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artistic and academic achievements,”
he says. “I p assed twelve AP tests and
managed to get into two of the nation’s
top acting schools. All of us at Future
Sacramento know work is the only way
we will make it to the top. We’ve faced
obstacles, stereotypes and a society
that doesn’t expect us to succeed. We
live every day knowing we aren’t always
wanted in certain places, or believed to
be worth much. We have always been
told that we are lesser.”
Knowing I had a team encouraging
and walking this path with me kept
me going. I cannot thank Future
Sacramento enough for allowing me
to be part of something bigger than
myself, something only my parents
dreamt for me.”
Saul Gutierrez, first-year freshman
at UCLA, speaks of the monumental
effort he’s put forth and how Future
Sacramento ensures his efforts are
rewarded. “I have worked my butt off
in school and I plan on continuing that
i n college because I am proud of my
“Future Sacramento has given
me courage to pursue my passion,
confidence to overcome my insecurity,
and support and encouragement to
feel that I was good enough. Thank
you from my heart, not only for the
scholarship and the college career it
helps me pursue, but for believing in
me, because honestly, every kid could
use more of that,” he says.
Future Sacramento welcomes
volunteers and mentors, and
donors are greatly needed for
funding scholarships. “Future
Sacramento is an excellent steward
of the donated dollar, ensuring all
available resources are in place to
help scholarship recipients through
graduation,” concludes Marlow. “Come
join us to help a student attend and
succeed in college.”
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