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100% College Acceptance in Trenton — See the Impact of Your Giving

Published 2 months ago • 1 min read

Dear Reader,

We’re celebrating an incredible milestone: we’re already 30% of the way to our $100,000 End-of-Year Giving goal!

Every gift to givebutter.com/firstgen helps us move one step closer to ensuring that every first-generation and low-income student receives the guidance, mentorship, and access they deserve.

Your support transforms stories — like the ones we’re sharing today.

100% College Acceptance for HomeWorks Trenton Scholars – Watch the Story!

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This year, every student we counseled at HomeWorks Trenton—a free, after-school boarding program for girls—was accepted to college.

Your generosity made that possible. Hear directly from our HomeWorks Trenton scholars about our partnership.

From Private Equity to NYU Law: A Barrier Breakers Success Story 🌟

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“I came into the law school process with experience in private equity and social impact investing — but I didn’t yet have a cohesive story.
Working with my advisor, Glenn, helped me connect my family history and professional experiences into a powerful narrative that spoke to my purpose.
That story helped me get into my dream school — NYU Law — and Barrier Breakers has continued to mentor and connect me with leaders in my field ever since.
I wouldn’t be here without them.”
— Blake, 1L, NYU School of Law

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Help Us Meet Our End-of-Year Goal!

Together, we’re raising $100,000 to expand our programs and reach even more first-generation and low-income students across the country.

Your generosity keeps our Trenton partnership thriving, fuels new Impact Hubs in communities like Philadelphia, Miami, and beyond, and helps students like Blake turn their dreams into reality.

Whether you choose to give one-time, monthly, or quarterly, or contribute through a Donor-Advised Fund or check, your support sustains this work year-round.

Every dollar moves us closer to a world where every student — no matter where they start — has the opportunity to access higher education, mentorship, and the support they need to thrive.

💛 Make your gift today and be part of the story:​
👉🏽 https://givebutter.com/firstgen​

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Barrier Breakers, Inc.

Increasing access to higher education for first-generation and marginalized students

Barrier Breakers®, Inc. has supported 7,000+ students on the college and law school application journey. In addition to sliding scale services based on income, we partner with non-profit organizations and institutions to provide service pro bono services to high-need students. Learn more about our work and how you can continue to support access to higher education for everyone!

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