Congratulations Class of 2026!

Jul 16

Investing in Education

Empowering Young Women

Dear Friends,

This spring, 100% of the Young Women's Leadership Academy Class of 2026 graduated and earned acceptance to college. Every single senior crossed the graduation stage with a plan for her future and the opportunity to continue her education.

Even more remarkably, this incredible class earned more than $15 million in merit-based scholarships.

That number represents far more than academic achievement. It represents possibility.

For many of our students, most of whom are the first in their families to attend college, scholarships mean the difference between wondering if college is financially possible and confidently choosing where they will thrive.

As we sent off our graduating seniors into their bright futures ahead, we welcomed our rising seniors to College Bootcamp.

Our GEMS sacrificed two relaxing summer days to invest in their future by attending the college application workshop. They'll enter the fall prepared to submit strong early applications, reducing stress, saving time and money, and getting a head start on the exciting journey to college.

This fall, a new class of young women will walk through the doors of YWLA with big dreams and limitless potential.

Because of your support, they will have access to rigorous academics, transformative leadership experiences, college readiness programming, and a community that empowers them to believe that college isn't just possible, it's expected.

Thank you for investing in their futures.

With gratitude,