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Jude
Meet Jude, a Milagro Center alum with a powerful story. On track to graduate high school in December, Jude plans to enter Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) accelerated nursing program next fall. With a goal of becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner, she represents the future Milagro Center is building every day — one Rising Star at a time.
“Not only has Milagro Center helped me financially reach my educational goals, but they also instilled deep developmental skills within me — like communication, time management and financial responsibility. The community Milagro has created became my family,” she says.
But for students like Jude, high school graduation is only the beginning.
Only 27.4% of first-generation college students graduate within four years — often due to financial and academic barriers. That’s why the Rising Stars Scholarship Fund is a critical next step in Milagro Center’s mission of helping students not only get to college but stay there and succeed.
Since 2023, Milagro Center has awarded more than 30 scholarships to Delray Beach’s most at-risk youth — covering essentials like tuition, books and transportation that often derail students’ progress.
“It’s not just about helping kids dream big — it’s about giving them the tools and support to make those dreams real,” says Barbara J. Stark, president and CEO of Milagro Center. “We are asking the community to make a gift today and help our Rising Stars shine — from high school to college graduation and beyond.”
For more information, contact Barbara J. Stark at bstark@milagrocenter.org or call 561-279-2970.