In Memory of Jaligza Cruz

Jaligza Cruz, a beautiful first grader at Molina Lower School was suddenly taken from us  in an unavoidable accident on Thursday afternoon as she was enjoying a warm sunny day riding her bike. Jaligza is fondly remembered by staff as a bright and smiling young lady who was excelling in her academics and an ambassador of Mastery's Core Values. She was always eager to help her teachers and often ran errands for them or assisted duirng the school day. Our school, and the Camden Community as a whole is mourning this incredible loss. Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with Jaligza’s family during this incredibly difficult time.  In order to support them with costs associated with funeral arrangements, we have set up this GoFundMe Account. The first part of the  funds raised will be donated to the family on Monday. The page will remain open until Monday, February 26th.

Dr. Kimberly Blake
Principal, Molina Lower School


To Our Donors:
Thank You so much for your donations! This will, without a doubt, ease the financial burden for Jaligza's family at this incredibly difficult time!

Please allow me to describe my role as the Beneficiary on behalf of Ms. Meligza Cruz, Jaligza's mother.

I am the principal of the school that Jaligza attended, Mastery Molina Lower School.

At the request of Jaligza's mother, I  will be withdrawing these funds in my name, and delivering them weekly to Ms. Cruz via cashiers check. I will deliver the first check tomorrow, February 20th. I will also provide her with bank statements to show that I am giving her exactly the amount that has been deposited to my account.

All checks will be hand delivered to Ms. Cruz by myself, Ms. Luz Ramos (our Administrative Assistant who lives on Ms. Cruz's block), or Ms. Marisol Nunez (our Assistant Principal of Operations).


We cannot thank you enough for your generosity!