Celebrate and Support the Future of Compton's Youth

At Unearth and Empower Communities (UEC), we believe every young person deserves a real chance to pursue higher education—regardless of their zip code or income level. The UEC College Scholarship Program turns that belief into action by supporting first-generation college students from Compton who have demonstrated resilience, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to their futures.

To date, we’ve awarded over $62,000 in scholarships, empowering students to attend colleges and universities across the country and pursue careers in education, STEM, healthcare, business, and the arts. Your support helps remove financial barriers and turns dreams into degrees.

🌟 You’re Invited!

Join Unearth & Empower Communities and The Mattison L. Haywood “Love is Key” Foundation
for a dinner celebration in honor of our
Pathways Scholarship Recipients

🗓 Thursday, June 12th | 7 PM
📍 Events on Pine (140 Pine Ave., 3rd Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802)
✅ Come Hungry! City BBQ & Catering will be serving up their BEST for our Compton Scholars & Champions

🌟 Ticket Information!

🎟️ $50 – Community Champion

Celebrate our scholars and show your support as a vital part of the village helping them thrive.
Includes: General dinner admission and program access

🏅 $100 – Education Champion

Stand behind a student’s academic journey and help pave the way to college success.
Includes: Dinner admission and reserved program seating

🏆 $250 – Legacy Champion

Invest in long-term impact and help shape a future leader’s path to purpose.
Includes: Premier program seating, Dinner admission and a special gift

💫 Champion of Hope (Custom Donation Amount)

For those who believe in big dreams and bold futures. Your gift—of any amount—helps remove financial barriers and makes college a reality for Compton youth.
Includes: Gratitude acknowledgment and impact update after the event

📞 Contact: Sara Bomani at (310) 625-9571
📧 Email: sara@unearthandempower.org

When you purchase a Scholarship Awards Dinner ticket, you invest directly in the lives and futures of young leaders from Compton. Your donation makes a real impact:

🔹 $500 helps cover textbooks
🔹 $1,000 supports housing or meal plans
🔹 $2,500 funds a full UEC scholarship

👉 Donate today at unearthandempower.org

Together, we can build a bridge from potential to purpose and celebrate the scholars who are shaping a brighter tomorrow.

10th Annual Pathways Scholarship Awards Dinner

By Unearth and Empower Communities

10th Annual Pathways Scholarship Awards Dinner

Raising & Awarding $34K for 26 Compton Scholars