First Graduate

Because of your generosity, we're able to provide kids with the information they need starting from junior high to make their college and career aspirations come true. If you'd like to make a donation, you can do so here: buff.ly/36oxVf9

Around here, we like to erase doubts and replace them with hope ✨ Happy Monday! #donate

We are so proud that our students actually want to learn and become the best versions of themselves, you would be surprised at how high their goals reach and we believe in them and support them every step of the way. #support buff.ly/3Skpo2d

Access to education closes the opportunity gap for young people changing their futures for the better. Your gift on #GivingTuesday helps us expand our program to include more underserved people. If you give now, your support will be matched and doubled. buff.ly/3tQcWNh

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🤗 This is a time to be thankful for everything we have and to appreciate the people who are in our lives. We hope you're able to enjoy today with your family or chosen family. #Thanksgiving

Give back this Thanksgiving 🦃 There's no better way to show how grateful 🙏🏽 you are than by giving back to the community. Donate to First Graduate and help a student achieve their greatest potential. buff.ly/36oxVf9

Sign up for our newsletter 📰 to stay up to date! We want to make sure that you're in the loop with all the ways you can support us, our events and our students. #newsletter You can join our newsletter here: buff.ly/3TUsxXo

Our high schoolers have been dreaming ☁️ of their futures since junior high, and now they're ready to take the next step. But this is just the beginning. #donate Donate today so they can reach their full potential: buff.ly/36oxVf9

Our goal is to change students' end-game. Their destiny isn't the same as those who came before them, they'll become the first to graduate college from their families 😊 Learn more here: buff.ly/3Skpo2d

Tamara Brown is a First Graduate grandparent 👵🏽of eleven children 👧🏽👶🏽, and the legal guardian of four of them. She called on First Graduate during a difficult time when educating the children at home became too much. Learn more about her story here: buff.ly/3ggZP0R

Today is National First-Generation Grad Day! It commemorates the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965 on November 8. We're delighted to celebrate this day with the young people we serve in San Francisco. For more info: buff.ly/3NMCrbD #firstgencollegegrad #firstgen

Did you know we have lots of ways you can volunteer with us and help a student become the first in their family to graduate college😀? Check out some of the ways in this post and even more on our website: buff.ly/3DndujR

Our events are so special because not only do we get to mix with those who are chasing their goals of going to college, but we also get to see those that have already accomplished this—and they can reflect on how far they have come too 💪🏽 #goals

First Graduate 🎓 is a nonprofit that makes a commitment, starting the summer after sixth grade through college graduation. We believe access to quality education is an opportunity gap, not an achievement gap. Learn more here buff.ly/3Skpo2d

There's nothing like the smile of someone who is proud 😊. It's a beautiful thing to see and it can make you feel so good, too. It's hard to find yourself proud most of the time, but when you do, you should definitely take advantage of it!

If you could spend $100, what would it be? A nice dinner 🍛 ? A pair of shoes 👠 ? A couple of trips to the gas station⛽? How about this time, you spend on helping a student get to college 😊 You can donate here!: buff.ly/36oxVf9 #donate

Today is the day we recognize afterschool programs and what they do to give young people opportunities to connect, explore, and dream. We are proud of how our middle school team had fun shining a light for this nationwide celebration! @afterschool4all #LightsOnAfterschool

Learning 🧠 is always the pathway to growth, and as long as you're growing, you're also learning 👩‍🏫. #learning

Rebecca is a shining star 🌠 She's committed to opening doors🚪 to educational opportunities for underprivileged youth, and we're so grateful for young adults like her who are willing to take the time to help 🤗 others. Read her story 📚 here! buff.ly/3foh1nN #volunteer

You see those numbers? 99% of our students enroll in college!😍 That's a BIG deal, and it's because First Graduate makes a huge impact on their lives 🎓 #firstgen