ATL Frequently Asked Questions

• When does this program take place?
  • The program will runs September to January.
• When does the fundraising aspect of the program take place?
  • Fundraising opens as soon as applicants receive their acceptance letter and will close in December.
• What are the fundraising requirements/expectations?
  • Each participant will commit to raising at least $1,500 during the fundraising period.
• Who is eligible to apply?
  • Any students who will be in 9th-12th grade during the 2026-2027 academic year are eligible to apply.
• Can you participate in the program multiple years?
  • Students are eligible to apply to (and if accepted, participate in) the program each year of high school. Returning members will have shortened applications and are not required to provide recommendations.
• Are there any awards given to members of this program?
  • Yes! There will be seven awards given out this year!
    • Trailblazer Award: Given to the first student to raise $1,500.
    • Most Valuable Philanthropist (MVP) Award: Given to the student who raises the most money during the fundraising period.
    • Excellence in Leadership: the group who raised the most and served the most hours.
    • Spirit of Service: Served the most hours.
    • Legacy Award: recognizes a graduating ATL member who has left a lasting impact on ATL
    • Influencer: Given to the student who raises money from the largest number of donors.
    • Heart of Agape Award: Given to the student who has strong participation, acts as a leader in meetings, contributes to the good of the group, and is a team player who collaborates well with peers.
• When are meetings?
  • Meetings will take place on a monthly cadence. The dates are Wednesday September 9th, Thursday October 8th, Thursday November 12th, and Wednesday December 2nd. and Thursday January 28th (ATL celebration).
• Am I required to go to each of the meetings?
  • Yes, participants should plan on attending 75% of the meetings. Meeting will be recorded, and members are expected to review the footage of any meetings they missed.
• Is there a service component?
  • Yes. Participants will be responsible for volunteering at Agape or in service of Agape (ex. Working with a company to provide services to Agape students). 10 total hours as well as 1 special event is required (the hours of the special event count towards your total).
• What will participants gain from this program?
  • Participants will gain an understanding of the importance and impact that philanthropy and community service has on their community. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in monthly seminars with current leaders in the nonprofit sector, teaching them effective methods to carry out their own philanthropic initiatives and projects.
• What will the funds raised go towards?
  • The funds raised by ATL will go towards funding our After-School Program (ASP), specifically to provide tutoring, enrichment activities, and dinner services to students in grades K-12.
• Do I need a teacher/coach/manager/mentor recommendation in order to apply to the program? 
  • Yes. Each applicant must have one recommendations. This is in addition to the application form that all prospective participants must fill out. Returning teens do not need recommendations.