Whitney M. Young High School&rsquo;s Sneaker Social, FoWY's largest fundraising event of the year, is happening on Saturday, April 11, 2026 and we want YOU to be part of the excitement!Join us for an unforgettable night at Venue West filled with fun, friends, and celebration. Your participation supports our school and helps fund programs, activities, and opportunities for our students.Tickets and sponsorships will be available soon. Stay tuned for details on how you can get involved and m [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/uploads/1/4/6/7/146760661/published/3-std-sneakersocial.png?1764142932" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span>Whitney M. Young High School&rsquo;s </span><span style="font-weight:bold">Sneaker Social, </span><span>FoWY's largest fundraising event of the year, is happening on </span><span style="font-weight:bold">Saturday, April 11, 2026</span><span> and we want YOU to be part of the excitement!</span><br /><br /><span>Join us for an unforgettable night at Venue West filled with fun, friends, and celebration. Your participation supports our school and helps fund programs, activities, and opportunities for our students.</span><br /><br /><span>Tickets and sponsorships will be available soon. Stay tuned for details on how you can get involved and make an impact.</span><br /><br /><span>We&rsquo;re currently seeking auction and raffle donations to help make this event our freshest fundraiser yet.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold">Interested in donating to the Auction or Raffle?</span><span> Complete the Auction/Raffle Interest Form linked below and our team will be in contact with you.&nbsp;</span></div>  <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdC7VD3z4ZLWruPh20CVCvTrsyC6k-njW0Sxi-oFrwfxVGCBg/viewform" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">Auction/Raffle Interest Form</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span>Let&rsquo;s make this year&rsquo;s Sneaker Social the ultimate community celebration, one stylish step at a time.</span><br></div>  <div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:50px;"></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Fall Grants Application]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/news/2025-fall-grants-application]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/news/2025-fall-grants-application#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:01:19 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/news/2025-fall-grants-application</guid><description><![CDATA[         The Friends of Whitney Young (FoWY) Grant Program is excited to announce that applications are now open for fall grants. This program supports student groups, clubs, academic teams, classes, and extracurricular programs by providing funding for projects, equipment, supplies, and other resources that enhance the overall student experience.Eligible applicants include students (with approval from a faculty advisor and department head) as well as faculty, staff, or coaches applying on behal [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.friendsofwhitneyyoung.org/uploads/1/4/6/7/146760661/2-2025-fall-grants-application-2_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:10px;"></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">The Friends of Whitney Young (FoWY) <strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUg0cfou4kQbVGJpFXzXk6EumRXCKm2Poa4nk69i8x-TGXZg/viewform" target="_blank">Grant Program </a></strong>is excited to announce that applications are now open for fall grants. This program supports student groups, clubs, academic teams, classes, and extracurricular programs by providing funding for projects, equipment, supplies, and other resources that enhance the overall student experience.<br /><br />Eligible applicants include students (with approval from a faculty advisor and department head) as well as faculty, staff, or coaches applying on behalf of a team or class. Funding is available for proposals that benefit groups of students, improve access and participation, and support the school&rsquo;s mission to provide high-quality, inclusive educational opportunities.<br /><br />The deadline to submit your application is Friday, October 17. For more information or questions, please contact <a href="mailto:fundraising@fowy.org">fundraising@fowy.org.</a><br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUg0cfou4kQbVGJpFXzXk6EumRXCKm2Poa4nk69i8x-TGXZg/viewform" target="_blank"><span>&nbsp;</span>Apply now</a><span>&nbsp;</span> to help make your project a reality!<br></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>