Chapters

Our Growing Network

SHDF is proud to have thriving chapters in Cleveland, Ohio, and Richmond, Virginia. These chapters are instrumental in spreading the message and mission of SHDF.

Our chapters work within their respective communities to raise awareness and gather resources that help transform lives through higher education.

The Core Of Our Community Outreach

Chapters are the core of our community outreach and fundraising programs. By joining or starting a chapter of your own, you will:

Empower Our Future Scholars:

Your efforts directly support hardworking students by providing them access to higher education that otherwise would not be possible. SHDF has provided over 13,000 scholarships, with nearly three-quarters going to women.

Strengthen Communities:

The support of a common cause is a powerful means of community development. By promoting the SHDF mission, you create goodwill that unites and strengthens your community.

Foster Positive Change:

You will directly foster positive change, both in your local community, and in the community of the future scholars you serve. Your work will help break negative cycles both at home and abroad while forging bonds that change lives.

Our Impact

Through the efforts of our chapters and supporters:

13,000+

scholarships granted since inception

6,000+

scholarship recipients have graduated & found professional jobs

75%

of scholarships awarded to female students

66%

of scholarships allocated to students from rural areas

$550

average scholarship cost per student per year

$5 million+

disbursed in scholarship funds

How To Get Involved

Join An Existing Chapter

If you live near Cleveland, Ohio or Richmond, Virginia, consider joining one of our active chapters. Your involvement will drive our mission forward.

Reach out to our Program Director, Harmeet Kaur at contact@shdf.org for more information.

Start A Chapter

If you are interested in starting a chapter in your community, we would love to hear from you. Starting a chapter is a rewarding experience–both for your community and for our mission.

To begin the process, please contact our Executive Director, Harmeet Kaur, at contact@shdf.org.

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Better Together

Together we can build a stronger, more unified future for all. Thank you for your interest in supporting SHDF and making a difference in your community.

For more ways to help check out:

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