LAS VEGAS – Project 150, a local nonprofit that helps disadvantaged high school students, has partnered with EōS Fitness to raise funds for the Project 150 Scholarship Program. EōS Fitness donated nearly $53,000, raising $27,803 through donations at its gyms, and then matching those funds with an additional $25,000 donation from the company.
“We are extremely proud to partner with Project 150 again,” said Eric McCauley, senior regional vice president of sales and operations for EōS Fitness. “Everyone pitched in to help us not only meet, but exceed our fundraising goal. A big thank you to EōS Nevada members, team members and the community at large for supporting Project 150 and all the work this organization does for children across the state.”
From April 15th to June 22nd, EōS members, team members and guests donated to Project 150 and earned a miniature paper graduation cap/kit in recognition of their support of the scholarship fund. Sponsored graduation caps were on display at all 14 EōS locations in Nevada.
“As students finally reach that goal of graduating from high school, we want them to know that their life’s journey has just begun,” said Kelli Kristo, executive director of Project 150. successful future.”
Project 150 held a celebratory scholarship luncheon on June 22 at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino. Each of the 67 scholarship recipients received up to $4,000 per student. Each of these deserving students will attend colleges and universities in Nevada, including the College of Southern Nevada, Nevada State College, UNLV and the University of Nevada, Reno. Of the 67 scholarship recipients, 45 are first-generation students.
About Project 150
Project 150 is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization, founded in December 2011 by local businessmen Don Purdue and Patrick Spargur. The two heard about 150 homeless high school students at Rancho High School in Las Vegas who needed support during the Christmas break. Since then, Project 150 has expanded and now serves more than 6,000 registered and unregistered homeless, displaced and at-risk high school students in more than 75 schools across Nevada. Project 150 provides these students with food, clothing, school supplies, sports equipment, shoes, college and workforce readiness and other needs so they have what they need to continue their education and be successful in life. Visit Project 150 at www.project150.org.
About EōS Fitness
EōS Fitness, the leader in the fitness industry with its High Value Low Price (HVLP)® gyms, is an inclusive and welcoming organization dedicated to empowering exercisers of all experience levels. With more than 100 locations open or on the way in Arizona, Florida, Nevada, Southern California, Texas and Utah, EōS Fitness is expanding rapidly. Providing serious fitness options, EōS Fitness offers the best equipment, high-energy workout classes, extensive personal training options, and home workouts starting at just $9.99 per month. EōS Fitness’ more than 600 trainers have the knowledge and technical expertise to help members find their personal passion for wellness, develop daily fitness habits and achieve their goals. Visit Eosfitness.com to learn more.
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