17-year-old who persevered through homelessness gets accepted to 17 colleges

In 2019, Dylan Chidick captured the nation’s attention by defying the odds stacked against him. At just 17, the Jersey City high school student, once homeless and burdened by personal and family challenges, was accepted into 17 colleges on his own merit. His inspiring journey serves as a testament to determination, resilience, and the power…

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Former Homeless High School Valedictorian Graduates from Georgetown University

Rashema Melson’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, determination, and the transformative power of education. Once homeless and struggling to make ends meet, Melson defied the odds to become the first in her family to graduate from college. Her journey, marked by hardship and triumph, culminated in May 2019 when she walked across the…

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