Empower Your Education Journey with Gracias
Our Core Mission
GRACIAS, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit that is dedicated to providing mentorship and resources to LatinX high school students and continuing education adults in the metro Atlanta area with the goal of expanding access to higher education in one of Georgia's most underserved communities.
GRACIAS
Common Barriers to Higher Education
Insufficient Funds to Afford Higher Education
Limited Access to College Preparation & Support
Unawareness of Admissions Process & Financial Aid
Extended Duties & Financial Responsibilities
Cultural and Familial Expectations
Imposter Syndrome & First-Generation Experience
Support Education Empowerment
with GRACIAS, Inc.
At GRACIAS, we are committed to elevating Atlanta's LatinX community through education empowerment, where guidance and support of high school students and adults in the pursuit of higher education contribute to individual actualization, community development, and strengthening Georgia's economy and workforce.
The Atlanta Latino Community
The Latino community in Metro Atlanta is...
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2nd biggest growing ethnic group, increasing at rate of 31% (source: Atlanta Regional)
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1/4 or 1/3 of students in school districts are Latino (Atlanta Regional)
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no greater than 12% enrollment in most colleges and universities are Latino (Excelencia in Education)
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only 45.8% of Latinos pursue a college education (Excelencia in Education)
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highest drop-out rate of any ethnic group (Excelencia in Education)
"A Look Back" at Our Past Events...
2026
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