The Virginia Yu Fund for Social & Economic Justice is named in honor of the late guidance counselor, activist, social worker, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend.  After graduating from Edward R. Murrow High School Virginia pursued a Bachelor's degree at Binghamton University and later a Master's degree in social work  at Buffalo University. Her  commitment to social justice, and community empowerment is reflected in her life's work.  Read more about Virginia's inspiring life. In 1994,  she joined Chinese Staff &  Workers' Association (CSWA) , a workers rights organization.  While organizing alongside Chinese immigrant workers at CSWA she realized there was a need  for an organization that advanced the common concerns of all workers.  In 1996, she helped co-found  National Mobilization Against Sweatshops (NMASS).  Professionally, Virginia started her counseling career at Lower East Side Preparatory High School in September 2005 and remained there until her untimely passing in October 2010. Read more about Virginia's inspiring life.

The Virginia Yu Fund for Social & Economic Justice (“Fund”)was formed by individuals inspired by Virginia. The Fund’s goal is to promote and support social and economic justice efforts that seek to ensure the right of all people to lead healthy and productive lives. The Fund hopes to accomplish these goals by supporting individuals and in particular students in their pursuit of economic and social justice in their local communities. Currently the organization is sponsoring scholarships to graduating students of Lower East Side Preparatory High School  who plan to attend college and have demonstrated a commitment to community organizing, activism and/or  service and have a good standing academic record. Learn more about the scholarships here. Apply for the scholarship here. Read more about The Fund.