Join Our Executive Director Thomas Ahn @ City Lights Presents

Grab your friends and come join us at the City Lights education event Wednesday, October 14th, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the ImpactHub in San Francisco.

Mix, mingle, and listen to our Executive Director, Thomas Ahn, talk about First Graduates’ programs, visions, and future plans. You’ll also have the chance to hear from two other amazing organizations (BELL and sf.citi) about how they are addressing the topic of K-12 Education.

There will be free drinks, appetizers, music and some do-gooders.

Ticket proceeds will go towards sending a scholar to BELL’s award winning summer program + supporting First Graduate® and sf.citi’s initiatives.

Look forward to seeing you there!

 

Tom at the mic

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Location: ImpactHub, 925 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Date: Wednesday, October 14th
Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
Entry Price: $16 (All ticket sales go to spotlighted organizations)

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