CEO Jose Cruz with Caroline and Lloyd de Llamas
Caroline and Lloyd de Llamas
In an exceptional gesture of trust and belief in BLCI ’ s mission , Caroline and Lloyd de Llamas ’ support allowed BLCI to move into a permanent location in 2020 and continue to serve youth during a year of upheaval and uncertainty .
“ We believe that educational opportunities should be available to all children and are especially important in underserved areas . With the high cost of housing and the increasingly specialized job market , it is harder than ever to rise out of poverty . One of the greatest challenges for young people is to overcome the psychological barriers holding them back from developing the confidence to reach for opportunities . BLCI ’ s programming provides students with the support and tools they need to look beyond their current situation and help them achieve their goals of attending college and creating a better life for themselves and their families ,” Lloyd shared with GB Magazine .
Caroline and Lloyd de Llamas are based in Los Angeles , though Lloyd spent much of his childhood in San Ysidro , where the local library played a pivotal role in his education path . He worked his way through high school and college by managing produce markets in �estor and Mission Valley , and his fi rst job after graduating from SDSU was as an Administrative Analyst for the City of San Diego . Much of the de Llamas ’ philanthropic work is focused around providing educational and enrichment access to children in underserved areas . Their daughter , Ingrid de Llamas , is a member of BLCI ’ s Board of Directors .
The unwavering commitment of supporters like Andy , Caroline and Lloyd has allowed BLCI to make signifi cant progress towards its vision that every child shall have access to higher education , not limited by culture or status , resulting in a thriving community and a better world .
This year , for the fi rst time in the organization ’ s history , �00� of BLCI graduates enrolled in four-year Universities . Participants
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