Currently, 90% of Manual students (T-Bolts) qualify for free or reduced-priced lunch. 96% of the students are people of color. A low-income demographic and lack of racial diversity provide unique challenges for student success. While all Colorado schools receive per-pupil funding, the difference is glaring when you look at the additional funds raised by a school community for extra-curricular and additional programs that enhance the mandated curriculum.
That’s where the Friends of Manual comes in. The vital elements of FOM fundraising are faculty grants, extra-curricular activities, essential elective classes and innovative and career-focused academic programs, to help students receive the academic, social, psychological and emotional support needed to succeed in post-secondary education or career.
Continue scrolling down to give to our general fund.
You can support all T-Bolts with a monthly gift:
If you'd like to support a specific Friends of Manual campaign, please click on the images below to learn more.
That’s where the Friends of Manual comes in. The vital elements of FOM fundraising are faculty grants, extra-curricular activities, essential elective classes and innovative and career-focused academic programs, to help students receive the academic, social, psychological and emotional support needed to succeed in post-secondary education or career.
Continue scrolling down to give to our general fund.
You can support all T-Bolts with a monthly gift:
- $5/month ($60) helps buy school supplies for a student
- $10/month ($120) helps support the Innovation Lab
- $25/month ($300) helps purchase food for the Manual Market
- $50/month ($600) helps support the MedSchool at Manual program
- $100/month ($1,200) helps support Early College program
If you'd like to support a specific Friends of Manual campaign, please click on the images below to learn more.
Support a specific program
Early College
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The Arts
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Athletics
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Manual Campus Library & Innovation Lab
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Manual Market
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MedSchool at Manual
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Scholarships
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Vehicle Donation
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