COE Fair Share | Mid Eastern Associat

COE Fair Share

What is Fair Share?

Fair Share is the annual fundraising campaign coordinated by the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) to support national advocacy for TRIO Programs. These funds help ensure that TRIO remains well-represented on Capitol Hill and that our students, professionals, and communities benefit from strong federal support.

Why Fair Share Matters to MEAEOPP

As the Mid-Eastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel, MEAEOPP proudly supports COE's mission to strengthen and grow TRIO Programs nationwide.

Our region benefits directly from COE’s work, including:

Federal advocacy that protects and expands TRIO funding

Professional development opportunities for TRIO staff

Research, policy updates, and national leadership

Support for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students

By contributing to Fair Share, MEAEOPP institutions and individuals help ensure that TRIO’s voice remains strong and that our programs continue to thrive.

How MEAEOPP Members Can Participate

MEAEOPP encourages all programs and professionals in our region to join the Fair Share effort. Every contribution—large or small—helps COE advocate at the national level and secure the resources our students deserve.

Ways to participate include:

Making an individual Fair Share contribution

Encouraging your institution to donate at the program level

Organizing small fundraising events within your TRIO team

Sharing the importance of Fair Share with colleagues and campus partners

Ready to Support Fair Share?

Your support directly strengthens TRIO Programs and ensures that MEAEOPP remains part of a robust national advocacy network. Instructions for accessing your COE Account and making a donation can be found here.

Your Fair Share contribution is tax-deductible. A tax letter will be sent to individuals who donate $250 or more.

** COE is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code. **