On June 18, 2020 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision allowing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to continue. We celebrate this, stand in solidarity with you, and recognize the work to support our undocumented community is far from over. Reality Changers cares about this issue because we care
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An update on our programming and operating hours
Dear Reality Changers Community, I want to thank each of you for your flexibility over the past month as Reality Changers has navigated the rapid and unprecedented disruption of our programming due to the global pandemic. These changes have been overwhelming, ambiguous, and frustrating—particularly due to the fact that it
Reality Changers COVID-19 Response
At Reality Changers, we believe in the power and resiliency of community—especially during difficult times. Like many of you, we have adapted our lives and our operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, the well-being of our students, our families, our volunteers, and our team remains our
December Newsletter
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!
We Stand With You: DACA Resources
On September 5, 2017, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, on behalf of the Trump administration, announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. While this news has left many of us distraught, we want to let our undocumented community we stand in solidarity with you. Reality
Have you heard the good news?
OUR 2017 REALITY CHANGERS WAITLIST HAD MORE APPLICANTS THAN EVER! Recently, 186 students on Reality Changers’ waiting list circled around the block as they hoped to get accepted to the program. With our retention rates higher than ever, there are fewer available spots than ever before, but these low-income youth are
Reality Changers Students Featured in Prego Commercial!
Prego brought together a group of sixteen first-generation college-bound Reality Changers students for a family dinner where they could share their stories, struggles, successes and dreams. In partnership with our organization, Prego helped our students discover a new family that can provide support, alleviate anxiety of the unknown college experience,
The Malin Burnham Awards a smashing success!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MALIN BURNHAM AWARDS The Malin Burnham Awards, on May 23, was a great success! We raised and recognized $2,610,855 at our first gala while celebrating our region’s Most-Admired Leaders. #CommunityBeforeSelf VIEW MORE HIGHLIGHTS “I emcee a lot of great nonprofit events in San Diego, but
Reality Changers Named Outstanding Non-Profit by San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
Reality Changers was recently awarded one of a six prestigious small business awards by the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. At the annual San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Awards reception in August, our organization was honored in the “Outstanding Non-Profit” category. The award was presented to
RC Alum Anthony Lee receives SDSU’s “Quest of the Best” award
Congratulations to Reality Changers College Apps Academy Class of 2013 graduate, Anthony Lee, for being selected as a recipient of the San Diego State University “Quest for the Best” award! The “Quest for the Best” award recognizes outstanding student leaders who have typified and promoted the mission of the university.
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