Let’s Solve this Problem Together

Higher education is important to many students but paying for college can be challenging. Thanks to your generosity, the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship has given the gift of higher education to 58 children of California's vineyard and winery workers.

This program is unique because it isn’t designed to be a one-time award.

The scholarship has expanded to help more children of California’s vineyard and winery workers get a higher education. Since 2023 the program:

• Awards two- and four-year scholarships, complete with a graduation bonus (totals ranging from $6k to $20k per student!).

• Invests in a program mentor, who is a resource to the students throughout their collegiate career. 

• Is helping even more students pay for and successfully navigate college.

This upgrade is possible because local non-profit Must! Charities recognized the importance of this program and has created a matching funds program.

To receive their gifted money, we need to raise substantial matching funds each year. Specifically, we need to raise $100k in 2025, $120k in 2026, and $140k in 2027.

We can only reach these goals with the help of community members like you.

It only takes two minutes to change a student’s life. Will you make a gift today?