PBMares Cares Philanthropic has awarded SLI a grant to support college access as a pathway to financial stability and economic success. The $5,000 grant will help fund SLI’s mission to support Latino/a/x high school students with college access through rigorous academic challenge, leadership development, scholarships, and supportive mentorships.
“College access changes lives for the better,” said SLI board chair Fawn-Amber Montoya. “I am grateful to PBMares for their generous grant, which will support students who are pursuing careers that will lead to greater economic success and financial stability for them, their families, and our communities.”
Through collaborations with university and high school staff, faculty, and students, SLI provides college access opportunities to students throughout high school, such as “Early College” seminars, leadership development and community service activities, college access events for students and families, and assistance with applying to college. SLI also provides financial support for college success.
Since 2012 SLI has offered programming and financial support for 203 SLI scholars in Harrisonburg, Richmond, and Winchester, including more than $542,000 in college scholarships, technology grants, and financial assistance for dual enrollment and Advanced Placement coursework.