<div>Hi, my name is Jacoby July, and I’m a rising sophomore at Morehouse College working hard to build a better future for myself. I’m reaching out to ask for your help.


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<div>Four years ago, my life took a major turn when I moved from Mobile, Alabama to Dallas, Texas to live with my older sister. Back home I was surrounded by negativity, failing classes, hanging out with the wrong crowd, and getting into trouble. My sister saw the path I was heading down and stepped in. She became my legal guardian at 15 and gave me a second chance.


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<div>I was raised by my grandparents because my mother was struggling with addiction. My older brother caused a lot of pain in our household and after my grandfather passed, the only father figure I had, I started to spiral. I was angry, withdrawn, and felt lost. I got expelled from school, started using marijuana, and bullied others just to feel in control. I didn’t see a future for myself.


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<div>But moving to Dallas changed everything. My sister pushed me to do better, held me accountable, and helped me build good habits. I started taking school seriously, got on the A/B Honor Roll, and graduated in the top 10 percent of my class with a 3.7 GPA.


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<div>I just finished my freshman year of college with a 3.24 GPA and I’m proud to say I’ve also landed a summer internship that’s giving me real experience in the business world, the field I plan to build my career in. My dream is to become a successful entrepreneur and one day give back to others the way people have poured into me.


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<div>This past year has also come with heartbreak. My mother passed away during the final week of my first semester. It hit me hard but I kept going. I knew I had to keep pushing for the life she wanted me to have.


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<div>Now I’m at a point where I need financial help to stay in school. Tuition, books, and living expenses are a lot to manage and I’m doing everything I can, but it’s not enough. That’s why I’m asking for your support.


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<div>If you’re able to donate, know that every dollar helps me stay on track to graduate, grow, and give back. Even if you can’t give, sharing my story means the world.


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<div>Thank you for reading and thank you for believing in me.


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