Cesar

Cesar’s life has changed a lot since arriving in the US from Honduras. Cesar came to this country in 2015 not able to speak a word of English. Fast-forward to several years later, Cesar is a confident student-athlete at Austin College in Sherman, TX. 

Cesar credits his success in life to his family and the amazing members of his school and local community who supported him throughout his years at Thomas Jefferson High School. It truly does take a village to help raise a child. Elevate is just one of the many champions Cesar had around him.  “Without Elevate, and the special Angel who supports my college dream; I don’t know what I would be doing with my life,” says Cesar. 

Cesar met Elevate Teacher Mentors Vince and Eric over a year and a half ago during Elevate’s weekly lunchtime bonding times. “I still remember as if it had been yesterday” recalls Cesar. “I walked into a portable classroom at TJ for the first time for some free food with my friends. After a few visits, the Teacher Mentors had become like my brothers. During our times together, we would share about our lives and learn life skills like generosity, loving others, and believing in my dreams. I hope to be able to be an angel of hope to other kids one day just like the Teacher Mentors were to me.” 

Cesar was a key leader in his college soccer team’s success and was the only freshman who played 16/18 games this past season. He even won his school’s coveted “goal of the year” award. Cesar has maintained a 3.6 GPA during his freshman year and continues to work hard towards his degree in Business Administration. His dream is to graduate from college and build a business that provides mentorship and job opportunities for youth in his community. 

Your generosity as a donor and partner of Elevate Savannah continues to allow us the opportunity to impact the lives of youth like Cesar at Thomas Jefferson High School and Medrano middle school. Thanks for your support.