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
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Steven’s Story
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