Dear Reader, As we continue our Giving Tuesday campaign, I want to share a story that captures the real impact of your generosity and the difference it makes for first-generation students navigating the college process without a roadmap. Meet Adrian, a senior from a military family whose father and brother have served in the U.S. Army. Growing up in an Army town where friends came and went every few years, Adrian learned early what it means to adapt, persevere, and lead with strength and...

Dear Reader, Earlier this month, Barrier Breakers took the stage at the One Young World Summit in Munich, joining leaders from over 190 countries working to address the world's most pressing humanitarian issues. We shared with over 2,000 international delegates and leaders how our work at Barrier Breakers is transforming access to higher education guidance. The message was clear:Talent is universal. Access is not. Around the world — and here in the U.S. — millions of brilliant young people...

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! This year, every student we counseled...