On this 20th anniversary of 9/11, we will #neverforget watching the towers fall. Current students, born after this fateful day, learn about it differently than those who lived through it. This The Atlantic article is one teacher's approach. bit.ly/teachingabout9….

Three cheers for Vonyeh, as she recently moved into Penn State to start her Freshman year! You got this, Vonyeh! #pennstate #freshman #yougotthis

Time Magazine recently featured Mos a startup that works with users to find financial aid programs for college and now is helping educate Gen Z manage their finances - bit.ly/mosintime. A very relevant read for our scholars and a reason we continue to support them!

#Purejoy! That’s the feeling we get seeing the relationship between our #scholars and #mentors. These two were reunited at our June College Reveal Event, and the smiles were contagious! #fridayfeels #weloveourjob

Many of these amazing #scholars are completing their first month at their new school. Congratulations to all of you on taking this first important step in your educational journey. We are so proud of you! #firstgen #college #freshman #waytogo

Brighter Horizon #scholar, Malik, is settling into his freshman year at Georgetown University! His dedication to his studies, combined with his open personality, is serving him well in his college experience. We can’t wait to see what comes next for this superstar! #georgetown #gohoyas

Our students often come to us because of a teacher who recognizes their strengths and sees the need for support to make a college education possible. On #WorldTeachersDay, thank you to all of the teachers who help deserving students so they can achieve their dreams. #teachers

Protecting your mental health will help you achieve your future goals and keep you on the path to success.#WorldMentalHealthDay is a good reminder to do a health self check, or offer encouragement to a friend who may be struggling. #mentalhealthmatters #healthymindhealthylife

On this #FeatureFriday, we introduce you to to Myles and Michaeya who are #scholars enjoying their first semester at Penn State! Kudos to these awesome kids! #WeAre #PennState #college #inspiring #freshman

We are so grateful for all of our mentors, seen here at a meet up in New York City, who give of their time, while supporting our mission! Learn more about how YOU can get involved at bit.ly/GetInvolvedBri…. #mentormonday #mentormonday #inspiring #rolemodels

You can make a donation directly to Brighter Horizon Foundation through your employer’s United Way campaign by contacting your HR and requesting a Donor Designated Funds Form for the United Way Donor Choice Program. Designate BHF on your form by DONOR NUMBER 54814. #unitedway

BH #mentor, Langston, is a Temple grad and current Sr. Service Resolution Specialist at IBC. A fitness guru, he and his wife just welcomed a new baby boy! Learn how you can get involved in the Brighter Horizon mentorship program at bit.ly/GetInvolvedBri…. #MentorMonday

According to a recent study, U.S.-born children of immigrants or immigrant students raised in the United States accounted for nearly 60 percent of the growth in university enrollment since 2000. bit.ly/ImmigrantStude… #NationalImmigrantsDay

This girl is on fire! Our amazing Brighter Horizon #scholar, Tatiana, is hitting the books hard this year at Middlebury College. We are so proud of her hard work and dedication! #motivationmonday #middleburycollege

We love updates like this one from a successful Brighter Horizon #scholar who has her summer internship already lined up at Deloitte in New York City! The sky's the limit for this college student on the path to achieving her career goals. #summerinternship #consulting

Brighter Horizon Foundation #scholar, Myles, is studying hard and getting the job done at Penn State this year! Keep up the good work, Myles. We are rooting for you! #motivationmonday

We salute our veterans today and every day and thank them for their bravery and sacrifice for our country. Many college campuses host events today, so if our scholars have the opportunity, we encourage you to join with your community to honor these heroes! #veteransday

It’s #NationalEntrepreneursDay, the perfect opportunity to share some inspiring stories of first #firstgeneration college graduates who went on to succeed in their fields, including Ursula Burns, the first black female CEO of a Fortune 500 company. bit.ly/fgrolemodels

‘Tis the season to be THANKFUL! Our #GivingTuesday fundraiser raised close to $10,000 thanks to your support! Students like Aisha, Safiyyah and Jaymaba -- and future scholars pursuing a career in STEM -- will have the supplies they need to succeed thanks to your contributions.

Meet Brighter Horizon #scholar, Aiden! We were thrilled to welcome Aiden to our program, and look forward to helping him work towards his goal of one day becoming a veterinarian. #brighterhorizonfoundation #firstgen #collegebound