Meet Akira, LISTEN 2024 Scholarship Recipient
Akira Martin was at school when the email arrived. She had applied for the LISTEN scholarship on her guidance counselor's recommendation. When she learned she had been selected as a 2024 recipient, she kept the news to herself until dinner.
"I got it," she announced to her family—mom, sister, grandparents. "I’m going to share my story at LISTEN…”
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Partner Spotlight: Educational Talent Search at CSU Fullerton + Project SOAR
This summer, two partners brought their students for workshops at the PLUS ME Storytelling Center: Cal State Fullerton's Educational Talent Search (ETS) program and Project SOAR.
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IMPACT 2025: Empowering Students to Shape Their World
Stories filled the room with hope at this year's IMPACT 2025 celebration on Saturday, May 17…
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LISTEN 2025: One Unforgettable Night
The PLUS ME community gathered for LISTEN 2025 on Saturday, February 1, to witness five scholarship recipients take the stage…
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