Community Corner
2015 Ashby Ponds Scholars' Fund Campaign Draws to a Close
The annual Duck Derby and Community Car Wash close out the month of April
(Ashburn, Va.) - The 2015 Scholars’ Fund Campaign at Ashby Ponds draws to a close as the community hosts its final two fundraisers: the annual Duck Derby and Community Car Wash.
On March 30, Ashby Ponds kicked off the campaign with a room full of more than 200 residents and guests for their annual Fashion Show benefiting the community’s Scholars’ Fund. The Duck Derby fundraiser took place on April 16; rubber ducks raced the length of the Ashby Ponds indoor pool and winners received donate prizes from community partners and local organizations. Finally, scholarship candidates participated in a Community Car Wash on April 25.
The Scholars’ Fund at Ashby Ponds provides recipients with scholarships toward higher education; since the program’s establishment in 2010, nearly 60 students have received scholarships. Scholarships are provided to students who work for the community’s dining services department in a variety of capacities including as servers, restaurant assistants, utility workers, and service coaches. If they satisfy a number of requirements, the students receive up to $4000 (or up to $500 per semester) in scholarships paid directly to the college or trade school of the student’s choice.
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Last year alone, the community raised over $65,000 and provided scholarships to 17 area high school and college student employees. This year, the community expects that approximately 20 candidates will be eligible for scholarships. The 2015 Ashby Ponds scholarship recipients will be honored at an awards ceremony on July 19.
About Ashby Ponds:
Ashby Ponds, one of 18 retirement communities managed by Erickson Living, is situated on a scenic 132-acre campus in Ashburn, Virginia (approximately 30 miles west of Washington, D.C.). The community is home to over 850 residents and has over 120 resident-run and resident-driven clubs and groups, an indoor pool, a fitness club, transportation services, 24-hour security, and flexible dining options. More information about Ashby Ponds can be found at www.ericksonliving.com.
