College Visions

College Visions College Visions empowers low-income and first-generation college students in Rhode Island to achieve the promise of higher education.

2021 | The College Access Program expands to serve 11th graders.

2020 | Tina Meetran, a College Visions alumna, became the Executive Director.

2020 | Nick Figueroa stepped down as Executive Director.

2019 | College Visions celebrates our 15th Anniversary and our 300th college graduate.

2017 | Simon Moore stepped down as Executive Director and welcomed Nick Figueroa as his successor.

2016-20

| College Visions will support 500 students annually by 2018 and celebrate our 500th college graduate by 2020.

2015 | College Visions founder and Executive Director, Simon Moore, is honored at the White House as a Champion of Change.

2014 | On our 10th Anniversary, College Visions serves 325 students and celebrates 190 college graduates. College Visions grads are working as bankers, educators, engineers, designers, lawyers, nurses, science researchers, social workers, and even college advisors!

2010 | College Visions moves into our beautiful, teen-friendly, technology-rich office in the Mercantile Building in the heart of downtown Providence.

2009 | College Visions celebrates our first five college grads. And College Visions launches the Kolajo Paul Afolabi College Success Program, the first community-based college completion initiative in Rhode Island.

2005 | The first 10 College Visions students enter college.

2004 | College Visions is founded. Incubated by AS220, programming is piloted with 10 students.

College Visions’ Spring Gala is almost here! Thank you to our Friend Sponsors Amica Insurance, BankNewport, Brier & Brie...
05/21/2026

College Visions’ Spring Gala is almost here! Thank you to our Friend Sponsors Amica Insurance, BankNewport, Brier & Brier, CollegeBound Saver, Faulkner Consulting Group, Johnson & Wales University, Moses Brown School, Carlos Ariel Then with Mr. Then Consulting, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, Providence College, Residential Properties Ltd., RI Unclaimed Property, and Workforce Ready Solutions, LLC . We truly appreciate your support. See you on May 29th as we celebrate College Visions and our Scholars!

College Visions’ Spring Gala is almost here! Thank you to our Supporter Sponsors Bally’s Corporation, BayCoast Bank, Bri...
05/19/2026

College Visions’ Spring Gala is almost here! Thank you to our Supporter Sponsors Bally’s Corporation, BayCoast Bank, Bristol County Savings Bank, Cameron & Mittleman LLP, Coastal1 Credit Union, Eastern Bank, Feast & Fettle, and Red Sox Foundation. We truly appreciate your support. See you on May 29th as we celebrate College Visions and our Scholars!

College Visions' Spring Gala is just weeks away! Join us on Friday, May 29, 6:00-9:00 PM at the WaterFire Arts Center in...
05/15/2026

College Visions' Spring Gala is just weeks away! Join us on Friday, May 29, 6:00-9:00 PM at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. For tickets, tables, or sponsorships, visit givebutter.com/cvspring26

As we count down to the event, we will be acknowledging our corporate sponsors. We are so grateful for the generous support of Partner Sponsors Brightstar Lottery, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Citizens, The Watson School of International and Public Affairs at Brown University, and Brown University Office of Community Engagement for investing in the next generation of leaders!

College Visions' Spring Gala is just weeks away! Join us on Friday, May 29, 6:00-9:00 PM at the WaterFire Arts Center in...
05/12/2026

College Visions' Spring Gala is just weeks away! Join us on Friday, May 29, 6:00-9:00 PM at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. For tickets, tables, or sponsorships, visit givebutter.com/cvspring26

As we count down to the event, we will be acknowledging our corporate sponsors. We are so grateful for the generous support of Visionary Sponsor Bank of America for investing in the next generation of leaders!

The priority registration deadline is tomorrow - Friday, May 8th!If you haven’t purchased your ticket, click the link be...
05/07/2026

The priority registration deadline is tomorrow - Friday, May 8th!

If you haven’t purchased your ticket, click the link below to secure your spot. We hope you can join us!

Thank you to those who have registered. We look forward to celebrating with you!

www.givebutter.com/cvspring26

College Visions is now in its third year at Woonsocket High School, serving 45 students, including 18 seniors on track t...
04/22/2026

College Visions is now in its third year at Woonsocket High School, serving 45 students, including 18 seniors on track to graduate and enroll in college this fall!

With a full-time College Access Advisor based at the school, students participate in workshops on college essays, financial aid, scholarships, and career exploration.

Olivia is a senior in the Health Careers Program at the Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center. As an aspiring first-generation college student, Olivia joined CV to get support navigating a process unfamiliar to her and her family.

"It feels like I am part of a little family," she shares. A memorable moment was her parents' reaction to completing her first college application: "They were moved to tears reading my essay. It made me feel happy that they were proud of me and that I completed something big."

At this year's First-Gen Career Summit, CV Board Member Charise Wilson of Workforce Ready Solutions led our students thr...
04/14/2026

At this year's First-Gen Career Summit, CV Board Member Charise Wilson of Workforce Ready Solutions led our students through a networking workshop, bringing her 20+ years of expertise in workforce development and career coaching right into the room. Charise joined the CV board because she knows firsthand how powerful the right support system can be. We're so grateful to have her in our students' corner!

Last month, CV hosted its annual First-Gen Career Summit at the Providence Public Library, bringing together 65+ student...
04/10/2026

Last month, CV hosted its annual First-Gen Career Summit at the Providence Public Library, bringing together 65+ students and volunteers for a day of career exploration, networking, and professional skill-building. Thank you to lead sponsor Citizens Bank, keynote speaker Dr. Kevin Martins of Care New England, and all our dedicated volunteers who showed up for our students. In the words of CV student Victoria, a Classical High School senior: "I loved how everyone was so helpful." We couldn't agree more!

Join us for our annual Spring Gala! A special gathering to celebrate the transformative power of education and raise cri...
04/08/2026

Join us for our annual Spring Gala! A special gathering to celebrate the transformative power of education and raise critical funds that will enable more students to achieve their college and career dreams.

Friday, May 29, 2026 from 6:00 - 9:00PM at The WaterFire Arts Center
Click the link below to purchase a ticket, table, or become a sponsor by May 8
www.givebutter.com/cvspring26

Questions? Contact Nancy at [email protected]

401GIVES ENDS TODAY, APRIL 1, AT 6:00 PMThank you to everyone who has already donated in support of College Visions - yo...
04/01/2026

401GIVES ENDS TODAY, APRIL 1, AT 6:00 PM
Thank you to everyone who has already donated in support of College Visions - your generosity means a lot to us and to the students we serve.

If you haven't already given, there's still time! Please consider making your gift by 6:00pm today. Every amount, big or small, helps transform the future of a Rhode Island student.

Additionally, the United Way of Rhode Island is offering an exciting raffle prize and your donation will bring CV closer to qualifying!

Anchor Dollars: If CV raises at least $1,000 before 5:00pm today, we will be entered into a drawing for $500, sponsored by Papitto Opportunity Connection.

Thank you for supporting College Visions Scholars!

Donate at bit.ly/cv401give

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180 Westminster Street , Suite 203
Providence, RI
02903

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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