Richmond Promise

From starting college in a remote classroom to graduating as valedictorian of the Engineering department, El Cerrito HS alum Edgar De Anda has done all he can to take advantage of his time at San Francisco State University. Click the link below to find out more about Edgar's journey, what it meant to deliver the valedictorian speech at SFSU's Engineering graduation, and the ways in which he hopes his story might inspire future Richmond Promise Scholars. #RichmondCA #richmondpromise Story link: https://lnkd.in/gck-sq5V

The deadline to become a Richmond Promise Mentor for the 2024-25 school year has been extended! We're still on the lookout for dedicated professionals who have a passion for supporting Richmond Promise Scholars in their postsecondary journey. Joining the RP Mentor Program provides a chance to make an impact in the life of a Scholar and invest in the future of our community. To learn more about the program, review the Volunteer Description, and apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gmg8CxCJ today! #richmondpromise #richmondca

Mark your calendars! We are so excited to invite the community to our 2024 Scholar Celebration on August 3 at Richmond’s Civic Center Plaza. Come help us celebrate the newest cohort of Richmond Promise Scholars as they get ready to head to college. Details at the link below! #richmondpromise #RPScholarCelebration24 #richmondca Link: https://lnkd.in/gDeNEQ3S

Earlier this week, Richmond Promise Executive Director Christopher Whitmore had the opportunity to join the City of Emeryville's Community Services Committee to share a bit about the work we do as well as some of the benefits that Promise programs bring to cities like Richmond. Thank you so much to Community Services Manager Rebecca Sermeno for inviting us, and thanks to Mayor Courtney Welch, Councilmember Kalimah Priforce, and city staff who joined us for taking the time to learn about the work we do on behalf of Richmond students! #richmondpromise #promiseprograms 

Through the Richmond Promise Mentor Program, RP Scholars have the opportunity to pair with a professional who can share knowledge, skills, best practices and perspectives that help to foster both personal and professional growth. Prior to the 2023-24 school year, University of San Diego senior Megan Sanchez knew graduate school would be part of her future plans. So, she joined the Mentor Program with the hopes of gaining a bit of guidance as she went through the application process. Eventually, she got paired with Marissa Chávez, Senior Manager of Content at the California College Guidance Initiative, and the two got to work on grad school applications. In March, Megan got the notification that she’d been accepted into the San Diego State Ed.S. in School Psychology program. Richmond Promise staff caught up with both Megan and Marissa to ask a few questions about their experience in the Mentor Program. Click the link below to read more!

As part of the AmeriCorps VISTA program, Richmond Promise is seeking a pair of new teammates to join our staff! We are currently recruiting for a Scholarship Operations & Data Coordinator and a Communications & Marketing Coordinator. These are full-time service positions that include an end-of-service education stipend, and each requires a one-year commitment through AmeriCorps. For full job descriptions, more information on the AmeriCorps ViSTA program and info on how to apply, visit the link below. Link: https://lnkd.in/gREMjF_V

Big news! We are excited to announce that today we are launching the Richmond Promise Scholarship Fund! Providing annual scholarships to Richmond students has been the cornerstone of our programming since RP’s inception, and we want to continue to support Richmond students on their postsecondary journeys for years to come. While scholarships are just one aspect of the work we do at Richmond Promise, they are our greatest annual expense – making up a larger percentage of the RP budget than salaries, overhead, and program costs combined! RP Scholars can use scholarship funds ($1,500/year) to pay for tuition, books, housing, food, and other expenses related to their education. In order to scale and sustain our scholarship for years to come, we need to increase our fundraising efforts. Every dollar makes an impact, and all donations, no matter the size, will go directly to supporting students. Please visit the link below to contribute today! Link: https://lnkd.in/ecpC-fZS

Richmond Promise is excited to begin the search for an experienced development professional to join our team! If you have a passion for equity in education, experience in nonprofit fundraising and a desire to help us shape a better postsecondary future for Richmond Promise Scholars, then consider applying to be RP’s next Director of Development. Click the link below to view the job description and apply.

As more Richmond Promise Scholars complete their postsecondary education and prepare to enter the workforce, providing pathways to career-track employment has never been more important. To help RP Scholars prepare to take that next step, Richmond Promise is excited to announce the addition of Career Services Manager Irvin Hunter to the RP team! In this newly created role, Irv will work closely with RP alumni to connect them with employment opportunities, internships, and other access points to the workforce. Read more about Irv by visiting the link below! #richmondpromise #richmondca #careeraccess

Figuring out the college application process can be challenging for both students and parents. Whether it's helping to understand financial aid forms in a family's native language or simply taking the time to talk through a complicated process, Richmond Promise staff provides college access support in a number of ways. Today, we're highlighting RP Near-Peer Ambassador Karla Zermeno Gonzalez and her parents as they share a little about Karla's journey to San Jose State University, the role RP has played along the way, and the work she's now doing with RP to give back to her community. Click the link below to read more! #richmondpromise #richmondca #collegeaccess Link: https://lnkd.in/gGwevawA