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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Embracing a Culture of Respect for All
On behalf of the Board and staff of Reality Changers, I write today hoping you and your families are well and safe, yet knowing that many of us are not. Our hearts are aching, and we are searching for answers, actions, and hope. All of us are concerned about our
Meet our CSU San Marcos College Ambassador
We are excited to launch the pilot year of our College Ambassador Program at three local universities: CSU San Marcos, UC San Diego, and San Diego State. The College Ambassador Program is designed to empower upper class students to take on leadership roles as mentors and help provide incoming first-year
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!
Personal Statement Advice
Increase Your College Readiness by Knowing How to Create a Personal Statement Applying for college is exciting! Less exciting, though, is the prospect of penning a personal statement. Even the best writers find themselves caving under the pressure of such a high-stakes assignment. We’ll share a secret: writing a personal
Summer Programs at RC [View Gallery!]
We hope everyone had an amazing summer! It was another exciting summer at Reality Changers. We laughed, learned, hiked, camped, and so much more. Here’s a recap of it all: Academic Connections Every summer, Reality Changers students who earn a 3.5 GPA or higher have the opportunity to attend UC
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
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
Get Involved with Reality Changers: An Infographic
We are so thankful for our volunteers, action team members, community partners, donors and sponsors for all they contribute to Reality Changers! If you would like to help support our mission, take action today: Donate Attend a Speech Night Join an Action Team Volunteer Become a Community Partner Become a
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