Lend a helping hand to deserving students as they achieve their dreams of college graduation and break the cycle of poverty.
Since the founding of LOYA in 2010, our goals have been to assist Greene and Putnam County students in increasing literacy, broadening exposure to arts and history, improving soft skills, encouraging post-secondary career pathways, and aiding in college matriculation. Since then, over 500 students have been mentored, and 52 students have been awarded four-year college scholarships.
Your support is critical to us achieving our goals. Please consider donating in support of underserved graduates of Greene and Putnam County High Schools.
Donations can also be made via checks payable to Lake Oconee Youth Alliance | 6350 Lake Oconee Parkway, Suite 110 PMB 181, Greensboro, GA 30642
Tax ID #: 47-1476489
95%
of all donations fund scholarship and assistance packages
93%
college retention rate
““I did not come this far to only come this far. I loved my time here at UGA and could not have made it this far without the help of LOYA and the Mentors behind the program.”
- DK, UGA Magna Cum Laude Graduate
Real World Impact of Your Support
LOYA Announces Largest Class of Scholarship Recipients for 2022
Lake Oconee Youth Alliance (LOYA) has announced its largest class of scholarship recipients to date. In 2022, eight local high school graduates were awarded scholarships to continue their educational plans.
LOYA Initial College Graduate Graduates in 2 years Summa Cum Laude from UGA
Our Initial College Graduate graduated in two years Summa Cum Laude from the University of Georgia, College of Family and Consumer Sciences with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development. She has since been accepted to Duke’s Master of Arts in teaching program.
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Reasons to Donate to Lake Oconee Youth Alliance
The Lake Oconee Youth Alliance (LOYA) is a local 501c3 charity that awards college scholarships and college assistance to high school graduates from Greene and Putnam Counties.
95% of all donations go to help students. LOYA is a full volunteer charity. There is no paid staff.
Scholarships are awarded based on eligibility for PELL (Financial Need) and HOPE eligibility (Academic excellence). Scholarships have been awarded to 52 students since 2018.
LOYA provides Mentors for every scholarship recipient. They help guide students through their college experience.
LOYA assistance programs provide dorm packages with a personalized monogram that includes laptops, textbooks, fees, and transportation assistance for college students.
Results: LOYA Scholarship students have an average GPA of 3.6 and a 93% college retention rate.
VOLUNTEER WITH LOYA
Interested in volunteering with LOYA?
Volunteers are always appreciated. From our Reading Buddies program, Imagineers Club at the Georgia Writers Museum, to mentoring aspiring college students and current current scholars, there are always opportunities to become involved. Fill out the form below to learn more.
