Through your investment in FLORECER a cycle of poverty is broken, educational attainment is improved, and a historically marginalized community flourishes and is made more resilient.
Through the educational attainment of our youth, our community is made stronger.
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​​FLORECER is fiscally sponsored by Instituto a 501c3 organization based in Phoenix, AZ.
The Raúl M. Grijalva Legacy Scholarship Fund memorializes his life's work and inspire future generations to pursue postsecondary education in a career of public service, ensuring that Rep. Grijalva's legacy endures.
Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07) was an extraordinary leader who dedicated his life to public service. He was an advocate for his community and the nation. He was a champion for higher education, particularly for underserved and first-generation students. He was one of the founding chairs of the Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Caucus. He played a large role in shaping policies that expanded access to higher education and fostered the growth of institutions that serve diverse student populations. His leadership opened doors and paved the way for countless students to succeed, greatly influencing the future of higher education. He was a CHCI Advisory Council Member, long-standing member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and longtime champion of the Latino community.