Peter Jr is our son, and he’s always been determined to follow his dreams. After graduating high school, he was accepted into the welding program at Emily Griffith Technical College. The Ascent program generously covered his tuition for the first year, but there was a catch: to keep his funding, he had to be enrolled in a class right out of high school. When the welding class was full, Peter Jr didn’t give up—he enrolled in culinary classes for the first half of the year, just to keep his spot and his funding. As soon as he could, he switched to welding, and he’s been thriving ever since.

Peter Jr works two nights a week at Einsteins, going straight from work to school. He’s managed to save some money, and our family is contributing as much as we can, but we’re not even halfway to what’s needed for his tuition. In order to finish his welding course and receive his certification, Peter Jr needs help covering the cost of the second half of the program. If he can’t complete the course, he won’t get certified or receive the professional welding equipment that will help him start his career.

Peter is a great kid—responsible, hardworking, and dedicated to his future. We’re reaching out to our community for help. Any support, whether it’s a donation, sharing this fundraiser on social media, or even a local welding outfit interested in sponsoring him, would mean the world to us. Thank you for being part of our village and helping Peter Jr reach his dreams.