Going Beyond A Scholarship
Beyond the Boroughs goes Beyond a Scholarship
Our Fundraising Strategy
Tutan Reyes envisions Beyond the Boroughs as a movement beyond a scholarship fund. Giving in ways that make a difference shouldn’t be reserved for a privileged few any more than attending college should be. Our fund raising strategy honors all those who find a way to donate, and not merely the highest contributors.
Our Founder
Tutan Reyes takes this program as seriously as he took his day job with the NFL. Prior to starting a scholarship fund, he sought out the guidance of an experienced philanthropic advisor to ensure the program best benefited the young scholarship recipients. More interested in the accessibility of scholarships than personal acclaim, Reyes has made it easy for donors to establish scholarships in their own names, or in honor of loved ones.
Our Range
Beyond the Boroughs was not created to benefit a single segment of the population, or students of a particular ethnic or racial group, or those from a specific geographic area. It is not a scholarship fund for only the academically or athletically “gifted,†but rather aims to benefit all hardworking, low-income students who are motivated to further their education beyond high school.
Our Award
Beyond the Boroughs will award each student with up to $20,000 over four years. This is distributed as a maximum of up to $5,000 a year, renewable each year for all four years.
Our Timing
Prospective recipients can apply for a Beyond the Boroughs scholarship before the start of freshman year, or at any time during their undergraduate work.
Rooftop Summer Soiree
presented
The Rooftop Summer Soiree
Wednesday, August 18th
7pm-10pm
The Westport Apartment Roof Deck
500 West 56th Street
New York, NY 10019
Online Tickets were $20 and $30 at the door and included free open bar from 7pm-10pm
Proceeds from the event benefited The Beyond the Boroughs Scholarship Fund!
Thank you to our sponsors DJ Ty Adams,TY KU, Ciroc, The Blueflame Agency, and Harlem Lanes
Thank you to all of our guests who attended!
Wireless One of Riverside Supports Beyond the Boroughs
Wireless One of Riverside Supports Beyond the Boroughs by hosting an
In-Store Fundraiser featuring NFL players
Saturday, May 8th from 11am-2pm
1269 East Putnam Avenue
Riverside, CT 06878
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Backed with a determined objective to help others and make a difference through charitable initiatives in the local community, Verizon Wireless One of Riverside is supporting Beyond the Boroughs by raising money for the national scholarship foundation through a fundraising event.
It will take place on Saturday, May 8th, 2010, from 11am to 2pm. The event is free to the public, but Wireless One will be accepting donations for Beyond the Boroughs. Several professional NFL players will be available for signings at the event, including Beyond the Boroughs founder Tutan Reyes of the Houston Texans, Kris Jenkins of the New York Jets, Sinorice Moss of the New York Giants and Cedric Jones, formally of the New England Patriots. Additionally, Blackberry and Verizon representatives will be set up to answer questions, and will be giving away complimentary Blackberrys and Bluetooth headsets with a minimum donation. Fairfield County’s Classic Rock radio station 95.9 The Fox will also be there, broadcasting live with DJ (Matt Zako), providing music, games, and various giveaways.
“It’s always been a dream of mine to combine business with charity, and to raise money to help people better their lives,†says Chris Savero, longtime manager of Wireless One Riverside. “Through hard work I have exceeded my personal goals, and now I plan to do my best with this fundraiser.â€
For more information about Verizon Wireless One of Riverside, or its recent charitable initiative, please contact Chris Severo at (203) 637-5441.
About Wireless One
Wireless One was founded by Andy Panwar ten years ago when he opened his first location. Since then, Wireless One has grown to 12 locations across Manhattan and Connecticut and has won countless awards. Wireless One has been Verizon’s top overall performer in the highly competitive New England region for the past three years. The success and growth of Wireless One has been attributed to their commitment to bringing customers the latest cellular technology at unbeatable prices. Wireless One employees are trained to have a no-pressure approach, while providing unsurpassed customer service. Wireless One of Riverside opened eight years ago, led by store manager Chris Severo.
Contact:
Chris Severo
Verizon Wireless One of Riverside
1269 East Putnam Avenue
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-5441
christophersevero@gmail.com
Beyond the Boroughs Featured on Tonic.com
On Thursday, April 8th, 2010 the Beyond the Boroughs NFL Draft Cocktail Mixer Fundraiser was featured on Tonic.com. Click HERE to read the full article.
Thank you to Tonic.com for supporting Beyond the Boroughs!
2nd Annual NFL Draft Cocktail Mixer
Thank you to everyone who came out to our 2nd Annual NFL Draft Cocktail Mixer! We were able to raise close to $30,000, and we could not have done it without all of your support. Pictures from the event are below.
Thank You to our Sponsors
1 Oak, Diageo, DJ Ty Adams, LH Team, Maggie Harkov Photography, Masterpiece Construction, Mavrides Moyal & Associates, LLP, Parallel MVMT, Red Bull, The Setai Club NYC, Ty Ku Asian Wine and Spirits, Uptown Magazine, World Management Group
Learn About Our Great Supporters
Colin: Long Island, NY
Colin is an 11-year-old Jacksonville Jaguar fan who heard about Beyond the Boroughs when Beyond the Boroughs founder, Tutan Reyes, was playing for the Jaguars. Colin set up a hot chocolate and brownie stand in his neighborhood and raised $200 that he donated to Beyond the Boroughs. Five months later, Colin attended our First Annual Football Mini-Camp, where he honed some of his football skills and was able to meet some of his favorite NFL players. Prior to the football camp, Colin had never met Tutan, but decided to do something to help students attend college.
Brenda: Queens, NY
Every month American Express employee Brenda makes a donation to Beyond the Boroughs from her paycheck as an Executive Assistant. American Express matches Brenda’s donation through the Charitable Donation Matching program. Through this program, Brenda gave Beyond the Boroughs more than $1,000 last year alone.
Lee: Staten Island, NY
Lee is a New York City educator and New York Giants season ticket holder who met Tutan at training camp when Tutan was a New York Giant. During their conversation Tutan told Lee about Beyond the Boroughs. Months later when Beyond the Boroughs was having a fundraising event, Tutan called to invite Lee. Lee decided to get more involved. He contacted all of his friends, colleagues, and family and was able to raise $1,000, which he donated to Beyond the Boroughs at our Bowling Challenge.
Will: Katonah, NY
Will attended the First Annual Beyond the Boroughs Football Mini-Camp when he was eight years old. The day after the mini-camp, Will’s parents found him cleaning the garage. Will asked his parents for money for doing this voluntary chore. When his parents asked why he had this sudden urge to make money, he said, I want to help Tutan send kids to college. He sent Tutan $42 in cash and a great letter to Beyond the Boroughs.
David: New York, NY
David works for BTIG, an institutional trading firm in New York City. David is a friend of a Beyond the Boroughs board member and was invited to a fund raising event. At the next event, David wanted to do more than attend. He took it upon himself to ask everyone who works on his trading floor for a donation and was able to raise $7,000, which he personally donated to Beyond the Boroughs at our Bowling Challenge.
Oscar de la Renta scores a Touchdown with Beyond the Boroughs
The Oscar de la Renta and Beyond the Boroughs Partnership is currently being featured on Miami.com. 
Oscar de la Renta & Beyond the Boroughs Partnership
Beyond the Boroughs is proud to partner with Oscar de la Renta to raise money and positively influence the lives of students from low-income families. The first of several events throughout the nation was the VIP shopping event co-sponsored by the Professional Football Players’ Mothers’ Association on February 3rd in Bal Harbour, FL, 20% of all sales went directly to raising money for a Beyond the Boroughs scholarship.
Beyond The Boroughs 2009 MiniCamp
In 2009, Beyond the Boroughs hosted its first Mini Camp. It was a great success! See photos below.
P.S. Thank you to all of the many supporters that made this possible! We value your contributions to empowering the youth that attended.
Beyond the Boroughs Kickoff Event 2008
The year 2008 was a breakthrough year for Beyond the Boroughs. We had the pleasure of hosting our Kickoff event, where we auctioned off personal donations made by friends of Beyond the Boroughs. Below are some photos.
