Circle de Luz

In September of each year, we choose our newest Circle de Luz class from a current seventh grade class at a partner school.  From seventh grade until high school graduation, we meet with the girls 2-3 times a month to provide dynamic, holistic programming focused on helping them acquire the skills they need to reach their potential.  We also support the girls in other ways that will help them reach their goals.  When each girl graduates from high school, she receives a minimum of a $5,000 scholarship to pursue the educational opportunity of her choice.  We currently have two Circle de Luz classes, the Class of 2014 and the Class of 2015, and will select our third class this fall.        

How Can You Support Circle de Luz? 

Become a M’ija:  Every year, we select a new Circle de Luz class but before those girls can begin their Circle de Luz journey, there must be M’ijas in place to support the scholarship the Hijas receive after their high school graduation.  Donors, called M’ijas (girlfriends), are women who make a commitment to invest a minimum of $90 a year for six years to the scholarship fund that will support a class’s Hijas.  M’ijas can come from anywhere in the country (our M’ijas currently hail from 20 states) and can limit their support to a financial commitment or volunteer to support the class in additional ways.  

We are now enrolling donors, or M’ijas, for our Class of 2016 circle.  Our goal is to have at least 50 M’ijas fund 5 scholarships, and we’d love for you to join with us.  You can submit your Letter of Commitment today, but you do not need to make your donation until the 2010-2011 school year.  Half of your year’s commitment will be due by September 15, 2010 and the other half by March 15, 2011, and we send reminders when the time comes.  All scholarship donations will be placed in an interest bearing account designated for our Class of 2016 Hijas to provide an even more robust scholarship at graduation.  The Letter of Commitment can be found here. If you have any questions, email us at circledeluz@gmail.com.   

Become a member of our Circle de Posibilidad:  In addition to the scholarships the Hijas receive after their high school graduation, we support them through meaningful programs two to three times a month.  Donors in our Circle de Posibilidad can hail from anywhere in the country, be male or female, or even represent a group or business.  Donations made through the Circle de Posibilidad do not require a six year commitment and can include in-kind support.  If you are interested in contributing through our Circle de Posibilidad, email us at circledeluz@gmail.com.  We hope you’ll consider making an investment in Circle de Luz. 

With your support, we can radically empower young Latinas to realize the futures of their imaginings.