I was privileged to have extraordinary educational experiences. I believe in putting my money where my mouth is (or supporting my values) so it was an easy choice to donate to College Visions which makes educational opportunities available to others.”
 
Generous people like you make College Visions possible! People like you believe in the potential of young people, and show your support by volunteering and donating. Marguerite is Pile one of our amazing CV donor/volunteers and we want to share her story with you.

Could you tell us a little about yourself?
I grew up in Lexington, MA and have lived in Chicago, IL, San Francisco, CA, and Providence/Pawtucket for the last twenty-two years. After a long career in nonprofit and business working with people to enhance their lives and work environment, I am now actively engaged in my passion for painting and creating art.

Is education important to you and why? What was your educational journey like?
As a child I had the good fortune to have an excellent education. Both in Grammar and High School I was in an accelerated program. My early education left me with a lifelong eager desire to learn. My first Masters was in Social Work, and later my company sent me to school in Washington DC for a second Masters in Organizational Development. Today, at the Providence Art Club, I continue my lifelong learning by taking multiple art courses.

How did you connect with College Visions?
An important reason I first donated to College Visions was because at a Rhode Island Foundation luncheon there were two outstanding young women who sat at our table. I was impressed with their confidence and ability to engage in intelligent conversation with strangers and people much older than they. Those young women were from College Visions and acted as great ambassadors for the organization.

Do you think College Visions is an important resource to the community?
Yes! I believe College Visions is an important aid to community development by focusing on populations that otherwise might miss the opportunity of College if not guided in the application process and throughout their college years. I believe education is important no matter what economic or “class” level you were born into. Society benefits as a whole when we are more inclusive. I have volunteered at a review of essays day and would be happy to do so again.

Big thanks to Marguerite for your generous dedication to College Visions students!

December 8th at 5:30pm at 60 Valley Street, Unit 107 B, Providence, RI

Do you have a couple hours (or more) to spend supporting some amazing first-gen students?  Whether you’ve joined us before, or you’re feeling a new push to engage with your community, we welcome you!  Several opportunities to volunteer with College Visions in the coming weeks and months are listed below.  Please click the links to sign up-and thank you!

Pack-a-Package at Care Package Night on Wednesday, November 30th from 6-8pm at CV: Please RSVP here bit.ly/CVcares

Help students polish and submit their college applications: December 3rd & 4th or December 10th & 11th from 10:30am – 3pm: Please RSVP here bit.ly/cvparty16

Guide students through the FAFSA and CSS applications as they apply on any of the following dates: Please RSVP here bit.ly/volunteerfafsa
December 5th – 5:30 – 7:30pm
December 6th – 4:30 – 6:30pm
December 7th – 5:30 – 7:30pm
December 8th – 4:30 – 6:30pm
December 9th – 5:30 – 7:30pm

Contact Gleyribel Rodriguez at gleyribel@collegevisions.org or (401) 490-3996 if you have any questions.

Join us on Thursday, October 20th for the Simple Pleasures Warehouse Sale. You make a $20 donation to College Visions and get exclusive first access to all the treasures in the Simple Pleasures warehouse!