Thank You: Honoring the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation's Community of Support
At the heart of the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation (BSF) is a deep commitment to recognizing and uplifting the people who make our mission possible. As we reflect on the incredible success of the recent Viva Business Luncheon and the awarding of $74,500 in scholarships, we are filled with gratitude for every student, family, partner, and friend who helped bring this vision to life.
A Special Thanks to Our Dignitaries: We are honored by the presence and support of Mayor-Elect John Ewing and his wife Viv Ewing, Mexican Consul Jorge Ernesto Espejel Montes, acting Salvadoran Consul Javier Prudencio, and Metro Transit Board Director Yanira Garcia. Your leadership and commitment to our community inspire us to keep pushing forward.
Recognizing Our Students: To our 2024 returning scholars and our new 2025 recipients, congratulations! You are the heartbeat of this foundation. We are proud to invest in your journeys and watch you grow into the leaders, innovators, and changemakers of tomorrow.
Honoring Parents: Behind every scholarship recipient is a family who has sacrificed, encouraged, and guided them toward success. We see you, and we thank you for the unwavering love and strength you provide. Your role in pushing these students in a positive direction is invaluable.
Thanking Our Partners: We are endlessly grateful to our generous donors and partners. You are not just supporters of the Barrientos Scholarship Foundation — you are part of the larger "WE ARE ONE – SOMOS ONE" story. Together, we are creating a legacy of impact, opportunity, and hope.
Gratitude for Our Business and Scholarship Sponsors: We extend a heartfelt thank you to the incredible businesses and organizations that provided scholarships this year and last, including Alvarez Insurance, Casa de la Cultura, Lucy Mora, Magic Touch (in honor of Eddie Sandoval), Metropolitian Community College, CHI, Clarkson College, JE Dunn, Latino Economic Development Council (SOMOS ONE), Lozafina, Methodist College, Nebraska Furniture Mart, and OPPD Latino Society of OPPD Employees. Your contributions directly impact the futures of students pursuing careers in healthcare, business, the arts, education, construction, and more. Thank you for investing in the next generation and helping to shape the leaders of tomorrow.
Celebrating the Barrientos Family Legacy: A heartfelt tribute goes to Vidal and Ella Barrientos, whose vision and dedication laid the foundation for all we do. While we regret missing the moment to recognize Carlos Barrientos at the event, we want the world to know: it all started with them. Their spirit of generosity has welcomed countless partners into the Barrientos family, multiplying the impact we can make together.
To everyone who contributed, attended, donated, or cheered us on: thank you. We are humbled by your belief in our mission and energized to continue this work.