Shared Effort
Princeton Project 55's Newsletter

In This Issue | Spring 2008

Former Fellow Founds Organization to Fight Poverty

Sherry Riva '92 graduated with a degree in religion, and two masters' degrees later and a load of experience has landed her in the driver's seat of a new organization, Compass Working Capital, which strives to end poverty by helping low-income, working families build wealth. Learn more about how this entrepreneur came to where she is now.

Spotlight on a Fellow: Julia Freeland

Julia Freeland '07 will be staying on for an additional year at NewSchools, where she was a Fellow during the past academic year. Read her reflections on a year gone by and her anticipation of the upcoming year.

Project 55 Raises $13,725 Toward Starr Challenge

Please join PP55 in the race toward the $55,000 Abbey K. Starr Charitable Trust grant challenge! Over $13,000 has been raised already.

PP55 Reunions' Weekend Schedule of Events

Upcoming events with PP55 during Reunions' Weekend: May 30 - June 1.

Helping Community is Good Business - John Rogers '80

PP55 current and former fellows, friends, and members of the Chicago Steering Committee attended the first in what is hoped to be an annual roundtable discussion event. This year's event was hosted by John Rogers '80 at Ariel Capital Management, emphasizing the importance of community involvement by both individuals and corporations.

Public Interest Program Fellows Update

PP55 is gearing up for a new year of exciting fellowships, welcoming 59 recent Princeton University graduates in the upcoming weeks for orientation seminars and a welcoming reception. Fellows will be placed in cities across the country, including Boston, Chicago, New York, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Washington, DC.

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