College Success Foundation Alumni

06/16/2026

CSF Alumni! Join us for a fun night of loteria at Los Nopales in Yakima on Friday, June 26th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. This will be a relaxed, welcoming gathering featuring lotería, along with appetizers and drinks.

Our goal is to create a space for alumni to reconnect with one another and with CSF. You will also have the opportunity to hear about our philanthropy work and how you can become part of it!

Date: Friday June 26th
Time: 5:30 PM - & 7:30 PM
Location: Los Nopales
105 S First St Ste 106
Yakima WA 98901

If you are able to attend please RSVP using this link: RSVP FOR CSF ALUMNI LOTERIA NIGHT HERE! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxC3f1DUNOKfMMgQYuXcWsOmY2RDlY5edYXhAgKZ5YbmQA7g/viewform

Note: Event is 21 and over!

06/10/2026

We’re proud to reshare this story highlighting Salome and the heart behind her giving 🩷 It’s inspiring to see how alumni continue to show up and support in ways that make a lasting difference.

From CSF Scholar to CSF Board Member, Salomé Valencia-Bohné’s journey reflects the lasting impact of mentorship, encouragement, and community support. Today, she leads as a psychotherapist, advocate, parent, and community leader while continuing to give back to the organization that helped shape her path. ❤️💛💙

“The next generation of scholars deserves to know that their hopes and dreams are valid and possible.”

Salomé supports CSF because she has seen firsthand how higher education can transform lives, families, and communities.

Join our Alumni Giving Challenge and help us continue showing up for scholars across Washington state: Link in bio.

Read more about why Salomé and other CSF alums give back: Link in bio.

06/05/2026

Why do alumni give back? 💡

Lilia shares her reason, and it’s a great reminder of the impact we can all make together.

Take a moment to read her story, then join us in supporting the Alumni Giving Campaign. Let’s pay it forward! 💙

When life interrupted Lilia Foma’i’s college journey, College Success Foundation was there to help her find a path forward. From encouragement and guidance to reconnecting her with scholarship support, CSF helped her continue toward becoming the first in her family to graduate from a university.❤️💛💙

Now working in workforce development at Seattle Colleges, Lilia gives back as a monthly donor because she knows consistency matters for students navigating college and career.

“Giving back isn’t just about dollars. It’s about showing up for the community that showed up for me.”

Be part of our Alumni Giving Challenge and help support the next generation of first-generation students: https://buff.ly/k56djd7

Read more about why Lilia and other CSF alums give back: https://buff.ly/R6b2QWs

06/02/2026

Feeling really grateful to see College Success Foundation alumni stories shared in this campaign💙 There is so much strength in community and collective action.

If you are moved to, I would love for you to be part of it in whatever way feels right. A small gift, a quick repost, or simply sharing with someone in your network all help more than you might think.

Together, those small moments of support add up and help us reach our goal of raising $10,000 dollars to unlock an additional $30,000 dollars for future CSF scholars.

Thank you for being part of this and for helping open doors for others.

College Success Foundation was more than a program for Riley Haggard. It became a lifelong community. From being part of one of the very first cohorts of CSF Scholars to later helping build CSF’s alumni network, Riley’s journey has come full circle. ❤️💛💙

Today, he gives back because he believes alumni support can create a “tidal wave” of opportunity for the next generation of scholars. 🌊

“The more alumni come out and show their pride, the more they inspire others to reflect on the opportunities they received.”

Join Riley and help amplify opportunity for current CSF Scholars through our Alumni Giving Challenge and 3:1 match: https://buff.ly/k56djd7

Read more about why Riley and other CSF alums give back: https://buff.ly/R6b2QWs

05/29/2026

✨ Make your gift to the Alumni Giving Campaign 🎉

CSF Alumni, because of your support and involvement, CSF continues to open doors and change lives every day. And right now, you have the opportunity to make that impact even stronger.
Your donation helps create new opportunities for students and keeps this incredible community moving forward.

Here’s how you can take part:
• Make a gift that feels meaningful to you
• Share this post to help spread the word
• Encourage fellow alumni in your network to participate

Together, we can continue building something truly meaningful.
🔗 https://buff.ly/k56djd7

College Success Foundation's Seattle-Tacoma Alumni Board members are coming together to give back, and we’re inviting our alumni community to join us in making a gift: https://buff.ly/k56djd7 ❤️💛💙

Together, we have the opportunity to unlock a matching gift that could turn $10,000 into $40,000 of support for CSF Scholars!

As alumni, we know firsthand the impact CSF can have, whether it was mentorship, encouragement, community, or simply someone believing in us. Now, we can help create those same opportunities for the next generation of CSF Scholars.

No matter the amount, every gift matters, and every act of support helps move our collective effort forward. Whether you give, share this campaign, or help spread the word, you are part of this community impact.

If CSF has been a part of your story, we hope you’ll join us in giving back and investing in what’s possible for current and future CSF Scholars. 🎓️✨

--CSF Seattle-Tacoma Alumni Board

P.S. All gifts made between now and Thursday, June 11, will be entered for a chance to win two tickets to the Friday, June 19, Mariners game against the Red Sox. Seats are on the first base side in Section 121, a great spot for the post-game fireworks show.

04/03/2026

Borrowers, take note! 📢
Federal student loan repayment options are changing. Make sure you know your choices and what steps to take next.
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Last month, a federal court permanently ended the SAVE repayment plan. The Department of Education has told all 7.5 million […]

12/16/2025

Check out this year's College Success Foundation Alumni Holiday Gift Guide, featuring our very own CSF alums who have started their own creative and unique businesses.🥳🎉Check it out here: https://buff.ly/nqp655h

The holidays will be here before we know it! So when you’re planning your gift list, why not branch out […]

12/16/2025

Check out this year's CSF Alumni Holiday Gift Guide, featuring our very own CSF alums who have started their own creative and unique businesses.🥳🎉Check it out here: https://buff.ly/nqp655h

The holidays will be here before we know it! So when you’re planning your gift list, why not branch out […]