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In 2025, we will celebrate the 100th Alray graduate since our founding!

Alray Scholars receive financial assistance, mentorship, and career advising to ease their return to college and help them get to graduation day. Watch the video to hear from some of our 100 graduates.

The Alray Taylor Second Chance Scholarship Fund (Alray Scholars Program) is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

Other Ways to Give

Online by credit card or Paypal

Make a one-time or recurring online donation using your Paypal account or credit card here.

Donate by mail

Send checks made out to “Alray Scholars Program” to:
Alray Scholars Program
PO Box 960400
Boston, MA 02196

Donor-advised funds

Many investment firms offer Donor-advised fund (DAF) programs, like Fidelity Charitable or Vanguard Charitable, as a way to make tax-deductible contributions in the form of money, traded assets like stock, or even illiquid assets like real estate. Talk to your investment firm about supporting the Alray Taylor Second Chance Scholarship Fund (EIN 27-0955022).

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Corporate giving and matching

Many corporations have matching gift programs for nonprofits like the Alray Scholars Program. It’s an easy way to double, or even triple, the impact of your personal contribution! Ask your human resources department for details and any necessary forms. To set up a matching donations campaign, contact Debbie Nguyen, Executive Director, dnguyen@alray.org

Additional ways to give

If you are interested in additional ways to give, such as through direct bank transfer or in-kind contributions, please reach out to Debbie Nguyen, Executive Director, dnguyen@alray.org.

The Sam and Mary Swidey Finish Line Fund

Because of mounting loans and diminishing aid, students often find that they need additional financial support to get over the last hump standing between them and their degree. The Sam and Mary Swidey Finish Line Fund assists Alray Scholars who have shown themselves to be responsible students and committed mentees, but who need some extra financial help in their last year of college.

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Donate directly to the Finish Line Fund

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