The Joseph and Sophia Abeles Foundation, Inc. Donates $15,000 to American Indian College Fund

Mar 2, 2010 | Blog

The Joseph and Sophia Abeles Foundation, Inc. Donates $15,000 to American Indian College Fund

March 2, 2010

Denver, Colorado –The Joseph and Sophia Abeles Foundation, Inc. has announced it is donating $15,000 to the American Indian College Fund for scholarships for American Indian students.

“We are honored by the continued support of the Joseph and Sophia Abeles Foundation,” said Richard B. Williams, president and CEO of the American Indian College Fund. “Their dedication to helping provide scholarships to American Indian students ensures that students can earn an education and transform their lives, leaving a life of poverty to a life of promise.”

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