Recently, the Reality Changers girls got a chance to go “shopping” with My Girlfriend’s Closet. The students had a great time and walked away with some nice clothes! A very special thank you to our tutors Chelsea, Lisa, and Gloria for helping to transport students to/from Liberty station.
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The Council on Best Practices for Ivy League Admission partners with Reality Changers
The Council on Best Practices for Ivy League Admission is proud to announce a new partnership with the San Diego-based Reality Changers scholarship program. All of Reality Changers’ current seniors will be granted guaranteed admission to Ivy League schools in the fall of 2014. The exact university to which each
Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary Bocce Ball Fundraiser
On Sunday, March 23rd, the Sunrise Del Mar Solana Beach Rotary Club held their annual Bocce Ball Fundraiser at the Del Mar Horse Park. This year, proceeds benefited Reality Changers and Just in Time Foster Youth. DMSB Rotary supports Reality Changers “because of its remarkable success in helping transform lives,
College Town Festival
On Sunday, November 3rd, Reality Changers hosted our 2nd Annual College Town Festival at Teralta Park. Around 500 community members + students and their families joined Reality Changers for a special day celebrating college in City Heights. Check out the video recap below! A big THANK YOU to all the
“The Graduates” Special Screening Invitation
“The Graduates” airs nationwide on PBS November 4th, 2013 at 10 p.m. You are invited to a special screening of the film, and meet the star, Eduardo Corona! Special Screening Invitation Monday, October 28th 5:30 – 7:00 pm Reality Changers Headquarters 3910 University Avenue Suite 300-RC San Diego, CA 92105
PBS’ “The Graduates” features RC Grad
The Graduates is a “two-part, bilingual documentary explores pressing issues in education today through the eyes of six Latino and Latina adolescents from across the United States, offering first-hand perspectives on the barriers they have to overcome in order to make their dreams come true” (itvs.org). The documentary features one
Reality Changers students at 2013 Imagen Awards
Reality Changers students had the unique opportunity to attend the 2013 Imagen Awards on Friday, August 16th. This award ceremony is hosted by the Imagen Foundation, an organization that works to further employment opportunities and positive media images of the Latino community in television and film. Check out some highlights…
Volunteer Spotlight: Erin’s Story
This article by Erin Russell first appeared on the blog Literally, Darling. “So if the resources were here, you’re saying these kids wouldn’t choose gangs?” “Nahhhh man, nah man – you choose that cause there’s no hope.” “People taking choices like going to college and that’s, like, making a choice—here you
Building Casas in Baja California
During Memorial Day Weekend, our North County chapter’s students & tutors joined forces with 400 other volunteers in Baja California to build homes at the “Come Build Hope” Community Service Project. Together, the group built 18 casas (homes) for families to live in. What an amazing opportunity for our Reality
Hundreds of Students. 10 Days. 6 Events.
Thursday Night’s 300th Congress – May 30th, 2013 On Thursday, May 30th, Reality Changers celebrated it’s 300th Congress which means that we have been meeting for 300 Thursday nights since 2008! Thursday Night Site Director Cece Villegas gave her very last lesson to her students as she’ll be moving on to