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A Local Student’s Journey from High School to Future Pediatric Nurse Shows Why Continued Support Matters
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“Not only has Milagro Center helped me financially reach my educational goals, but they also instilled deep developmental skills within me—like communication, time management, and financial responsibility. The community Milagro has created became my family.”
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— Jude, 2025 Rising Stars Scholarship Applicant
Boca Raton, FL – July 17, 2025 – Meet Jude, a Milagro Center alum with a powerful story. On track to graduate early in December 2025, Jude plans to enter Florida Atlantic University’s accelerated nursing program next fall. With a goal of becoming a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, she represents the future Milagro is building every day—one Rising Star at a time.
But for students like Jude, high school graduation is only the beginning.
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Only 27.4% of first-generation college students graduate within four years—often due to financial and academic barriers. That’s why the Rising Stars Scholarship Fund is a critical next step in Milagro Center’s mission: helping students not only get to college but stay there and succeed.
Since 2023, Milagro Center has awarded more than 30 scholarships to Delray Beach’s most at-risk youth—covering essentials like tuition, books, and transportation that often derail students’ progress.
Now that funda have been disbursed for the Class of 2025, Milagro needs the community’s help replenishing the Rising Stars Scholarship Fund.
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Donations will help fund:
· Tuition and registration fees
· Textbooks and supplies
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· Transportation and housing support
· Emergency aid that keeps students enrolled
Milagro Center has proudly ensured that 100% of its high school seniors graduate—but with the help of donors, we can also ensure they cross the college finish line.
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“It’s not just about helping kids dream big—it’s about giving them the tools and support to make those dreams real,” says Barbara Stark, President & CEO of Milagro Center. “We are asking the community to make a gift today and help our Rising Stars shine—from high school to college graduation and beyond.”
Here is a link for donations: Donate now at milagrocenter.org/donate
For more information about Milagro Center’s Rising Stars Scholarship Fund, contact Barbara Stark at [email protected] or (561) 279.2970 ext. 101.
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Established in 1997, Milagro Center is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure the social and academic success of underserved children and youth through Cultural Arts, Living Values, Academic Support, and Mentoring. Milagro Center provides afterschool and summer camp programs for children from kindergarten through 12th grade and operates three separate Centers – the S.T.A.R.S. Center for elementary age children, the Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Milagro Junior Teen Center for its middle school Junior Teen Leadership Program and the Milagro Teen Center for its high school Teen Leadership Program. Milagro Center has consistently achieved a 100% graduation rate for its high school seniors and a 100% matriculation of its third-grade students to fourth grade. For more information about Milagro Center, visit www.MilagroCenter.org or call 561-279-2970.
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