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Jessica Marshall
Review for Seattle Education Access, Seattle, WA, USA
I was twenty years old when I first came across Seattle Education Access. I was homeless and attending my first quarter at Seattle Central Community College. I was taking 18 units. I was struggling to overcome the adversity of homelessness while obtaining my educational goals. Then I was introduced to Polly Trout, the founder of Seattle Education Access. We had lunch and I told her about my goals and aspirations. She didn't try to hold my hand. I like the independence she allowed me to have. I was given many schlarships while I was with Seattle Education Access. They always checked up on us and they truly cared about my progress. I experienced many trials and tribulations. But they were always there when I needed them. I moved to San Diego to get away from drugs in 2005. I managed to get my life together. In 2008, I asked Polly to write me a letter of recommendation for San Diego State University. I transferred there this fall. I'm a junior. After this semester I'll be a senior. It will still take me three semesters to recive my BA degree in English. I don't think I would have made it pass my first quarter of college if it wasn't for Seattle Education Access. I still feel I owe them a lot.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the fact they made it possible for me to afford college the first couple of years. Also Polly's letter of recommendation helped me secure a 500 dollar a semester grant. She also encouraged me to get into transitional housing.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
