Primera Generación Graduation Ceremony

Join us to celebrate the first generation of students to complete our college-readiness program. Welcome at 11:00 a.m. with Monserrat Mendoza and Eva León; panel with Congresswoman Lisa A. Escárcega, Ph.D. (Colorado State Board of Education, 1st Congressional District) at 11:20; diploma presentation with Dr. Nancy Hernández, Ph.D. at noon; lunch and community gathering at 12:10; closing at 1:00 p.m. Graduates, their families and the general public are welcome. Please register so we can plan seating and food.

Event details

• Date and time: December 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM (Mountain Time)
• Location: Family Success Center · Pikes Peak United Way — 1520 Verde Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
• Admission: Free
• Language: English and Spanish

What to expect

This is a casual community gathering: a chance to meet neighbors, learn what is available locally and connect with the Viva Resource team in person.

Who it is for

Rural families and residents of El Paso County, Colorado. Every Viva Resource activity is free and bilingual, and no documentation or proof of income is required.

How to take part

Registration details and last-minute updates are published on the event page. If the event repeats, you can pick the date that works best for you when you sign up.

About Viva Resource

Viva Resource is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Peyton, Colorado, connecting rural families across El Paso County with food assistance, housing support, healthcare navigation, free workshops, emergency response and referrals to trusted legal services.

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