Legacy Scholars

Programming for college-aged youth

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OVERVIEW

A program led to assist a cohort of at-risk college students (ages 16-24) of color through graduation through year-round, holistic support. 

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

Legacy Scholars is an innovative new program designed to help retain first-generation students and young adults of color through graduation, helping provide support, assistance and skills to contribute to their educational success. 

Through supporting 60 young people through education assistance, mental health services, basic needs, recovery support and case management, Project Legacy will continue our mission of providing hope and opportunities to young people willing to make the necessary changes in their lives.

Programming for participants of the Legacy Scholars program includes: 

  • Educational assistance and tutoring

  • Mental health support 

  • Meals and groceries

OUR PARTNERS

Legacy Scholars is a collaborative effort. The partners of this program includes:

  • Rochester Public Schools

  • Lily Gonzalez, Cofounder of the Revolutionary Scholars of California

  • Jose Osuna, Founder of Restore INK