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ES Graduation is a one-of-a-kind event and this year we shared it with over 200 friends, family, staff, and supporters. From the first heartfelt speech by our Community Service Award Winner, who exemplified what it means to give back, the smiles, tears, and applause lit up the night. We celebrated amazing accomplishments, long-fought successes, barriers smashed, and the power of perseverance with people who manifested positive futures for themselves and their families. Speakers inspired, graduates glowed, and the audience cheered every victory, small and large, which led us all to this moment.
Our director Erin Lukoss shared how proud BCOC is of these hard-working graduates...
"The theme "400 reasons why" resonates deeply with me because each graduate represents not just a number, but a life transformed—a family uplifted, a future rewritten. Together, we've helped 1,114 people break free from the cycle of poverty, creating ripples of positive change that will last through generations. Tonight’s graduates were receiving nearly $100,000 in annual subsidies and today they are receiving $0. The long-term impact of this accomplishment includes reduced intergenerational poverty, improved social mobility, and greater resilience to economic downturns. Families graduating from the ES program have built social capital and resilience to tackle their future."
Interested in being a catalyst for someone's life?
Donate to the Economic Self-Sufficiency Endowment Fund.
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