Support Our Mission

Stories Create Change

When you donate to Velum, 100% of your contribution supports educational equity and elder care initiatives through our partner organizations.

Our Commitment

Velum believes that storytelling and education are inseparable acts of liberation.

As a student-run literary magazine, we've partnered with organizations that share our commitment to building bridges—across generations, across borders, and across barriers to access. Every donation directly funds mentorship programs for underserved students and fall prevention resources for older adults.

Where Your Support Goes

We've chosen partners whose missions align with Velum's core values: equity, access, and intergenerational connection.

MentorArc Access Fund

Mentorship that matters. Free peer academic mentoring for all.

MentorArc is a student-led mentorship organization providing free, personalized academic and emotional support to elementary, middle, and high school students—with a special focus on underserved communities. Through the Access Fund, MentorArc provides school supplies, learning materials, and tuition support to students who face financial barriers to education.

The Access Fund has expanded globally through partnerships including the Meddraphil Love Support Foundation in Uganda, where it currently supports 270 students with school supplies and tuition assistance.

270+ Students in Uganda
5+ Countries Reached
100% Free Mentorship
Visit MentorArc Donate to Access Fund

Meddraphil Love Support Foundation

Transforming lives through education in Uganda.

Through our collaboration with the Meddraphil Love Support Foundation, Velum and MentorArc provide educational resources to underprivileged students in Uganda. This partnership represents our commitment to educational equity beyond borders.

Together, we provide school supplies, tuition support, and the opportunity for students to enroll in and stay in school. One dollar can transform a student's life.

270 Students Supported
Uganda Location
Visit Meddraphil Love

National Council on Aging — Falls Prevention

Helping older adults age well.

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is the nation's leading nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of older adults. Their Falls Prevention program addresses one of the most serious health risks facing seniors—falls are the leading cause of injury among adults 65 and older.

NCOA's evidence-based programs help older adults build strength, improve balance, and reduce their risk of falling. By supporting NCOA through Velum, you're helping protect the generation that raised us.

1 in 4 Seniors Fall Yearly
36M+ Falls Per Year
Preventable With Right Resources
Learn About Falls Prevention

How It Works

Your Support in Action

1

Donate

Give to Velum through our partner links

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We Distribute Funds

100% of donations go to our partners

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Funds Are Distributed

Split between MentorArc & NCOA

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Lives Are Changed

Students get supplies, seniors stay safe

What Your Support Provides

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School Supplies

Notebooks, pencils, backpacks, and learning materials for students in the US and Uganda

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Tuition Support

Helping underprivileged students enroll in and stay in school

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Free Mentorship

Connecting students with peer mentors for academic and emotional support

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Fall Prevention

Evidence-based programs helping seniors build strength and balance

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Global Reach

Supporting students across 5+ states and internationally in Uganda

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Intergenerational Care

Bridging generations through education and elder support

Ready to Make a Difference?

Every donation to Velum directly supports students and seniors who need it most.