Mark Spiegelberg

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Dear Friends, Family and Colleagues,

When my good friend and roommate, Chris Heywood, approached me this fall about serving on the local board of Education First, I was honored. After learning about the mission and outcomes of the organization, I soon became ecstatic about the possibilities of directly impacting the lives of local students. Education First is a national nonprofit that provides scholarships and coaching to low-income youth and beyond. We are very excited to be working with and selecting low-income scholars from Jefferson and David Douglas High School.


Please check out the stories of our previous scholarship winners below. We are incredibly grateful for your donation!

Happy Holidays,

Mark

Amada Diaz (pictured left of logo)

David Douglas High School

Amada is the youngest of four. Before she even began school, she found herself facing the incarceration of her father. In dealing with this adversity, Amada sought counseling as a method to cope and find strength in herself. Through this experience, Amada was inspired to help others and has decided to pursue a Psychology degree and eventually a masters in Counseling. Amada is determined to go to college and is currently working 4 days a week to help with expenses.

Hibo Abtidon (pictured right of logo)

David Douglas High School

When Hibo was a freshman in high school, her family was issued an eviction notice and forced to leave their family home. Being the strongest english speaker in her family, the responsibility to find a new home fell on Hibo's young shoulders. Hibo was able to find a shelter to take the family in during their difficult time. While at the shelter, Hibo had a startling realization; very few of those inhabiting the shelter attended college. With this awareness, Hibo dedicated herself to obtaining a college degree. Hibo plans to study communications with a minor in social work. She hopes to one day serve as an advocate to families and individuals facing significant life obstacles.