We Stand With You

To our students and families: we stand with you.These are difficult, unconscionable times, when it feels like everything we have trusted as part of our social covenant is going sideways. 

Children are being forced to live in cages, separated from their parents; people are being shot with weapons that should be illegal, and our leaders are fomenting hate and brutality by either the words they use or by their silence. Shame on those who have the power to stop this and choose to do nothing for political reasons. This is not normal, and we should not become used to it, nor complacent about it, nor accept it as the new civil norm.

It is frustrating to not find recourse enough to make change happen quickly–that has to happen at the ballot box. It is the best way that those who are able can use our voices to say, “enough!”, this is not who we are.

Here is why we are so proud of who you are: every day you use your perseverance, resilience, strength, and courage to keep you moving forward to fulfill your dreams. And we will be here with you, coaching you, supporting you, and cheering you on as you reach your goals and begin to change the world into one that embraces all people.

We recognize that leadership lives in each of us; we will do our best to help you recognize your leadership power and nurture it.

In solidarity,

Your First Graduate® family

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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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June 27, 2023
Cap & Gown

To Everyone Who Attended Cap & Gown 2023: Thank You!

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.

May 31, 2023