Our Work
Supporting First-Generation Futures
Reality Changers serves youth who will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Our programs support students from backgrounds that are typically underrepresented on college campuses, advancing equal education opportunities in our region and beyond.
Launching Agents of Change
College makes a big difference for underserved communities. Not only do college degrees open up new career prospects for individuals, but our work builds equity for families and neighborhoods. Reality Changers alumni create change by working, investing, and getting involved in their communities.
Our Youth
Alvaro (‘23)
Karina (‘17)
Michael (‘10)
MAKE AN IMPACT
YOUR GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
$250
COLLEGE READINESS
Your gift of $250 helps provide individualized, expert coaching to high school seniors for support throughout the college, scholarship, and FAFSA application process.
$100
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Your gift of $100 helps provide career exploration services that connect youth to internships, local businesses, and professional role models.
$50
MENTORING AND TUTORING
Your gift of $50 supports the recruitment and retention of qualified volunteer tutors and mentors who work 1-on-1 with 8th graders, high schoolers, college students, and early career professionals.
$25
SUPPLIES
Your gift of $25 helps provide essential education supplies such as notebooks, binders, paper, pencils, and more.
Our Programs
College Town
College Town is a cost-free afterschool and summer program focused on college readiness, academic support, and leadership opportunities for 8th through 11th graders. Students receive tutoring, join field trips, participate in community service outings, and more.
COLLEGE APPS ACADEMY
College Apps Academy provides cost-free support for high school seniors throughout the college application process. We help students get into the 2 and 4-year institutions that are the best fit for them, with an emphasis on maximizing financial aid options and preparing for college life.
The Alumni Network
The Alumni Network helps Reality Changers program graduates meet their academic, personal, and professional goals. We provide individualized services –including coaching, mentorship, and more– to young people in college and beyond.
GET INVOLVED
Volunteer
Looking to get involved with nonprofit organizations in San Diego? You can be the person that makes a difference in a young person’s life.
Visit
Come see our education center and meet students working to become first-generation college graduates.
Donate
Help youth achieve their dreams.
Blog and Media Coverage
See How Reality Changers Makes a Difference
2021-2022 ANNUAL REPORT
We’re proud to share our latest Annual Report! This report, which covers the 2021 – 2022 School Year, includes profiles, infographics, an update on our strategic plan, and more.
IRA Charitable Rollover
Anyone over the age of 70 ½ years old can take advantage of IRA charitable rollovers to benefit nonprofit organizations like Reality Changers and receive tax benefits in return. You can give any amount up to $100,000 annually from your IRA directly to a qualified non-profit like ours with zero tax burden. This gift option is often …
Stock Donations for Reality Changers
Make an impact for Reality Changers by donating your long-term appreciated securities, including mutual funds, stocks, and bonds. When compared with cash donations, or selling your appreciated securities and donating the after-tax proceeds, stock donations allow you to automatically increase your gift and your tax deduction. How to Donate Stock to Charity Stock donation is easier than …
NEWS: Johnny Ritchey Scholarship
The San Diego Padres and the Masons of California are partnering with Reality Changers to honor Johnny Ritchey, the “Jackie Robinson of the West Coast,” and provide 10 scholarships to Reality Changers college students. See below for the official press release from the San Diego Padres.
