✏️ 🎓 Ready to make a direct impact on a student’s college future? Our 10-week Summer Writing Partner program is the perfect opportunity to get involved with Mission Graduates! Starting in a few weeks, you’ll spend just one hour per week helping a high school student craft compelling Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) for their UC college applications. As a Writing Partner, you’ll work one-on-one with a student to help them tell their unique story and showcase their potential to college admissions committees. No special background required - just a passion for supporting young people on their educational journey. “I was thrilled at the chance to work deeply with just one student, having the time to fully understand their story and help them craft it into a compelling narrative,” shares Natalie, a former Writing Partner and current Director of Program Impact. “It is rare to find a volunteer opportunity in which you make such a concrete impact on another person’s life, and get to see the fruits of that impact for many years to come.” This focused summer commitment (June-August 2025) gives students a crucial head start on their college applications while allowing you to witness their growth and confidence firsthand. 🫶 💫 Interested in becoming a Writing Partner? Learn more and apply: #Volunteering #CollegeAccess #WritingPartner #MissionGraduates #CommunityImpact (fb)

🏁 👏 Dylan’s College Journey Marks a Meaningful Milestone We’re celebrating an important milestone with the Hernandez family! This fall, Dylan will become the first in his family to attend college when he begins at San Francisco State University. For his mother Elsa, a dedicated Promotora with our Parent Partner Program, this achievement represents the fulfillment of a dream years in the making. “My biggest dream is for Dylan to become the first in our family to graduate college, and for Matthew to follow the same path,” she shares. Dylan’s acceptance is more than an individual accomplishment—it’s a significant moment for the entire family that opens doors to new possibilities and serves as inspiration for his younger brother. 💝 Elsa’s own journey with Mission Graduates demonstrates the power of parent engagement. What began as seeking support for her children has evolved into community leadership: “I would love the opportunity to continue doing what I have learned from the Parent Partner Program—my community involvement and grassroots organizing—to build stability for more families.” These interconnected journeys—Dylan’s educational advancement and Elsa’s leadership development—show how educational support creates meaningful change for families. 💫 🫶 Your support makes these breakthrough moments possible. During our spring campaign, every dollar donated will be matched 100%, doubling your impact for families across San Francisco. Donate today: #FirstGeneration #EducationalEquity #MissionGraduates #SpringCampaign (fb)