As a first-generation student attending SDSU, it has been an incredible experience. During my first semester, I was able to meet a lot of new people and pick up new habits along the way. At the start of the semester, I was very worried and nervous about the drastic change from going to regular high...
While current use donations are critical to organizational success, did you know that BLCI also accepts estate gifts as a meaningful way to support our mission for the long term? When you include BLCI in your estate plans, your generosity helps break the cycle of poverty by creating pathways to education for underserved youth. As...
My name is Eunice. I have been a part of BLCI since third grade. I am 21 years old, and I attended California State University Channel Islands. I graduated this past spring with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with honors. BLCI made it possible for my brothers and I as first-generation students to...
Dr. Cristina Aguirre, Chief Program Officer at BLCI, recently earned an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Social Justice from Fresno State University. As the first member in her family to graduate high school and go to college, she understands the transformative power of higher education. Cristina exemplifies what is possible through hard work...
Dr. Cristina Aguirre, Chief Program Officer at BLCI, recently earned an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Social Justice from Fresno State University. Since joining BLCI in 2015, Cristina has been dedicated to guiding students through their final steps toward college enrollment. As a first-generation college graduate herself, she understands the transformative power...
Rising operational costs have led to a 30% increase in expenses, raising the cost of a year of programming from $5,000 to $6,500 per student. Now, more than ever, donations to BLCI are critical—and thanks to a generous matching opportunity, every dollar you give will have double the impact, helping us empower even more at-risk...
“I can confidently say that BLCI has been instrumental in my life in helping me get into my dream university, UC Berkeley, with a full ride and ensuring that I had the confidence to follow my dream – even if at times it felt scary.” Meet Jackie Jackie is a recent graduate of BLCI and current freshman at the...
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