Camino Scholars: Lifelong Educational Impact

Camino Scholars, the education program of People’s Self-Help Housing, serves students each year at our rental properties’ Learning Centers. Our curriculum boosts math and literacy skills while providing a stable place to learn, setting students on the path to educational success.

Your Support Makes This Possible:

• Over 400 students served annually at Camino Scholars Learning Centers across the Central Coast
• Year-round academic support, including the summer months
• Significant gains in math and literacy, as shown by standardized test scores
• College Club: Guiding first-generation students through applications, scholarships, and college life
• More than 60 students currently pursuing higher education with our support
• Every dollar helps provide tutoring, technology, and resources for students who need it most

Success Story: Yulisa’s Journey

Yulisa joined Camino Scholars’ College Club in 2018, determined to be the first in her family to earn a college degree. With guidance from Camino Scholars, she navigated the complex world of college applications and scholarships. In Spring 2023, Yulisa graduated from Fresno State University with a degree in criminology. She is debt-free and graduated in just four years, a feat achieved by less than 3% of transfer-intending California community college students! Yulisa’s story is just one example of the life-changing impact your support makes possible.

Help Us Build More Success Stories

Your gift to Camino Scholars opens doors for students like Yulisa. Together, we can break cycles of poverty, empower first-generation college students, positively impact local economies, and change the trajectory of people’s lives.

Donate today and be the difference in a student’s life.