Last week, we had the honor of awarding six college scholarships inside San Quentin to an incredible group of men. The Love Does Scholarships are more than just financial support, they remind us that education can open new doors of opportunity. They affirm that, no matter where we are, our stories are still unfolding and some of the best chapters are yet to be written.
One recipient couldn’t attend the ceremony, so a friend delivered his certificate back to his cell. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I thought God had forgotten about me. I didn’t think I was worthy.”
Another recipient shared, “thank you again for the scholarship, it was a true blessing and I’m inspired to use it to help other people and make a difference. I want to build this country up, and help the community while doing it.”
And lastly, an incarcerated person who is pursuing work in the Deaf community, said, “I thank you for believing in my mission and encouraging me to dream big. Forevermore, my work in ASL interpreting and Deaf education will be embedded with the DNA of Love Does.”
These stories are a powerful reminder that when we show up with love, hope multiplies.
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-The Love Does Team
