Dear Reader, At Barrier Breakers, May is a season of both impact and invitation. This month, we’re celebrating student milestones—from financial aid workshops to full-ride scholarships. And we’re also inviting you to help us reach the next 40 students who are still waiting for support. Your support can be life-changing for these resilient and ambitious students. Here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished together and where we’re headed next. Support Us Sponsor a First-Generation Student in the...

Dear Reader, At Barrier Breakers, we’re dedicated to empowering first-generation students. For us, a first-generation student includes any student whose parents or guardians did not complete a four-year college degree traditionally in the United States. This group includes students whose parents went to college in another country, completed their degree online, and/or completed their degree later in life as a returning adult student. Your support can be life-changing for these resilient and...

Dear Reader, With ongoing political uncertainty, economic instability, and deep divisions in our society, the path forward can feel uncertain—especially for students navigating a world that seems increasingly stacked against them. But education, mentorship, and opportunity remain powerful forces for change. By investing in students today, we are building a future of resilience, leadership, and impact. While it’s easy to feel powerless in the face of so many external challenges, the truth is,...