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" A high school and college degree are linked to greater employment prospects, higher earning potential, and the ability to contribute more to our communities. "

Lynn Schusterman

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" As our parents planted for us, so will we plant for our children. When Charlie and I began our philanthropic journey, we wanted to focus our resources on planting seeds that would help perpetuate Jewish values and traditions for future generations and also contribute to repairing our world. "

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