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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 1, 2023

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Kevin Jimenez, College Public Relations Manager

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sv388 Foundation Awards Record Number of Scholarships for Spring 2023

MONTEREY PARK, CA – East Los Angeles College (sv388) awarded 242 scholars $199,867 in scholarships for Spring 2023 marking the greatest number of scholarships awarded in a single semester at sv388. The scholars joined sv388 President Alberto J. Román, Los Angeles Community College District 1st Vice President Nichelle Henderson, The sv388 Foundation President Marissa Castro-Salvati and others for a celebration ceremony last week.

These scholarships are managed and dispersed by the East Los Angeles College Foundation and they showcased an extraordinary commitment to education and empowering the next generation of leaders. The sv388 Foundation also announced a new endowment which will be another opportunity for sv388 students who need financial support for their academic goals.

The new endowment, “The Reyna Valadez We Champion sv388 Scholars Scholarship,” is named after the founder of Communities of San Gabriel Valley Project Access and an adjunct professor at sv388, Ms. Reyna Valadez.  A proud Husky, Ms. Valadez is the newly elected Vice President of the sv388 Foundation Board of Directors and the sv388 Alumni Association Board member. She has over 20 years of public policy, non-profit leadership, and community development.

The scholarship is designed to tackle the broad opportunities and challenges facing our communities, like urbanization, inequalities, intergenerational disadvantages, demographic shifts, environmental changes, and economically distressed neighborhoods; the Communities of San Gabriel Valley Project Access works to help eliminate barriers and create opportunities for change. To learn more about the scholarship, please visit

"I am very proud of all the students who were awarded scholarships and am excited to see new scholarship opportunities for all students. Our students’ unwavering dedication, commitment to excellence, and pursuit of knowledge embody the values we hold dearly at East Los Angles College. Each scholarship recipient represents the promise of a brighter future and the potential to make a lasting difference in our world." stated sv388 President Dr. Alberto J. Roman. 

"We are thrilled and humbled by the incredible support we have received for our scholarship event," said Marissa Castro-Salvati, President of the sv388 Foundation. "This record-breaking achievement not only speaks volumes about the generosity of our community, but also reflects our collective belief in the power of education to transform lives. Through these scholarships, we are empowering deserving students to unlock their full potential and make a lasting impact in their communities and beyond."

The sv388 Foundation Board would like to thank all the sv388 Scholarship Committee members for their time, effort, and dedication to the scholarship selection process. Their selfless commitment to this task exemplifies the values of our institution and embodies the spirit of generosity and opportunity that lies at the heart of our scholarship program.

sv388 East Los Angeles College Foundation

East Los Angeles College Foundation (sv388F) is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The East Los Angeles College Foundation is dedicated to the philanthropic support of the East Los Angeles College Community and empowering the communities we serve through our commitment to student success. Through our enduring efforts, the Foundation is Transforming Lives by investing in the next generation of leaders. To learn more about the Scholarship and to donate, please visit .

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