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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Thank you to UCSD-TV for hosting our President & CEO, Tamara Craver for a “Creative Conversation” about Reality Changers, first-generation education, and education in San Diego!
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On May 21, 2023, about 1500 people gathered at SeaWorld San Diego to celebrate high school seniors from Reality Changers, a program for future first-generation college graduates. The 175 students who were honored are from across San Diego County and will be the first in their families to attend college. This fall, students are planning
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Reality Changers upcoming fall fundraiser is the ultimate opportunity for thrills!
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“Nothing could turn me away from school. This is the reason I came to the United States. My mom sacrificed everything so my younger sister and I could pursue our education. A lot of people dream of these opportunities.” – Haniyeh Haniyeh is a Class of 2018 Reality Changers graduate, part of the first UCSD
Johnny Ritchey Scholarship recipients were celebrated on the field before the April 17th Padres home game.
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Congratulations to Reality Changers high school senior, Saad, for completing a short film that was showcased at the Media Arts Center San Diego’s Through Our Lens: Youth Stories of Expanded Learning in San Diego.
Email & Phone:
Info@RealityChangers.org
619.516.2222
Mailing Address:
PO Box 50220
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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