Project Legacy

Legacy scholars is an innovative 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 78 young people in 2023 through tuition and education assistance, rent assistance, food, mental health services, basic needs, recovery support and case management, Project Legacy continues 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: tuition and rent assistance educational assistance and tutoring mental health support meals and groceries educational supplies mentorship college visits career planning2023 Legacy scholars outcomes include:17 college degrees, two high school diplomas and a ged were earned by bipoc, first-generation students.$38,000 was invested in rental assistance for youth struggling to remain in college. $2,000 supported youth in need of medical and dental assistance$12,000 was invested in the cost of groceries and nourishment$6,500 was invested in helping youth with clothing costs$9,000 supported telecommunications costs$37,500 was invested in tuition assistance young people ages 16-24 who have grown up in generational poverty and faced multiple barriers are eligible for this program.