Since 1996, Barrio Logan College Institute (BLCI) has been breaking the cycle of poverty by preparing underserved students to be the first in their families to go to college. To date, 100% of students who have completed the college success curriculum have enrolled in college.
On average, it costs approximately $5,000 per student, per year, to provide these life changing programs that begin in 3rd grade. On Thursday, May 11th BLCI will host the Opportunity for Impact at Bali Hai. The event showcases the student’s success while raising funds to support BLCI’s college completion programs and expansion efforts to meet the growing demand to increase the capacity at BLCI El Cajon and Chula Vista locations.
The event provides members of the community an opportunity to make an impact of their own and change lives for students like Denise who will be attending college in 2025, “I feel so ready for college. This program is the step I needed to take, and I don’t feel like it is a huge, big scary abyss, but more like something I’ve been preparing for forever. If I hadn’t joined BLCI, I don’t think I would be at the top 10% of my class or would’ve had the drive and motivation to work towards it.”
A special addition this year is the recognition of BLCI Board member, Andy Achterkirchen as Honorary Chair. In addition to serving on the board, Andy returns as the Exclusive Presenting Sponsor for the second year in a row and has been a BLCI mathematics tutor for 25 years. Andy’s support has made a difference in countless students’ lives and the event will include a special recognition from BLCI staff and students throughout the years.
For tickets or sponsorship information, visit www.blci.org or contact Megan Evanson at (619) 232-4686.
