OBBBA updates: 📚 Pell: 12 → 15 credits ❌ No part-time Pell 💸 Loan interest from Day 1 🍽 SNAP: 20 hrs/week work requirement | These changes may affect how students balance classes, work, and expenses. Read our blog for more: https://bit.ly/3JiAtRX #lastmileimpact #lastmilefund

"I am forever grateful for an award from Last Mile, especially where I was struggling to afford food during my time at my internship." - Samantha E. | Last Mile Recipient
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"Your potential grows every time you show up."
- Mercy E. | Last Mile Recipient

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"This program is looking where most others aren't. They are seeing abundance where others see scarcity. I am here for that future!" - Baratunde Thurston

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Being seen as a whole person, not just a GPA.

Learn about the student experience from Last Mile Recipient, Corina Salas: https://vimeo.com/1081493292
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"We're working to help institutions and employers examine and change the systems that are shutting out students from low-income backgrounds." - @Ruthe Farmer Founder & CEO @LastMileFund
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It's never too late to grow, learn, and start again.

Hear from Alexander Smith, Last Mile Education Fund Recipient, about how his career journey: https://vimeo.com/showcase/11696269/video/1081484639

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We're proud to support our ecosystem communities. By backing these student networks, we're doubling down on the front-end of the tech talent pipeline!
See how we're investing in the future of tech: https://www.lastmile-ed.org/impact
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"Last Mile recognized the inherent potential in students like me and helped me stabilize my finances." - Toni Raggs, Last Mile Recipient
Explore @LastMileFund's full Impact Report: https://www.lastmile-ed.org/impact
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Confidence to ask, power to move forward — Last Mile Education Fund made a life-changing difference. Corina Salas shares how the Last Mile Education Fund supported her beyond just tuition, making it possible to continue her education and graduate. She highlights…

Confidence to ask, power to move forward — Last Mile Education Fund made a life-changing difference for Recipient Corina Salas.

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"I can finally finish my degree. I truly can't express the weight you have lifted for me. Thank you so much." - Danayit Mekonnen, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Last Mile Recipient 💬

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April 30th - Panel: Investing in the Last Mile This is "April 30th - Panel: Investing in the Last Mile" by Last Mile Education Fund on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

"When I think about the why...are we willing to go to bat for this partner? Last Mile reminds me that I am ready to go to bat every time.""- @Jonathan Pulley, @Rocket Community Fund
Watch the conversation: https://vimeo.com/1082538270?share=copy#t=0

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Supporting organizations like CodePath, ColorStack, and Girls Who Code is key to empowering the next wave of tech leaders. 💻🔧 See how we're investing in these vital student networks: https://www.lastmile-ed.org/impact
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"Last Mile funds helped me cross the bridge of fear that gripped me when I thought I would not be able to graduate on time." - Esther Akinpelu, Last Mile Recipient 💬
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"If it weren't for Last Mile's aid, I wouldn't have been able to attend the SWE Conference." 💬 Learn how Last Mile is opening doors for students, from financial aid to conference opportunities. Read our Impact Report: https://www.lastmile-ed.org/impact #LastMileImpact #ConferenceSupport

"With my own earnings, it would have probably taken 8 to 10 years to complete my bachelor's. Last Mile is here to support you and witness your growth." - Emely Lopez, SUNY Oneonta 💬
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We're fueling a movement! 🌟 70% of the national need met, $4.3B in social return, and $11M invested in 9,000+ students overcoming real barriers. 74% graduation rate. This is just the beginning! 🚀 Visit https://www.lastmile-ed.org/impact
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"Every tech company wants to be innovative. YOU are what they need to become innovative." - @Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President & CEO, @AnitaB
Watch the full fireside chat: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1081533798
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10,000 students. One movement. Just getting started. 💥 Our Impact Report shows what happens when you lead with abundance. Dive into the data + download the full report: https://www.lastmile-ed.org/impact #LastMileImpact #LastMileMoment

"I applied for and received an emergency award which was crucial for my academic journey." - Sadorian Robertson, Last Mile Recipient
@LastMileFund's Impact Report: https://www.lastmile-ed.org/impact
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"I'm excited and optimistic about receiving this support!" - Caitlin Scillepi, Last Mile Recipient 💬 Dive into our latest Impact Report for more student stories + powerful data: https://www.lastmile-ed.org/impact #LastMileImpact #LastMileMoment

"Not having the resources to finish school should not keep you from becoming the valuable resource you are" - Jessica Aguirre, NBC Bay Area News Anchor
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🎉 The replay is here! 🎉
Catch every inspiring moment—from our CEO chats to student stories and our Impact Report reveal. Watch now and be part of the movement to close the gap for tech students in the last mile: https://vimeo.com/1080409668
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Grateful to all who joined our event! From powerful panels to our Impact Report drop, your energy made it unforgettable. Replay coming soon—but until then, dive into the highlights and impact 👉 www.lastmile-ed.org/impact

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Events — Last Mile Education Fund

I donated to @lastmilefund.bsky.social because I believe in removing barriers for students who are almost at the finish line. Now they’re celebrating a major milestone—10,000 tech students supported since 2020. #LastMileImpact #LastMileMoment REGISTER HERE: www.lastmile-ed.org/events

Our celebration event is almost here! 🎉 Join us April 30 to hear student stories, partner insights, impact highlights, and inspiring keynotes.

REGISTER: www.lastmile-ed.org/events

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Small, timely support = big results. 10K+ students backed, 74% grad rate, and life-changing outcomes. Join us April 30 to see how we're reshaping the future of tech talent. #LastMileImpact #LastMileMoment
👉 Register: https://www.lastmile-ed.org/events

At Last Mile, we support determined future tech leaders who were just hundreds away from dropping out. Small investments = big impact. Hear student voices, funder insights & more on April 30. #LastMileImpact #LastMileMoment REGISTER: www.lastmile-ed.org/events

Join us on April 30th to hear directly from students about their inspiring journeys and the impact of receiving timely resources to advance their career paths. #LastMileImpact #LastMileMoment Register HERE: www.lastmile-ed.org/events

The future of tech starts now. 🚀 Join us April 30 for a special #milestone fireside chat with AnitaB.org CEO Brenda Darden Wilkerson and our founder Ruthe Farmer. Don’t miss this powerful convo on how Last Mile is shaping tech talent.

🔗 Register: www.lastmile-ed.org/events

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