Our Champions & Patrons
Honoring Those Who Make Our Work Possible
At The Real Education Project, we believe that stories have the power to create change. Thanks to our champions and patrons—individuals and organizations who share our commitment to racial justice, historical truth, and educational equity—we are able to bring the story of TJ Crowley to communities worldwide.
Their generosity fuels our mission, and we are deeply honored to recognize their support.
🏆 Major Project Funders
We extend our deepest gratitude to our major funding partners. Their contributions provide essential resources to bring this project to life.
🌟 Key Funders
💠 Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission
Major funding for the audio drama, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
💠 United Way of the Plains
Financial support through Promise on the Plains.
💠 Massachusetts Mutual Insurance
A key financial backer of the project.
💠 The Stecher Family Foundation
Key financial support for The Real Education Project.
💠 The Lennox Foundation
A key financial supporter for The Real Education Project.
🤝 Fiscal Sponsor
💠 Youth Educational Empowerment Program (YEEP)
Serving as our fiscal sponsor, led by Marquis Murphy (Founder & CEO).
🎓 University Partners
💠 Wichita State University School of Digital Arts
Providing invaluable support through Shocker Studios.
🌍 Community Supporters
💠 Wichita Arts Council
Key financial backing.
💠 BirdbyBird Outreach
Providing essential support.
💠 NonProfitGO
Offering essential nonprofit support.
💛 Individual Patrons
We are deeply grateful for the support of the following individuals:
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Abby F. Large
Mike and Sally Harris
Marcia Ross and Jeff Kaufman
Michael Simon
Michael and Gwynne Birzer
Gretchen Eick and Michael Poage
Sarah Bagby
🙌 Join Our Champions & Patrons
💡 Want to support this project and help us bring important stories to life?
Join our growing community of changemakers and make a lasting impact.
Together, we are working to make this world more just, more equitable, and more humane. Thank you for being part of the journey.