It is hard to believe that the holidays are here, and that 2018 is coming to a close! Life is always busy this time of year, so relax and take a moment to enjoy our December 2018 Newsletter, chock full of program updates, event recaps, and more!
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October Community Service
“To move forward, you have to give back.” – Oprah Winfrey October marks that time of year when Starbucks releases its famous pumpkin spice latte and wearing a costume is the norm. Although San Diegan weather allows for a light sweater every other week, we looked forward to the smell
COMMUNITY SERVICE RECAP: MID SEPT. – OCT.
“Nature is our treasure, help save it.” – Anonymous Last month, Reality Changers students gave back to our beautiful San Diego landscape by cleaning along the San Diego Watershed. The Watershed in San Diego County runs east to west for about 52 miles starting in the Cuyamaca Mountains. According to
Spring Community Service Report
“Volunteers are love in motion.” – Anonymous The spring is a season of celebration for our students and families. For many students, it is their last year in high school. This year Reality Changers helped 376 seniors transition into their first year in college. Among all the teens who prepared
6th Annual Job Shadow Week Recap
“This experience boosted my confidence!” (Angel, 11th grader) Our 6th Annual Job Shadow Week kicked off on Monday, March 26, 2018. Students from 8th to 12th grade visited 18 different hosts across San Diego County. These companies included: SeaWorld J. Craig Venter Institute Planned Parenthood KPBS Telecommunications Department of Justice
[Infographic] Healthy Student Habits for Optimum Productivity
The stereotype of the tired, worn-down student entering finals week – or even the end of an average week – has a ring of truth to it. A recent study showed a strong association between students’ sleep schedules and scholastic performance. Yet sleep is only one part of the puzzle.
Helping Reality Changers to Rise and Grind: Daymond John Fundraising Event Raises Scholarship Money for Inner-City Youth
Reality Changers usually relies on traditional philanthropy to support its programs but a recent event broke the mold, as some serious star power helped raise money for the college access and success program. Shark Tank TV star and New York Times bestselling author Daymond John, CEO of FUBU, headlined a
College Town News
College Town is currently serving 220 students on a weekly basis including our site in North County. We have recently partnered with David’s Harp Foundation where 4 of our students are getting the opportunity to learn how to use the power of media production to enhance their academic performance &
Advice from College Town
In the race to college, your only competition should be yourself. Students at Reality Changers begin their race to college without the tools necessary to finish, but we are here to close that gap. This month’s inspirational message comes straight from our Chief Inspiration Officer, Alex Reyes. Alex’s message is
Community Service, Monthly Report, January Issue
“Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. After a long-awaited break, we are back in the swing of community service weekends! Since the start of the academic year, students have accumulated a total of 1,427 hours. This month, hours were completed in partnership with
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