U.S. Bank is an ongoing supporter of the San Diego Promise and this is the second straight year it has made a $100,000 contribution to the program. Its Community Possible platform, which includes philanthropy and community investments, is a natural fit for the San Diego Promise, as the Promise provides unparalleled access to a community college education by removing financial barriers and other support for thousands of students. Charitable contributions to the San Diego Promise have been critical in expanding the program to some of the district’s most vulnerable students, such as current and former foster youth, veterans, the justice impacted, and those supporting siblings, children, or parents.
“At U.S. Bank, we strive to enhance access to opportunities that improve lives,” said
Enrique Meza, U.S. Bank community affairs manager in San Diego. “We’re proud to work
with organizations like the San Diego Community College District to help provide pathways
to higher education and build thriving communities.”
The San Diego Promise began as a pilot program supported by private funds in 2016
with an initial cohort of 186 students whose first year came tuition free. Besides
covering the cost of enrollment, the San Diego Promise now also provides book grants,
counseling, and hands-on support to help students develop an educational pathway leading
to their career goals.
A record 2,601 students enrolled at San Diego City, Mesa, or Miramar College this past fall through the San Diego Promise program, and 15,879 have benefitted from a San Diego Community College District education through the Promise since its inception. Enrollment would not be nearly as high were it not for generous donors, who have contributed a total of $3,059,822 to the San Diego Promise since it was launched.
“The future for countless students is being transformed thanks to the generosity of supporters in the San Diego community who see the value of investing in a high-quality college education,” said Laurie Coskey, the district’s vice chancellor for development and entrepreneurship. “We and our Promise students cannot overstate how thankful we are to U.S. Bank for its continuing support of this vital program.”
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