Stand Up and Cheer: Why This Moment Matters More Than Ever
- Chad Tibayan
- 8 minutes ago
- 2 min read
There are moments in time when showing up is more than attendance. It is an act of belief.
Stand Up and Cheer is not just an event. It is a declaration that in an ever-changing world, we choose opportunity. We choose community. We choose to invest in the brilliance of young people.
At Palmer Scholars, we work with young adults who have extraordinary potential but often face systemic barriers that make higher education, career pathways, and financial stability feel out of reach. Rising costs of living. Shifting workforce demands. Uncertainty in policy and funding. The landscape continues to evolve.
In times like these, support matters more than ever.
The Climate Our Scholars Are Navigating
Today’s young people are stepping into adulthood during a time of economic pressure, mental health challenges, and rapid workforce transformation. The path to stability is rarely linear, and for many students of color in Pierce County, it has never been equitable.
Our scholars are not asking for handouts. They are asking for access. For guidance. For someone to stand beside them and say, you belong here.
Through mentorship, workforce training, scholarships, and community, Palmer Scholars bridges the gap between potential and opportunity. We do not just celebrate graduation days. We walk alongside scholars through the in between moments, the doubt, the financial strain, the pivot, the perseverance.
Because legacy is not built overnight. It is built through consistent investment.
Why Stand Up and Cheer Matters
Stand Up and Cheer is where belief turns into action. When you attend. When you sponsor a table. When you make a gift. You are doing more than supporting an event. You are helping a first-generation college student stay enrolled when an unexpected bill arrives. You are helping a young adult complete pre-apprenticeship training and enter a living wage career in the trades. You are strengthening families and entire communities. In a world that often feels uncertain, this is something certain. Investment in young people creates generational change.
Legacy guides us. Growth drives us.
Those words are more than a theme. They are a commitment. We honor the legacy of those who paved the way before us by ensuring today’s scholars have the support to build something even greater. We drive growth by investing in skills, confidence, leadership, and long-term success.
Be Part of the Story
The challenges facing young people are real. The need is real. And so is the impact you can make. Stand Up and Cheer is your invitation to be part of something bigger than one event. It is an opportunity to invest in resilience, leadership, and hope. When we stand together, we send a powerful message. Opportunity should never be determined by circumstance. Potential deserves partnership. And legacy begins with us.
Join us. Support a scholar. Fuel the future.
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