CU Guardian Scholars

08/25/2026

Thanks to everyone who helped with the Care Packages! We really appreciate your generosity!

08/02/2026

Thanks to everyone who sent in notes for the fall Care Packages. We will be putting them together for when the students begin classes in a few weeks.
We will also be adding things to the Amazon list over the next 4-6 weeks as we hear from the students about what their needs are for the fall semester.
Thank you all so much for your continued support!

04/16/2026

We are preparing to celebrate an incredibly special milestone, our Guardian Scholars Graduation Dinner 🎓

This event honors students who have overcome significant challenges and have worked incredibly hard to reach graduation. It’s a moment of recognition, community, and celebration that truly means a lot to our scholars.

We are currently seeking a community partner or sponsor to help support this year’s dinner, with an estimated cost of $2,000.

If you or someone you know may be interested in sponsoring or contributing, we would love to connect. Your support would directly help us create a meaningful and memorable experience for our graduating students.

Please feel free to message us directly or email [email protected] to learn more.

Thank you for continuing to support our students and their journeys 💛

03/18/2026

💛🖤 BUFFS ALL IN IS HERE! 🖤💛

March is all about coming together as a CU Boulder community to make a real impact—and the Guardian Scholars Program is proud to be part of it.

We support students who have experienced foster care, homelessness, and life without consistent support systems. These students are resilient, determined, and doing incredible things—but they shouldn’t have to do it alone.

Your support helps provide:
🎓 Academic guidance
💰 Emergency financial support
🏠 Stability and belonging
✨ A path to graduation

Every gift—big or small—helps ensure our students are supported, seen, and celebrated all the way to the stage.

📅 Give by March 31
🔗 Donate here: https://giveto.colorado.edu/schools/UniversityofColoradoBoulder/buffs-all-in/pages/guardian-scholars/?a=1

Together, we are Buffs All In 💛

02/25/2026

02/18/2026

Get to know the Guardian Scholars Program at CU Boulder! We support students without traditional family support by providing community, resources, and scholarships that turn resilience into results.

Take a moment to check out our flyers, and please share it with a friend or colleague to help us spread the word. Together, we can expand opportunity and build brighter futures for our scholars. 💛

02/16/2026

https://www.dailycamera.com/2026/02/16/cu-boulder-guardian-scholars-foster-students/?clearUserState=true

This article highlights the heart of our Guardian Scholars Program, our incredible students, the support systems that uplift them, and the meaningful impact community giving has on their academic journeys.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to share our students’ stories and our vision for expanding support through fundraising efforts that help remove barriers and open doors to success.

If you’re interested in learning more about our program, hearing directly from students, or supporting Guardian Scholars, we invite you to read the article and help spread the word by sharing!

Thank you to everyone who continues to believe in and invest in our students — your support truly makes a difference. 💛

01/19/2026

"Welcome to Spring Semester" Care Packages delivered with Campus Cash Cards and King Soopers Cards!

12/16/2025

✨ As you consider your year-end giving, consider a gift with lasting impact. ✨

Looking for a meaningful way to reduce your taxable income before the end of the year? Your support of the CU Boulder Guardian Scholars Program helps students who have experienced foster care, homelessness, or limited traditional family support feel valued, supported, and equipped to succeed—today and for years to come.

A gift to the Jonas Family Foundation Guardian Scholars Endowment creates long-term, sustainable support for students who rely on this community to persist, graduate, and thrive.

💛 Lasting impact. Real lives changed.
📲 Scan the QR code or visit the link to give before year-end.

Thank you for investing in resilience through education.

12/15/2025

We are posting Holiday wishes from the Guardian Scholars on the Amazon list as we receive them. Thank you for your incredible response!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/22UG6T1MZXSR4/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1