Real scholars. Real futures rewritten.
Behind every statistic is a name, a family, and a story. Meet the students whose lives have been transformed by the Dominican Joe Foundation since 2013. Photos and named stories will be added as families consent — the cards below are illustrative.
A pathway from Las Terrenas to college.
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More journeys.
Carlos M., 21
"I'm the first in my family to finish high school, let alone university. I'll be the first engineer too. My mother cries every time we talk about graduation."
Yariela S., 16
"Before DJKF, I missed school every time it rained because I didn't have shoes. Now I'm top of my class and applying to medical school programs in two years."
Rosa P., 26
"I'm now a teacher at the same K–12 program that raised me. My fourth-graders look at me and see what's possible. That's the real legacy."
Miguel R., 19
"I came to DJKF in 5th grade not knowing how to read. Now I'm a sophomore studying computer science. I want to build software that helps Dominican farmers."
Sofia T., 13
"My favorite subject is math. My tutor, Carlos, was a DJKF student too — and now he's helping me. I want to be an engineer like him."
Andrés V., 24
"I run a small construction company in Samaná now. I employ three other DJKF alumni. We're literally building the community that built us."
21 college scholars. A growing network.
Our alumni and current college scholars represent the next generation of leaders rooted in Las Terrenas. As more graduates progress through college and into careers, this network will keep growing — and many return to mentor the kids coming up behind them.
Connect with us →A community in motion.
A look at the kinds of moments that keep us going — gifts, milestones, and program updates from the Foundation. Below: illustrative examples, ahead of a real live activity feed.
A first-time donor sponsored a Pre-K student
New supporter
An 8th grader earned the highest math score in her class
Las Terrenas school milestone
A returning Getaway & Give attendee renewed their annual gift
Recurring sponsor
One of our college scholars started their second semester
College & vocational scholar update
A family foundation pledged toward the new campus build
Capital campaign supporter
Construction planning continues with our partner Grupo Therrestra
Campus update
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