Events and Activities : Dollars for Scholars begins refill cup fund-raiser with John's Qwik Stop

May is scholarship month and the Vinton Area Dollars for Scholars is selling refillable cups that can be used at John’s Qwik Stop in Vinton. For $20 customers will be allowed unlimited free refills of coffee or fountain pop from May 1 to September 1.

 

John Ketchen was on the original charter for the Vinton Area Dollars for Scholars in 1991. When approached about this fund raising idea he was excited about the opportunity to be involved. 

 

The cups will be available May 1 at John’s Qwik Stop (814 C Ave) and the Vinton Fareway Store (501 A Ave) from 8 a.m. until noon. All proceeds will be used to award scholarships to graduating seniors in the Vinton/Shellsburg school district.

 

The Vinton Area Dollars for Scholars is a locally operated and supported, non-profit, tax exempt scholarship foundation. Operated by an all-volunteer board of directors. The purpose of Dollars for Scholars is to expand access to higher education by involving and assisting the community to support local students. This year the Vinton Chapter will be awarding 6 scholarships for $1,000 each at the Vinton/Shellsburg Senior Awards night on May 13.

 

The Vinton Area Dollars for Scholars is a chapter affiliate of Scholarhip America. A nationally recognized non-profit student aid service organization. The organization encourages colleges to give matching funds to receiving Dollars for Scholars scholarships.