In honor of Diwali next week, we highlight proud Upward Scholars volunteer Akshay!
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Meet the Family Friday is here, celebrating current Upward Scholars Operations Manager and student Marta! 🙌🏼
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Happy Meet the Family Friday and International Translation Day! 🎉 Today, we spotlight current Upward Scholars student Luis.
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It's Meet the Family Friday! Today, we spotlight board member Angie for celebrating 2 years on the Upward Scholars Board of Directors! 🥳
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Happy Meet the Family Friday and 2-year board anniversary, Marilyn! 🎉
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Meet the Family Friday is back celebrating Jessica's 2-year anniversary with Upward Scholars!
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At just 26 years old, Elia left her home in Michoacan, Mexico, seeking better financial opportunities in the United States for her and her two young daughters. When she arrived, she knew obtaining a driver's license would be vital to getting to and from work, but as she prepared to take the exam, tragedy struck.
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In honor of her seventh board anniversary this month, today's Meet the Family Friday features Board Member Wendy! 🎉
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What day is it? It's Meet the Family Friday! 🎉 Today, we spotlight current Upward Scholars student Darlyn.
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Are you excited for Meet the Family Friday?! Today, we spotlight Upward Scholars Board Member Rodrigo.
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Happy Meet the Family Friday! Today, we spotlight Upward Scholars tutor Annie.
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It's Meet the Family Friday! Today, we spotlight current Upward Scholars student Elizabeth.
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It's Meet the Family Friday! Today, we spotlight a recent Upward Scholars alum—Dennisse.
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Happy Meet the Family Friday! In honor of Independence Day weekend, join us in celebrating Linda, the newest United States citizen in the Upward Scholars family! 🇺🇸
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To celebrate Pride Month, we are highlighting proud members of the Upward Scholars LGBTQIA+ community like Irvin! 🏳️🌈
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Samsul is a Desi student from Bangladesh studying computer and information science at Berkeley City College.
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To celebrate Upward Scholars' first semester at the Peralta Community Colleges in Alameda County and in honor of APIDA History Month, meet Nikita.
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Happy New Year!
Thanks to you, our second Student Safety Net Fund campaign was a huge success—this fund allows us to help students meet their basic needs (related to food, rent, utilities, medical, and childcare expenses) and stay on track to achieve their goals in 2022.
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Lorenza is a prime example of that quote.
As a young child, Lorenza dreamt of becoming a doctor or a lawyer in her native Mexico. As the eldest daughter, however, that would not be possible. At a young age, Lorenza sacrificed her dreams of getting an education so her family could survive.
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The career education and development opportunities students receive through our MoveUp Initiative helps them create better lives for themselves and brighter futures for their families and our community. Marta Lily is one of many students benefiting from the Upward Scholars MoveUp Initiative. We are excited to share her journey to showcase what is possible when immigrants have access to career and employment opportunities.
Together, we can help transform the lives of many more students like Marta Lily so they, too, can MoveUPward & Onward!
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