Honoring Latino Students and Families First Graduate is proud to recognize National Hispanic American Heritage Month, celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. At First Graduate, most of the students we serve identify as Hispanic or Latino. Our commitment to Latino families is reflected by our organizational history, including a long-standing presence in San
San Francisco is a beacon for diversity and inclusion, and we will not tolerate hate in our city. Our hearts go out to anyone who is on the receiving end of these messages.
In a democracy, you have a say in the things that are important to you. If you care about women’s rights, our planet, LGBTQ rights, gun safety, healthcare for all, social security, or education equity, then please vote in this election.
The journey from being the first in one’s family to attend college to becoming a beacon of hope and leadership in the community is challenging and rewarding.
This month, we honor peoples whose lived experiences include overcoming racism, enslavement, encampments, and other indignities imposed upon “others”. We uplift them and honor their contributions to our community as we celebrate their accomplishments and allyship.
The journey from being the first in one’s family to attend college to becoming a beacon of hope and leadership in the community is challenging and rewarding.
At First Graduate, we decry anti-Semitism and Islamophobia at our schools, college campuses, and in our communities. Our organization centers around providing access to quality education for everyone. We must stand with all who acknowledge and respect the humanity in each of us. We are one species. In this divisive moment, we implore you to
All Access College Fair: Empowering First Generation Students to Navigate Higher Education! FG students can meet with representatives from different colleges all in one place. That is why we host the All Access College Fair every year to help our students meet with college representatives. Donate here!
All of this support-driven success is only possible because of the contributions from our donors. That’s why we’re offering you the opportunity to support our generation-changing organization with donations to our end-of-fiscal year campaign. Our goal is to raise $20,000 by the end of this month to sustain the positive impact we have on our First Graduate® students in a way that changes their lives forever.
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As we celebrate our newest graduates, remember that first-generation students can move from sixth grade through college graduation and into meaningful careers because of you and your support! And we couldn’t do it without the help of our corporate supporters: Hamilton Zanze, Dodge & Cox, Accenture, Adobe, KPMG, BSSP, Millennium Career Advantage, and GoodRx.
