We are immensely grateful for your generous contribution to support Wayside scholars on their current to college. Your support is instrumental in helping us empower first-generation students.

Wayside Schools is dedicated to serving a community where over 80% of our clients identify as Latino, and over 70% are eligible for free or reduced lunch. For many of these students, they will be the first in their families to pursue a college education.

Students who actively participated in our survey or responded to our check-in calls shared that a financial barrier of approximately $1,500.00 kept them from enrolling in their second year of college. The College Completion Program at Wayside Schools is pivotal in supporting these students during this critical time.

Our mission is clear – to advance first-generation student success through intentional high-impact programming that revolves around two key pillars:

Partnerships for Academic Success and Leadership Development: We believe in fostering meaningful collaborations that contribute to our students' academic achievements and leadership development. Your support allows us to forge impactful partnerships that will positively shape the college experience for these ambitious young minds.
Services Building Community, Increasing Engagement, and Promoting Retention: Navigating the unfamiliar terrain of higher education can be daunting, particularly for first-generation students. Your support enables us to provide essential services that build a sense of community, increase student engagement, and promote retention, ensuring that our students enroll in college and graduate.

Your commitment to the College Completion Program at Wayside Schools demonstrates your belief in the transformative power of education and your dedication to creating opportunities for underrepresented students.

We are truly honored to have you as a partner in this mission.

Once again, thank you for your generosity and belief in our cause.

With gratitude,

Elizabeth Wrona

Senior Director of Development, Wayside Schools

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