With support and 'encouragement' from their parents, the students organized a fundraiser.
They offered him gifts of money and other 'encouragements'.
teachers who give their students a lot of 'encouragement'
(..) Oh! Careful! Oops. (LAUGHING) Welcome to my humble abode. Uh, my folks call them "encouragements." Don't ask. (LAUGHS) Hi, guys! Hey! Augustus, hi. (..)2014 The Fault in Our Stars