Mission Statement: The purpose of the Avon Dollars for Scholars shall be to expand access to higher education for resident students of Avon, Connecticut, by promoting the Dollars for Scholars program, developing an operational structure, raising funds for student aid distribution, and distributing awards on a fair and non-discriminating basis.
• Since its inception in 1978, Avon Dollars For Scholars has given over $800,000 in unrestricted grants to over 1,000 students.
• Avon Dollars for Scholars is officially recognized by the IRS as a valid tax exempt charitiable 501©3 non-profit organization (Our EIN# is 06-0998865).
• Avon Dollars For Scholars is a local chapter of a larger national Scholarship America organization, which provides oversight and support. Scholarship America received the highest possible grade (A+) from the American Institute of Philantropy’s Charity Watch.
• 97% of all funds donated to Avon Dollars For Scholars are used to benefit Avon students in the form of scholarships. 
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