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We are proud to release our newest report, “EmpowerED Dads: Amplifying Voices, Advancing Higher Education for Student Fathers”! 📣 This study delves deep into the distinct experiences of student fathers as they navigate the dual responsibilities of parenting and pursuing higher education. Informed by focus groups and journal entries from student fathers, our report highlights the barriers that fathers in college often face, shedding light on systemic issues that impact their academic journey and personal well-being. We advocate for essential policy reforms and robust support systems aimed at fostering their success. Join us in recognizing the hard work and dedication of these individuals and supporting initiatives that promote their academic and personal fulfillment. Read our findings and policy recommendations: https://lnkd.in/eY9ABvEy . . . Image description: A purple graphic announcing Generation Hope’s new report, “EmpowerED Dads: Amplifying Voices, Advancing Higher Education for Student Fathers,” with a photo of a father holding his child on his shoulders and grinning. #StudentParents #StudentFathers #HigherEducation #HigherEdResearch #HigherEdEquity #RaceEquity

Such an awesome trip to Texas this week, meeting with community partners, higher ed leaders, and student parents to talk about the triumphs and challenges of young parents in the state. Thank you to Dallas College and Houston Community College for hosting us and to the many community members for sharing their insights. We enjoyed tours of Viola's House and Dress for Success Houston, and we met new and old friends. It's always so inspiring to see impactful work happening around the country. I'm excited about more Generation Hope and TX collaborations!

Happy National Intern Day ✨ We are proud to present our current Generation Hope interns — two clinical mental health interns and two Summer 2024 interns. These amazing and talented individuals bring a wealth of diverse experiences and a strong commitment to our mission of empowering #StudentParents. Read more about them and how they are contributing to our work in our latest blog post 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g4z-iuTG . . . . Image description: A purple graphic and Generation Hope’s logo in the bottom left and text saying: “Happy National Intern Day, Welcome Our Generation Hope Interns!”  #GenerationHope #NewInterns #EmpoweringStudentParents #StudentSuccess

Thank you DC Councilmember Zachary Parker for visiting our National Office. Your advocacy helps us drive systemic change and support young families in higher education. We appreciate you for standing with us and championing the needs of #StudentParents! . . . . Image description: Washington D.C. Council Member Zachary Parker and Generation Hope Founder and CEO Nicole Lynn Lewis posing for a photo together in our office with the Generation Hope logo behind them. #EducationAdvocacy #SupportStudentParents #GenerationHope #StudentParentSuccess #StudentAdvocate

Meet Kenedra Sampson, a former Generation Hope Scholar, now serving as a Mentor! Kenedra was inspired to give back — and make a strong impact on a family in the D.C. program. A huge thanks to Reingold Inc. for their generous pro-bono support in helping us tell a new story which will be released later this year. Together, we’re impacting generations and your support helps us eliminate barriers to success, increase equity, and facilitate unbreakable bonds. 🔗 . . . . . Image description: A former Generation Hope Scholar posing for a photo. #GenerationHope #MentorshipMatters #BTS

We are thankful to Inside Higher Ed for highlighting our latest report on student fathers! Read the article to see key findings from the full report and insights from our partners in this work https://lnkd.in/ehajns-q Want to dive deeper? Join us this Wednesday, July 24, at noon (ET) as we get into the key findings from our “EmpowerED Dads” report. During this session, you will hear firsthand from our Policy & Research team and student fathers as they share their experiences and the unique challenges they experience while pursuing their degrees. RSVP today! https://lnkd.in/eVbcDvM7 . . . . . Image description: A photo of a student father with their child sitting on his shoulder, both smiling for the camera #EmpowerEDDads #StudentFathers #HigherEducation #GenerationHope

Introducing our 2024 Scholar Classes in DC and New Orleans! 👋 Every summer at Generation Hope, we welcome new Scholars and mentors. Our Scholar Program provides wrap-around support — mentoring, tuition assistance and a supportive and family-inclusive community to help young parenting students earn their degrees. In Washington D.C., we're growing our impact with 48 new Scholars, totaling 175 in the Metro area. In NOLA 14 Scholars joined the program, creating our largest class in the region with 33 parenting students. All of our DC and NOLA Scholars combined represent diverse backgrounds and are all at various stages of their journey to graduation. Read more about them and how you can contribute on our blog — https://lnkd.in/gdZc2Sd6 . . . . . . Image description: A photo of a Student Parent carrying their child with both of them smiling for the camera #GenerationHope #StudentParents #ScholarshipProgram #CommunityEngagement

Spending time with our community and getting to know our Scholars is one of the best parts of the work we do at Generation Hope! We are excited to welcome our new Scholars in DC and New Orleans, who will be with us and receive our wraparound supports throughout their academic journeys! 📚 At our annual kick-off events, our new Scholars met their mentors who will guide and support them through each phase of their academic experience. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in DC and NOLA — your support means everything to us. We can't wait to see the incredible accomplishments of our Scholars this year! 💜 . . . . . Image description: A group image of Generation Hope’s new New Orleans scholars with their children, mentors, and Generation Hope staff. #GenerationHope #DCStudents #NOLAStudens #StudentParents #2024Scholars

“As we strive for a more inclusive and equitable educational environment, it is imperative that we amplify the voices of student fathers and advocate for policies that support their success.” LearningWell published an article by Generation Hope Director of Policy, Advocacy and Research Dr. Brittani (Shaw) W. about our new report, “EmpowerED Dads.” The article underscores our findings on student fathers and the challenges they go through in silence. Read the article to learn more about what the report covers and how institutions and policy makers can address these issues and better support dads in college 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ee62jBD7 #StudentParentSuccess #StudentFathers #GenerationHope #GenerationHopeReport

We recently published “EmpowerED Dads: Amplifying Voices, Advancing Higher Education for Student Fathers," our report highlighting the unique challenges student fathers face as they balance their responsibilities as parents and their academic journey. We are hosting a webinar on Wednesday, July 24 at 12 pm (EST) and we would love you to join us! During this virtual event, you will have the opportunity to hear directly from student fathers Corey Poarch, Darin Wellons, and Christopher Nieves, who will share more about their lived experiences. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn, connect, and be inspired to advocate for change. Register today and mark your calendars 🔗 — https://lnkd.in/eVbcDvM7 . . . . . Image description: A purple graphic with a photo of Student Father at Virginia State University, Corey Poarch, a photo of Student Father at Madison Area Technical College, Darin Wellons, a photo of Student Father at Laguardia Community College, Christopher Nieves and text saying, “EmpowerED Dads: Unveiling Insights on Fatherhood and Higher Education. Meet the speakers: Hear from three student fathers about their experiences in higher ed! July 24, 2024 1-2pm (ET) on zoom”