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YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

For International Donors

Our International Giving site makes it easy to support SP2 even if you live outside the United States. Your contribution may even qualify for tax benefits in your home country.

A GIFT WITH IMPACT

SP2 Annual Fund

Annual Fund contributions are unrestricted funds that meet a variety of needs, including tuition assistance support, faculty recruitment and retention, facilities, technology, and unanticipated expenses.

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Supporting Programs of Excellence

Naming Term or Endowed Scholarships/ Fellowships

Tuition assistance in the form of named term and endowed scholarships/fellowships* is a major SP2 priority. These gifts may be designated for students of merit in any of the School’s three master’s degree programs or the Doctorate in Clinical Social Work (the PhD in Social Welfare has a separate financial support structure). Donors may name scholarships/fellowships in perpetuity for a minimum investment of $150,000. Term scholarships may be established with a minimum investment of $25,000.

* “scholarship/fellowship” may be used interchangeably

Named Term or Endowed Professorships

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Naming SP2’s Research Building

News

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Report: Guaranteed income improved financial well-being and quality of life in Paterson, NJ

In a report authored by SP2’s Center for Guaranteed Income Research, findings from the Paterson Guaranteed Income Pilot Program reveal connections between unconditional cash and recipients’ quality of life, financial well-being, ability to balance their time, and feelings of belonging.

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SP2 and National Education Equity Lab launch high school course in social work and social policy

This spring, underserved high school students engaged in the National Education Equity Lab will have the opportunity to learn about career paths in social work and social policy from experts at SP2.

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First-of-its-kind study analyzes digital mourning practices of gang-affiliated youth

A new paper co-written by SP2’s Dr. Desmond Patton explores the role of images in the online grieving practices of gang-affiliated Black youth. Due to his groundbreaking body of research, Dr. Patton was one of 13 participants invited to the White House last week.


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