As a proud Mentor and Advisory Committee Member for the Challenge Foundation El Paso (formally known as the Loretto Academy Challenge Program), I have witnessed first hand how this organization has transformed the lives of underserved young ladies and their families by providing scholarships, mentorship, tutoring, and college readiness workshops. This holistic support empowers these young ladies to excel academically and grow personally. I firmly believe that college preparatory outcomes, like those offered by this program, create lasting changes in the lives of these scholars by opening doors to educational and career opportunities that may have otherwise been out of reach.

This year, due to a generous matching gift of up to $35,000 from John S. Birkelbach, the Richard G. Miller Memorial Foundation, and Pecos West - A Grid United Project, your donation will be matched, doubling the impact! Every dollar helps us break down barriers to higher education.

We are asking for donations in any amount between October 9-16, 2025. So set your future and theirs! Thank you for your continued support!

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