First Graduate Celebrates 25 Years

David Perry & Associates, Inc. is honored to represent the esteemed San Francisco nonprofit First Graduate: transforming lives by helping students become the first in their families to graduate from college and into the workforce.

For more than two decades, First Graduate has been dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through education by supporting underserved students from middle school through college graduation. Based in San Francisco, the organization provides year-round academic support, mentoring, family engagement, college counseling, career exploration, and scholarship assistance to ensure that students not only reach college, but thrive once they get there.

First Graduate’s mission is rooted in the belief that a college education changes not only one life, but entire families and communities for generations to come. Its comprehensive long-term model supports students through every stage of their educational journey — from early academic preparation to college persistence and career readiness.

The organization’s impact is both profound and measurable. Every First Graduate success story represents a milestone for families who may never before have seen a child earn a college degree. By investing in opportunity, access, and achievement, First Graduate is helping build a stronger, more equitable future for San Francisco and beyond.

Education remains one of the most powerful pathways to economic mobility and lasting change. For first-generation students, the road to college can be filled with financial, academic, and social barriers. First Graduate is there every step of the way — providing guidance, resources, encouragement, and the belief that every student deserves the chance to succeed.