Our recent high school graduates came back to Barrio Logan College Institute (BLCI) with their parents knowing they were here to pick up a “gift” but did not really know what they were receiving. College Success Program (CSP) Specialist, Julian, explained to them that there is a group of wonderful donors that have come together for many years now to purchase the necessary items each student needs for their dorm rooms, or to make themselves more comfortable if they are staying at home.
As they came into the room lined with boxes full of dorm items, both student and
parent faces lit up with smiles and happiness. Mr. Patino and Mr. Saldaña both
expressed their gratitude not only for the warm dorm items they had just received but for everything BLCI has done for them and their children throughout their years in the program. Smiles and head nods from the other parents affirmed the sentiment.
They also expressed that some of the things they were getting such as alarm clocks,
shower caddies, sandals, and hangers were things they had not necessarily
thought they would need.
One senior, Daniela, will be attending a Summer Institute program at Cal Poly SLO
next week and was happy to know she did not have to go purchase the
items herself.
Students were particularly thrilled to receive a sweatshirt with the logo of the school they'll be attending in the fall, and an Amazon gift card to help purchase any other items that they may need.
Thank you to the wonderful supporters who made this possible for our seniors!
