The college access nonprofit Shenandoah Valley Scholars Latino Initiative (SLI) has awarded nearly $170,000 in college scholarships and technology grants for the 2026-27 academic year, passing $1 million in total student support since its incorporation in 2012. The milestone will be highlighted at Celebración de SLI’s Million Dollar Año at the Loft on Liberty St. in Harrisonburg on Saturday, November…
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Understanding options and stepping boldly forward: Valley Health leaders see bright futures for SLI scholars
When Winchester SLI scholars heard from Valley Health leaders in April, they didn’t just learn about healthcare professions; they also met community health leaders who were thrilled to spark their imaginations for their paths ahead. The after-school SLI meeting highlighted careers ranging from nursing to rehabilitation therapy and allied health. Led by Valley Health outreach coordinator Elizabeth Campbell (pictured speaking),…
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“SLI Saturday” highlights health and wellness
A Harrisonburg “SLI Saturday” this spring featured JMU and Sentara Health representatives in a panel conversation on health and wellness, with personal reflections on resilience. Each month Harrisonburg SLI scholars meet with their SLI program directors and college student mentors on a Saturday for programs that develop leadership skills and support systems critical to wellbeing and academic success. The March…
