Raise The Barr founded by NFL Player Anthony Barr

We’re one week away from Under Review Long Beach! If you’re looking for a break from politics, this is a great opportunity. Join us next week for a night filled with unity, elegance, and excitement, all supporting single-parent students We want to extend a huge thank you to our sponsors for making Under Review possible! Also, a thank you to the many in-kind sponsors who've contributed to ensure this event is magical for everyone who attends. We hope you'll be inspired to join and bring a friend along as we can't wait to celebrate with our supporters and scholars! You can go to the link below to get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/gDiQ8XM2 Presenting Sponsor: U.S. Bank Spotlight Sponsors: Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), Imaginable Futures, UCLA Health, Long Beach City College, Colin Family Backstage Sponsors: Brinshore Development, LLC & ZUEHLS, LEGASPI & COMPANY

It’s a family affair here at Raise The Barr. Lori and Anthony are the Barrs most frequently associated with Raise The Barr, but Lori’s youngest son Nick is just as big an advocate for single-parent students' success as they are. Recently Nick was interviewed by Joel Coleman, a senior writer for Mississippi State. Nick had this to share about Raise The Barr while he's pursuing his Masters Degree in Workforce Development and finishing his college football career at Mississippi State, “It's an incredible, incredible feeling whenever you're able to help someone, especially [so many with a story that] hits home for us. My mom and brother, they see a lot of themselves in the parents and the children they serve. It's incredibly fulfilling, and we're so blessed to be able to help and bless other people the way that we do." To hear more about what Nick had to say and learn more about Raise The Barr’s work, go to the link in our bio.

In September, our 2024-2025 cohort members and their children gathered in their respective regions to begin a new year of personal and professional development. For their first monthly workshop, they created vision boards to illustrate their goals and aspirations for the future, pasting images representing health and wellness, career paths, stable homes, and travel. We can't wait to spend the next year supporting these families as they work toward their dreams!

Construction on The Huddle on 5th is finished! We are exactly one month away from celebrating the grand opening of this West Sacramento apartment complex, which will be the first affordable housing program for single parent students in the state of California. We are currently accepting applications from single parents who live, work, or are enrolled in school in Yolo County to move in this fall! Visit our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gthdmasY #RTB #SingleParentStudents #AffordableHousing #AffordableStudentHousing #RaiseTheBArr #2Gen --- The first image shows a newly paved parking lot in front of a modern apartment building under construction. A large construction lift is parked on the left side of the frame, its arm extended towards the building. The building itself features a clean, contemporary design with an off-white facade and black metal railings on the balconies. The second image is an invitation to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for "The Huddle on 5th." The image features a digital rendering of a modern apartment building with a red ribbon and a pair of golden scissors in the foreground. The invitation details that the event will take place on Friday, October 25th at 3:00pm at 221 5th Street. The image conveys a sense of celebration and a new beginning, highlighting the grand opening of a new apartment complex.

Exciting news! 🎉 We're thrilled to welcome our largest-ever 2024-2025 cohort, with more than 50 students and 100 children joining us this fall! Alongside our scholarship cohorts and our established stable housing cohort with Long Beach City College (LBCC), we're proud to launch partnerships with four additional schools: Mission, Valley, and Pierce colleges in Los Angeles, and Dunwoody College of Technology in Minnesota. As we work with these scholars throughout the semester, we will also be taking applications for The Huddle on 5th, our new affordable housing program in West Sacramento. Visit our website to learn more. Together, we're making strides toward economic mobility and brighter futures!

📅 Save the Date: September 19th @ 11 AM PT Join us for a webinar addressing the affordable housing crisis for student parents! Affordable housing is a critical challenge that significantly impacts student parents' ability to succeed academically. On September 19th at 11 AM PT, join a webinar discussion featuring: -Jaye Fenderson, Director and Producer, Three Frame Media -Lori Barr, Co-Founder & CEO, Raise the Barr -Scott Puffer, VP of Business Development, Brinshore Development -Christina Barrios, Interim Director of EPOS, Long Beach City College Together, we will discuss effective strategies and collaborations to ensure that student parents have access to safe, affordable housing. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and explore actionable solutions. 👉 Register now: bit.ly/4cZmzxq

Last week, members of Raise The Barr's team joined leaders and practitioners at the Forging Equitable Futures for Student Parents in California summit. Our Co-Founder, Lori Barr, participated in a panel discussion following the screening of the inspiring short film, Raising Up. We'll be sharing these moving testimonies to the impact of our work at our own fundraiser on October 24th so get your red carpet ‘fit ready! Get your tickets at the link below! https://lnkd.in/gDiQ8XM2

This week, an exciting event is happening in the world of Student Parents. Michelson 20MM Foundation and The California Alliance for Student Parent Success are hosting their annual Forging Equitable Futures for Student Parents in California summit! Why is this Summit so important? Well, almost half a million student parents in California embark on the same educational journey as their non-parenting counterparts despite being more likely to face challenges such as time poverty. During the Summit, practitioners, philanthropists, systems leaders, student parents, and advocates of student-parent success from across California come together to explore innovative strategies, policies, and community-based initiatives designed to heighten the success of student parents. Take a look at the recap video below: https://bit.ly/4cR2eu7

Californians, get ready to get your glitz and glam on at Ovation Square in Long Beach! Join our Red Carpet Affair as we shine the spotlight on student housing! The night will feature a screening of the short film Raising Up: Housing as well as an inspirational discussion around the 2Gen and student basic needs movements. The night will be as fun as it is impactful with Hors d’oeuvres, sensational sips,live music, and entertainment throughout the night. Go to the link in our bio to get your tickets! https://lnkd.in/gDiQ8XM2

Take a listen to this inspiring conversation between lori barr and Loren Rosario - Maldonado, PCC. Listen to it at the links below!