Access Youth Academy

Happy World Squash Day! ___________ For more information about Access, please visit: www.accessyouthacademy.org #Access #AccessYouthAcedemy #equalopportunity #commitment #communitybasedorganization #empoweringyouth #motivation #studentsuccess #successstories #changemakers #sandiego #helpingcommunitiesthrive #smallactsofkindness #bethechange #generositymarketplace

This is what student success looks like. Meet Abigail! >>High-school junior with 4.13GPA >>President of the Robotics Club >>Dedicated volunteer at Sharp-Grossmont Hospital >>Loves the sport of squash and is appreciative of her teammates and coaches who push her to excel and support her growth... >>Attended a summer intensive educational program in Chicago focused on STEM >>Her interests in science and medicine arise from a desire to shift the demographics in the STEM fields. >>Believes organizations like Access are key to shaping a better world. >>Grateful for her Access family of supporters In her words: Especially during these times of social distancing Access has really been there me. The daily zoom workouts, weekly meetings, and check-in calls have made me feel important and calm during these unprecedented times. I am tremendously grateful for this and all the opportunities Access has given me. During the month of September, Access is running a Back to School fundraising campaign focused on making sure Access youth have the resources they need to succeed academically, and lead successful, independent lives of leadership and service as adults. Your donations make student success possible! To those of you who have already donated, THANK YOU for your generous support!! If you haven't donated yet, please donate today and help us reach our goal of raising $20K by September 30th to support Access youth as they head back to school and navigate their virtual classrooms. We believe every youth deserves equal access to educational & socio-economic opportunities for growth and advancement. Support Equity in Education. #accessyouthacademy #equalopportunity #commitment #communitybasedorganization #empoweringyouth #studentsuccess #equityineducation #sandiego #empoweringyouth #changemakers #bethechange #helpingcommunitiesthrive #smallactsofkindness #gererositymarketplace

Check out this super exciting news from US Squash! US Squash Announces Access Youth Academy as Third Community Affiliate! At US Squash we have always been impressed by the record of success built by Access Youth Academy students and the committed staff and supporters of the program. We look forward to partnering closely with them as a Community Affiliate as they move into their new facility, which will provide an anchor for the sport in Southern California as they build broa...dly inclusive programming that will allow new generations of players to enjoy the lifelong benefits of squash. https://www.ussquash.com/us-squash-announces-access-youth-/ #ussquash #Access #AccessYouthAcedemy #equalopportunity #commitment #communitybasedorganization #empoweringyouth #motivation #studentsuccess #successstories #changemakers #sandiego #helpingcommunitiesthrive #smallactsofkindness #bethechange #generositymarketplace #squashgoals #squashlife #squashtraining #squashcourt #squashaddict #squashclub

Saturday, October 3rd is Laureus' Sport for Good Day, and Saturday, October 10th is World Squash Day. In anticipation of these special days, we would like to support our partner Squash and Education Alliance in their social media efforts designed to highlight the positive impact of sport in our network. We invite YOU to share brief 1-2 sentence reflections on how sport has had an impact on your life and/or why you love squash. You can share your thoughts through this form ht...tps://rb.gy/fdzouo or by leaving a comment below. We would love to hear your thoughts! ___________ For more information about Access, please visit:www.accessyouthacademy.org #Access #AccessYouthAcedemy #equalopportunity #commitment #communitybasedorganization #empoweringyouth #motivation #studentsuccess #successstories #changemakers #sandiego #helpingcommunitiesthrive #smallactsofkindness #bethechange #generositymarketplace

Today we would like to say THANK YOU to one of our amazing board members who provided Access with so much support: Meet Julie Visser Julie is the Vice President of Executive Search and Coaching for The Toft Group, a ZRG Company. She leads executive search efforts for CEO, Executive and Board level positions in the Life Science and Healthcare High Tech industries, as well as provides coaching for executives who are in a career transition.... Prior to joining the Toft Group, Julie enjoyed a professional career leading and partnering with US companies’ worldwide human resources efforts, including Life Technologies, Thermo Fisher and NuVasive. Her expertise in talent acquisition, global C-suite executive placement and executive career coaching have resulted in countless job opportunities for those seeking career advancement while providing organizations with top diverse talent. In addition, she is the Founder and President of JA Talent Partners, a company that specializes in coaching and advancing women in the workforce. Julie has published 2 workbooks which are guides to re-entering the job market and enjoys speaking to groups and organizations on the topics of career advancement and how to attract the best diverse talent in today’s environment. ___________ For more information about Access, please visit:www.accessyouthacademy.org #Access #AccessYouthAcedemy #equalopportunity #commitment #communitybasedorganization #empoweringyouth #motivation #studentsuccess #successstories #changemakers #sandiego #helpingcommunitiesthrive #smallactsofkindness #bethechange #generositymarketplace

This is what student success looks like. Meet Lexa! >> High-school senior with 4.25GPA >> Passionate about helping others >> Engaged citizen who volunteers with various organizations working to provide services and relief to asylum seekers in San Diego >> Involved in Spanish National Honors Society and the drama club, secretary of the gardening club... >> A great listener who contributes to important discussions not only with her voice, but with her listening skills >> Grateful for her Access family of supporters In her words: "I am grateful for the opportunities Access has provided me. I never would've thought I'd be able to experience the moments of personal growth that have come from my involvement with Access. I hope more Access students will be able to experience the same opportunities." During the month of September, Access is running a Back to School fundraising campaign focused on making sure Access youth have the resources they need to succeed academically, and lead successful, independent lives of leadership and service as adults. Your donations make student success possible! To those of you who have already donated, THANK YOU for your generous support!! If you haven't donated yet, please donate today and help us reach our goal of raising $20K by September 30th to support Access youth as they head back to school and navigate their virtual classrooms. We believe every youth deserves equal access to educational & socio-economic opportunities for growth and advancement. Support Equity in Education. #accessyouthacademy #equalopportunity #commitment #communitybasedorganization #empoweringyouth #studentsuccess #equityineducation #sandiego #empoweringyouth #changemakers #bethechange #helpingcommunitiesthrive #smallactsofkindness #gererositymarketplace

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Today we would like to say THANK YOU to one of our supporters: Meet Sofia Wadler Sofia Wadler is the founder of Pallas Enterprise (www.pallasenterprise.com) - a San Diego - based marketing agency for consumer protection attorneys and law firms. Before starting her own agency, Sofia worked as a marketing director for two consumer protection law firms: Hyde & Swigart, APC and Kazerouni Law Group, APC. Sofia grew up in Siberia, Russia. She moved to San Diego after receiving a... scholarship from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Academically, Sofia holds a Russian and a U.S. law degree as well as a German legal studies certificate. In her free time, Sofia enjoys attending art events with her husband, traveling, and practicing martial arts and indoor rock climbing. ___________ For more information about Access, please visit: www.accessyouthacademy.org #Access #AccessYouthAcedemy #equalopportunity #commitment #communitybasedorganization #empoweringyouth #motivation #studentsuccess #successstories #changemakers #sandiego #helpingcommunitiesthrive #smallactsofkindness #bethechange #generositymarketplace See more

This is what student success looks like. Meet Angel! >> High-school senior with 4.0GPA >> First generation American citizen >> Hopes to attend UC San Diego to study law... >> Aspires to become an immigration lawyer and work to make the immigration process more smooth and humane >> Co-founder of the creative writing club and member of the Model UN club, the gardening club, and the cross country team at the Preuss school >> Passionate about squash, soccer, and an avid movie buff >> Grateful for his Access family of supporters In his words: "I am thankful for people of Access who have taught me the importance of being an engaged community member as well as using my voice to create change." During the month of September, Access is running a Back to School fundraising campaign focused on making sure Access youth have the resources they need to succeed academically, and lead successful, independent lives of leadership and service as adults. We are 63% of the way to our goal! To those of you who have already donated, THANK YOU for your generous support!! Your donations make student success possible! If you haven't donated yet, please donate today and help us reach our goal of raising $20K by September 30th to support Access youth as they head back to school and navigate their virtual classrooms. https://secure.givelively.org//acc/back-to-school-campaign Click the link to donate. We believe every youth deserves equal access to educational & socio-economic opportunities for growth and advancement. Support #Equity in #Education.

Thank you Mission Driven Finance for supporting our Back-to-School fundraiser! https://www.facebook.com/MDFinanceSD/posts/664664877512266

This is what student success looks like! Meet Tiffany Fung >> 2020 Access Youth Academy graduate >> First in her family to attend college... >> Graduated from UC Berkeley with departmental honors and an undergraduate degree in molecular & cell biology >> Currently enrolled in a doctorate program in optometry and seeing patients under supervision >> Passionate about giving back to her community In her words: "My time at Access has been life-changing to say the least." "Looking back, I’m glad that Access created an environment during my teenage years where they taught me it’s okay to fail, it’s okay to make mistakes, and that it’s more important to work hard, grow, and challenge yourself to move outside of your comfort zone. It is because of the opportunities and resources Access provides that allows us to develop our love for the sport of squash, to do the best we can do academically, and to understand and appreciate our community and learn how we can give back to it. What Access emphasizes is beyond athletic and academic scholarship. It emphasizes teamwork, self-growth, and hard work, all of which plays into success and preparation for college and life." - Tiffany During the month of September, Access is running a Back to School fundraising campaign focused on making sure Access youth have the resources they need to succeed academically, and lead successful, independent lives of leadership and service as adults. Your donations make student success possible! To those of you who have already donated, THANK YOU for your generous support!! If you haven't donated yet, please donate today and help us reach our goal of raising $20K by September 30th to support Access youth as they head back to school and navigate their virtual classrooms. We believe every youth deserves equal access to educational & socio-economic opportunities for growth and advancement. Support Equity in Education.

It’s back to school time! Access students are busy navigating their new virtual learning environments, and Access Youth Academy is by their side, guiding and supporting students every step of the way. During the month of September, Access is running a Back to School fundraising campaign focused on making sure Access youth have the resources they need to succeed academically, and lead successful, independent lives of leadership and service as adults.... Please donate today and help us reach our goal of raising $20K by September 30th to support Access youth as they head back to school and navigate the virtual classrooms. https://secure.givelively.org//acc/back-to-school-campaign Your donations make student success possible! #Access #AccessYouthAcedemy #equalopportunity #commitment #communitybasedorganization #empoweringyouth #motivation #studentsuccess #successstories #changemakers #sandiego #helpingcommunitiesthrive #smallactsofkindness #bethechange #generositymarketplace

We are excited to share a short video-update about our new facility construction progress. This project is moving forward, and we cannot wait to share this new beautiful home with our students. ________________ www.accessyouthacademy.org... #Access #AccessYouthAcedemy #equalopportunity #commitment #communitybasedorganization #empoweringyouth #motivation #studentsuccess #successstories #changemakers #sandiego #helpingcommunitiesthrive #smallactsofkindness #bethechange #generositymarketplace