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Shopping Amazon.com Benefits FG!
Read moreYour shopping makes a difference. Amazon donates to First Graduate when you shop Prime Day deals at smile.amazon.com/ch/94-3381171
2018 College Decisions Are In!
Read moreOur current senior class, the 12th cohort of First Graduate (FG12), has 37 students attending 10 high schools…
First Graduate in FORBES!
Read more“As a first-generation college student, I know firsthand the power that a college education has to change lives, not just for graduates, but for their families too. In many ways, when I earned my degree from the University of California, Irvine last week, my parents graduated with me. I…
Congratulations! – 2018 Graduating HS Students
Read moreTo all our HS Senior graduates! We couldn’t be more proud of all your hard work and dedication! Jordan and Aileen (Galileo Academy of Science and Technology) headed to UC Santa Cruz Marriah and Marcos (Abraham Lincoln High School) headed to UCLA Tammy and Melissa (Washington High School)...
Pizza for Pi Day!
Read moreWe’ve launched a new campaign to raise money to feed our students when they come for after school, evening, and weekend coaching, mentoring, and workshops. Check it out here: https://pizza-for-pi-day-65235.causevox.com. Buy a slice or a pie today!
Celebrate our newest college grads!
Read moreWith 20 students graduating from college and 37 starting college in the fall, we have a lot to celebrate, because you helped make this happen! Join us for Cap & Gown on Friday, May 18, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel. For information, tickets, and sponsorship, contact me at tforman@firstgraduate.org....
José Rivas Joins First Graduate as Executive Director
Read moreFIRST GRADUATE APPOINTS JOSÉ RIVAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Terri Forman elevated to Senior Director, Philanthropy & Marketing First Graduate Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of José Rivas as First Graduate’s next Executive Director. José brings 25+ years of experience in college access across several positions at...
We welcome all, because we are one
Read moreThe decision by the President to rescind DACA is shameful and immoral. We stand by our students, 12% of whom are Dreamers. For the last 400 years, this country has been built by immigrants. The president’s own family includes immigrants. Now, he seeks to deny the rights and privileges enjoyed...
College Decisions are In!
Read moreCongratulations to the 30 First Graduate seniors who are headed off to colleges and universities across the country this fall.
First Graduate High School Choice Panel
Read moreAt the High School Choice Panel we invite 8th grade students to listen to a panel of high school students offering wisdom and advice about the high school experience.
First Gen Speaker Series – Rachel Itwaru
Read moreIn February, our First Graduate students at James Denman Middle School were joined by Rachel Itwaru for our monthly First Gen Speaker Series.
Donor Highlight: The Hamilton/Paul Giving Circle
Read moreMark Hamilton and Lauri Paul have started a giving circle through which they, their family, friends, and colleagues pledged to raise $60,000 a year for 10 years for First Graduate.
