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Lorenzo's final semester of a master's in public health in San Francisco

Lorenzo has worked and saved for three years to study a master's in public health; a $4,600 gap now stands between him and graduation.

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Josefa Ávila
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San Francisco
Lorenzo is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying a master's in public health at San Francisco Community College, and is one term away from graduating. He has worked as a tutor to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $4,600. The registrar has said Lorenzo can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Lorenzo has a 3.6 average, and a professor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Lorenzo would lose his place and scholarship eligibility. Lorenzo isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He started and help the next student. The payment will go directly to the San Francisco Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $4,600 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,350 • Final term tuition: $2,600 • Exam and lab fees: $260 • Textbooks and materials: $390 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Josefa
due date
2026-11-24
bill type
University tuition

Updates from Josefa

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($544 in total) I made the first payment toward outstanding tuition balance. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 20% funded and the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Thinking of you, Josefa. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

    • How is Lorenzo doing now?

      • Rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. All the best!

        • Sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless

          • any chance of seeing the balance statement?

            • Josefa ÁvilaOwnerAnswerID verified

              I do, the balance statement is with the HelpBLESS team. Happy to answer anything else about it. Thanks for asking.

          • Emanuele MorelliPhoto verified

            Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Thinking of San Francisco.

            • Joshua L. RobinsonPhoto verified

              a colleague of mine might know someone for this in California. I'll ask around and let you know.

              • thanks for sharing this, Josefa. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of San Francisco.

                • Keep going, Josefa. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

                  • Thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends

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