10,000 Degrees

10,000 Degrees was honored to attend A Closer Look at Education in Marin last week at College of Marin. It was an insightful look at how school districts, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations are partnering to address educational equity issues in Marin.

A special thank you to Jaimi Cortes of COR Philanthropic Strategies for sponsoring this important conversation, and to panelists Jonathan Eldridge, President of College of Marin, and Richard Raya, Executive Director of Marin Promise Partnership, for sharing their expertise and perspectives.

Pictured (left to right): Tracy Solomon,10,000 Degrees Board of Directors; Jaimi Cortes, COR Philanthropic Strategies; Dr. Jonathan Eldridge, Superintendent/President at College of Marin; Pam Cook, 10,000 Degrees Marin Advisory Board Member; Caroline Silverstein, 10,000 Degrees Chief Development Officer

🔓 Our Alumni Are Unlocking Their Potential

📺 Don't miss Class of 2026 alum Stephanie Fayette sharing how 10,000 Degrees' support throughout her college journey helped her never feel alone. 🎓✨

👇 Click below to watch on NBC Bay Area: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/news/local/10000-degrees-graduating-class/4095904/

Thank you, Stephanie, for sharing your story and the impact of community!

🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of our LGBTQ+ scholars. It’s a powerful reminder that inclusion and equity matter—in classrooms, on campuses, and beyond. Everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in supportive educational spaces.

In case you missed it, Kayla Pineda, a 10,000 Degrees recent alum, and Ivette House, deputy program officer, were on KTVU Channel 2 sharing how our holistic approach helps first-gen students get to and through college! 🎓✨

Kayla Pineda’s incredible journey from the Bay Area to Wall Street shows exactly what happens when we remove barriers for first-gen students. She and Ivette shared how we hit a massive milestone this year, celebrating our largest graduating class ever with over 620 (and counting!) students earning their degrees!

🫶 A huge thank you to Kayla for sharing her inspiring story, and to Ivette for highlighting our powerful and comprehensive support. 📸 And shout out to the talented Eucario Calderon for the amazing footage of our scholars at the 10,000 Degrees Grad Photo Shoot!

Watch the full segment: https://www.ktvu.com/news/bay-area-nonprofit-marks-milestone-helping-500-students-earn-college-degrees-over-45-years

Extending a huge thanks to the incredible volunteers who rocked our Money Matters Workshop at Abraham Lincoln High School in San Francisco recently! 🌟 Your energy and guidance gave our students the real-world confidence they need to own their financial futures. 🎓

Learn more about our Money Matters workshops: https://10000degrees.org/partners/money-matters-workshops/

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🌟 "Obtaining each degree was hard, but it was made easier because I had 10,000 Degrees, a network of people I could trust to provide the support I needed to get to and through higher education." - Gymmel Trembly, attorney at Vedder Price LLP, 10,000 Degrees Alum, & 2025 Alumni Changemakers Semi-finalist.

🎬 We are still feeling energized by our ONE Amazing Community Gala alum keynote speaker, Gymmel Trembly whose story of struggle, support, and paying it forward inspired us all.

✨ Thank you, Gymmel, for sharing your incredible journey of empowerment and for making an impact in our community! 🧡

👉 Don't miss Gymmel's powerful words—watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYx1xJqgqdQ&t=2284s

👇 Nominations Now Open for Bay Area Host Committee Impact Awards

We remain grateful to have received the Bay Area Host Committee Community Impact Award last year, and were deeply honored to be joined at the award ceremony by 10,000 Degrees alum Imani Lawson, whose story—and the video featuring her journey—were instrumental in our selection.

Know a local hero or powerhouse organization making an impact in the Bay Area? 🌟 Nominations are officially open for this year's Bay Area Host Committee Impact Awards! 👇

Learn more & submit a nomination at: https://bayareahostcommittee.com/bahc-impact-awards

Watch Imani's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjDhttsYgpE

The recent Heart of Napa awards ceremony was a beautiful celebration of the incredible impact made by so many Napa community members! We were deeply honored to be nominated for the Achievement in Nonprofit Excellence award, and equally thrilled to celebrate Deborah Freed Goldman, our Board Vice Chair and Napa Advisory Board Chair, for her nomination for the Excellence in Board Leadership Award.

Thank you, Deborah, for your tireless commitment to our mission, your thoughtful engagement with our students, and your incredible support of our community!

Photo caption: Maria Cisneros, Natalie deLeuze, Deborah Freed Goldman, Katrin Ciaffa, Teresa Foster.

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Today is College Completion Day, and we are celebrating the incredible achievements of our students! 🎉

📈 80% of our 4-year college students earn their bachelor’s degrees, double the national average!

🎓 We are committed to ensuring our students have the support they need to get to and through college transforming not only their own future but the lives of their families and the entire community.