Reality Changers

Lead Partner: Ann McCulloch

Reality Changers is an after-school mentoring program that helps disadvantaged San Diego youth become first-generation college students. In 2010, 40 low-income students earned $3.5 million in financial aid and scholarships from universities across the nation. Reality Changers’ staff and volunteers provide ongoing support and tutoring for students who might otherwise drop out or get involved with gangs and drugs. Despite the program’s success, there are many more students on Reality Changers’ waiting list. This is an ideal fit for increased capacity-building through the involvement of SDSVP volunteers. 

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