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Jackson Casey Fund Scholar Updates

Where Are They Now?
Natalie is her Navy father’s daughter. A recent graduate with a mechanical engineering degree from Virginia Tech, she is beginning her career with Newport News Shipbuilding.

​As part of her senior project, she worked with the organization Quality of Life Plus to build a wheelchair tire cleaning apparatus for Adam Keys, an amputee who’s conquered Kilimanjaro and more. 

Read more about Natalie in our Blog.
"To this day, I cannot fully express my gratitude to those who helped me reach this point along my academic path. Regardless of where I end up, I will continue to exemplify the values of ThanksUSA, never forgetting those who have made this life possible."

Justin, the son of a retired Air Force Colonel, played a leading role in winning the National American College of Sports Medicine Student Quiz Bowl and is volunteering at Skyline Literacy tutoring GED students in mathematics. He is currently deciding between medical school and PhD programs in biomedical science.
"I cannot summon up enough words to express my thanks to you. You made it possible for me to not only receive my undergraduate degree, but you made it possible for me to pursue my dream of going to graduate school and working towards a PhD in Counseling Psychology. Without your support I would not have been financially able to apply to graduate school and be where I am today."

​"Because of you, there will be another mental health counselor out in the world that can provide the important and necessary space for people to receive mental health support. Therefore, your support will extend far beyond me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

-Tiana, daughter of a retired Army Major
Jaymie recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. Physical Education and Sport (concentration in Sport Administration). He will continue his education to obtain a Master's in Sport Science. Jaymie is pictured with his diploma and a photo of his father SFC Casey Elwin Howe.

​"I would like to thank ThanksUSA and its supporters. As I continue to be successful, I owe all of my gratitude and success to each and every supporter." 
Brianna is currently working as a Level 2 Case Manager for Community Partnership for Children and will soon pursue a Masters of Social Work.

"Thank you so much for providing me with the opportunity to pursue higher education. This was an opportunity of a lifetime, and I cherished my undergraduate experience."
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"Thank you for your support during my academic years at Longwood University. I was able to achieve the highest education and pursue my career. You also helped fund the Beyond the Numbers program through supporting my education. Beyond the Numbers is a nonprofit after school program I founded while attending Longwood University and is still running today! The program serves 50+ youth and has over 100 different volunteers and donors."

Amelia, the daughter of a retired Colonel, is now married with two children and working as a Graphic Designer at Summit Publishing, designing for Virginia Sportsmen, Blue Ridge Outdoors and Elevation Outdoors Magazine. 
Sidney, the daughter of a retired Army Sergeant, graduated in 2018 and is pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University.

"I am so thankful to the scholarship donors that make this program possible. The scholarships I received have helped tremendously in helping me get to where I am today. I have had a dream of becoming a veterinarian since I was a kindergartener, and the financial support I received from this amazing program is one of the reasons I have been able to make it this far in my journey to fulfilling that dream. So thank you so much to each and every donor that makes this possible! I will forever be grateful for your generosity."