Meet the Students
Are you a student heading to college this fall?
Apply for funding. Your campaign launches when your application is approved.
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♡ Be Part of the Village.
Give, share, and help these students get to campus this fall.
It Takes a Village to Raise a Child.
Help us send the Class of 2026 to college.
It Takes a
Village Fund
Class of 2026. One community behind them. Community-powered funding.
How It Works Days Until
Fall Semester—Class of 2027 applications open Sept 1
Fall Semester—Class of 2027 applications open Sept 1
The Village Goal
$122
Raised of $60,230 Goal
0%
$122Raised so far
4Incoming Students
3Community Supporters
Funds are held by The Male's Place, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Charlotte, NC. With over 30 years of serving the community, funds are released to students upon enrollment confirmation.Verified & Secure
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Why Give Through the Village?
A gift through the Village isn't a handout — it's guaranteed tuition. Your donation is held by our nonprofit fiscal sponsor and paid directly to the school. You get the tax receipt. The student gets the education.
Tax-Deductible
Every donation is a tax write-off.
Held by The Male's Place
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Charlotte for 30+ years.
Paid Directly to Schools
Funds go straight to the student's bursar upon enrollment — never to pockets.
Funds are held by The Male's Place, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Charlotte, NC. With over 30 years of serving the community, funds are released to students upon enrollment confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Funds are held by The Male's Place, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Charlotte, NC. With over 30 years of serving the community, funds are released to students upon enrollment confirmation.
Donations to student campaigns are processed through The Male's Place, a registered nonprofit. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Platform support donations are processed through HGIA Solutions.
Every student in the class has been verified by our team. Campaigns go live only after enrollment confirmation and intake form review.
Yes — each student has their own campaign page. Click DONATE on any student card to give directly to that student's gap fund.
If a student does not enroll, their collected funds are held by The Male's Place and redirected to the next class or returned to donors upon request.
Class of 2027 applications open September 1, 2026 at itvfund.co/apply. Join the email list to be notified when applications open. We welcome students from all communities.
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