A California-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing quality education and career opportunities for students from low-income backgrounds just received a “transformational gift” from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

She donated $42 million this week to the group ‘10,000 Degrees’ to assist in its mission of “supporting students to, through, and beyond college”.

In their history of nearly a half century, 10,000 Degrees has worked with more than 80,000 students and awarded more than $113 million in scholarships, trying to break the cycle of generational poverty in the U.S. and create a positive ripple effect in the lives of students and their communities for generations to come.

“We are deeply grateful for Ms. Scott’s confidence and investment in our mission and proven college success model,”

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