Support Our Mission
When you donate to Velum, 100% of your contribution supports educational equity and elder care initiatives through our partner organizations.
Our Commitment
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.
Our Partners
We've chosen partners whose missions align with Velum's core values: equity, access, and intergenerational connection.
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.
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.
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.
How It Works
Give to Velum through our partner links
100% of donations go to our partners
Split between MentorArc & NCOA
Students get supplies, seniors stay safe
Your Impact
Notebooks, pencils, backpacks, and learning materials for students in the US and Uganda
Helping underprivileged students enroll in and stay in school
Connecting students with peer mentors for academic and emotional support
Evidence-based programs helping seniors build strength and balance
Supporting students across 5+ states and internationally in Uganda
Bridging generations through education and elder support
Every donation to Velum directly supports students and seniors who need it most.