Category: News
26 Mar 2026 |
Celebrating Lynn Walker’s Impact
In July 2014, Lynn joined the BCS team, working alongside then-executive director Joleen Eeson Ruffin and took on the role of providing support for our scholars. She has always been a ferocious advocate for our scholars. Whether it’s a call for help in selecting courses, deciding on majors, navigating relationships with professors, ...
Continue Reading about Celebrating Lynn Walker’s Impact21 Nov 2025 |
What we’re grateful for
Last week, amid all the uncertainty and chaos, we decided to pause and do something simple: share what we’re grateful for. Our team held a potluck and took some time to reflect on what we’re truly grateful for—the moments, the people, and the small wins that remind us why this work matters. We wanted to...
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07 Jul 2025 |
Welcome 2025 Scholars!
At our summer celebration we welcomed our new 2025 scholars and congratulated our 2025 graduates! Not all the new scholars were able to attend the event, but those that did received their certificate and were welcomed alongside proud family members. Bachelor Degree High Hopes Scholars Krubel B-Monroe University of Southern California ...
Continue Reading about Welcome 2025 Scholars!24 Jun 2025 |
Words of advice
A huge congratulations to our exceptional college graduates for 2025! All their hard work paid off, so we asked them to share their best piece of advice. They are dropping their wisdom and insights from their college journeys below. Our 2025 Graduates! Cindy Alonzo MoralesUC BerkeleyB.A. Psychology Shayla AveryUCLAB.A. World ...
Continue Reading about Words of advice20 Jun 2025 |
2025 Summer Celebration
The BCS community gathered for one of our most inspiring annual traditions: our June Celebration. Together, we honored 31 graduates and welcomed 30 new scholars into our programs, joined by mentors, alumni, families, and friends. The energy in the room was filled with joy and hope for the future as scholars shared their stories and...
Continue Reading about 2025 Summer Celebration14 Feb 2025 |
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An Inside Look at Our Organization for Applicants
Discover our inspiring culture, flexible work, and mission to create the next generation of leaders. Apply now for the Operations Manager role!
Continue Reading about An Inside Look at Our Organization for Applicants13 Dec 2024 |
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2025 High Hopes Program Applications Now Open!
Now accepting applications for the 2025 High Hopes Scholarship Programs.
Continue Reading about 2025 High Hopes Program Applications Now Open!26 Aug 2024 |
Welcome 2024 Scholars!
Introducing the 2024 High Hopes Scholars and congratulations to our recent college graduates!
Continue Reading about Welcome 2024 Scholars!30 Jul 2024 |
Remembering an Extraordinary Friend
Narsai David was a founding board member of our organization in 1992 (then known as Berkeley Community Fund) and led it as board president for many years. We are deeply saddened by his passing in June 2024.
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21 Jun 2023 |
Remembering Dorothy Walker
Dorothy spent six decades of local activism which touched practically every aspect of Berkeley life.
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