Scholarships
2011 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT. Congratulations to our 2011 Scholarship Winner, Daria Camargo of Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Dara is a resident in one of the Timm Street Apartments communities. Daria is attending Nicolet Area Technical College working toward an Associate of Arts Degree. Her goal is to then pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at UW-Stevens Point. She maintains a 3.4 GPA.
2010 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS. WI-CARH was pleased to be able to offer not one but two scholarships in 2010. Lawrence Copper of Mauston is a resident in one of the Juneau County Housing Authority apartment communities. Lawrence is attending WWTC working toward an Associate Degree in education. His goal is to then obtain a Bachelor's Degree and begin teaching in a high school setting. Eventually he would like to teach at the college level. Lawrence's major field of study is psychology/sociology. He maintains a 4.0 GPA.
Julie Oleson of Juneau County Housing Authority and Board Member of WI-CARH, (at right) presents Lawrence Copper WI-CARH's 2010 Scholarship Recipient, with a certificate awarding him the scholarship of $1,000 to be used for his educational expenses.
Misty Curleyhair is a resident at the Metonga Apartment in Crandon which is managed by WI-CARH member A & M Services. Misty attends Nicolet Area Technical College pursuing a nursing degree. She maintains a 3.8 GPA while taking a rigorous schedule of math and science courses and being a single mom to her 7-year old son. Misty worked for five years with the Navajo Nation Emergency Medical Services which prompted her interest in nursing. Her goal is to provide quality medical services to the diverse cultures in and around the Navajo Nation.
Denise Loveland of Horizon Management Group and Board Member of WI-CARH, (at left) presents Misty Curleyhair WI-CARH's 2010 Scholarship Recipient, with a certificate awarding her the scholarship of $1,000 at WI-CARH's Annual Conference.
2008 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT. Wisconsin Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (WI-CARH) is proud to award its second annual scholarship to Susanne Williams. Susanne is a resident of Little Pines II, a property managed by WI-CARH member, Lac du Flambeau Chippewa Housing Authority. Susanne is currently attending Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College where she maintains a 3.18 GPA and is on the Dean's List. She is a member of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Women's Ministry of the International Glow, and an active supporter of the Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police. She has balanced school with working at Community Elderly Chore Services and volunteers at the Lac du Flambeau Domestic Abuse Center. After graduation in May, 2009 with an associates degree in Liberal Arts, Susanne plans to continue her education to earn a bachelors degree in social service and pursue a career as a social worker to help other struggling families.
Mary Vinopal of Impact Seven, Inc. and President of WI-CARH, (at right) presents Susanne Williams WI-CARH's 2008 Scholarship Recipient, with a certificate awarding her the scholarship of $1,000 to be used for her educational expenses.
2007 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT. On May 26, 2007, WI-CARH Scholarship Committee Member Denise Loveland of Horizon Management Group, Inc. had the opportunity to present a $1,000 scholarship to the organizations first recipient, Lindsey Wood. Lindsey resides in Rice Lake Housing Authority's Water's Edge Apartments. Denise said they had a wonderful lunch and visit. Denise also commented about Lindsey: "What a fabulously accomplished young woman" and "She is certainly a most deserving applicant". Lindsey is a part-time student at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. Her application came to us with high recommendations from instructors as well as from Robert Heinze, Executive Director The Rice Lake Housing Authority and has maintained a 3.5 grade point average.
CARH Scholarships. The national group or Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (CARH) scholarship foundation also awards two annual scholarships. All applicants are encouraged to apply for the national scholarship also. Please see CARH's website for more information @ www.carh.org