Reality Changers is proud to announce that both Tom Seidler, Executive Vice President of Community and International Impact with the San Diego Padres, and Daniel Kuperschmid, Area Vice President and General Manager of the Manchester Grand Hyatt, have joined our Board of Directors.
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“Every one of our graduates will make history in their family, being the first to graduate from college. In addition, they will likely make history in their careers fields and their communities. I believe that everyone deserves this opportunity.” – Tamara Y. Craver, Reality Changers President & CEO
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Today, we received a new update from the US Department of Education about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): there will be further delays in the typical process, which, according to the National College Access Network, will cause aid offer letters to arrive four months behind schedule.
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Bekhruz (Reality Changers Class of 2019, SDSU Class of 2023) is the first in his family to graduate from an American college and obtain a higher finance job straight out of school. He attributes these successes to his experiences at Reality Changers.
The winter holidays are rooted in a spirit of kindness and generosity. During such a festive time of year, we have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. No matter your favorite cause, holiday giving can make an incredible impact on our communities. In search of ways to give back
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This past summer provided an enriching experience for Reality Changers graduate Roberto (‘18). With the support of an Alumni Advance Scholarship from the Reality Changers Alumni Network, Roberto was able to return to his home country of Mexico for a 3-month study abroad experience. He took the opportunity to write a research paper on his
What is Giving Tuesday? Just what is Giving Tuesday, anyway? It’s a global movement that celebrates generosity and kindness. It takes place on the Tuesday following the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, right after Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping events. This time of year often centers around consumerism. The Giving Tuesday movement aims to shift focus
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“Reality Changers changes lives.” – Martín, Reality Changers Class of 2018, UC San Diego Class of 2022
At the beginning of the 2023 school year, Reality Changers moved to a new location in Downtown San Diego.
Reality Changers is proud to announce that Rosa María Hernández has joined our team as our Vice President of Programs! Rosa María is an accomplished executive who is deeply committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of life. Her exceptional ability to bring together strategic program initiatives, community relations, and development
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On August 17, 2023, Reality Changers students gathered with youth from MidCity CAN and Youth Will for the first Youth Community Conversation held by California State Attorney General Rob Bonta. The purpose of this event was for the Attorney General to hear directly from California youth about the issues that are affecting their lives. Five
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On Sunday, August 6, 2023, 60 people conquered their fears and rappelled 29 stories down the side of the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. The event, called Over The Edge, was a fundraiser for Reality Changers, a local nonprofit that prepares youth from underserved communities to become first-generation college graduates and agents of change in
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San Diego, CA 92165
Since 2015, Reality Changers’ programming has been funded in part by a City of San Diego Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). These funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the City of San Diego.
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