I want to go to college to prove to myself and any other young adults that you can accomplish anything that you put your heart and mind into. But you can't give 90% you must put 100% of your effort in order to succeed.

Today our economy is suffering tremendously, with few jobs available for the less fortunate and under-educated. I'm attending college so I can excel, and not become trapped living a life that I'm not satisfied with.

Recently, a door opened to me that I thought would remained locked in my life--the door to college. As a transgender, I was sure that I would end up another statistic, either homeless, a prostitute, or hooked on drugs. I was afraid of trying to get into college because of finances and discrimination against transgender women, so while I fought hard not to end up on the streets I wasn't sure how I would have a career.

Now with Hollywood Arts help and guidance I'm positive and hopeful about building a good future for myself. Thank you to all those who contribute to our education, you have definitely changed my life.

I'm so excited to be attending college again. Since I left school in December 2005 my life has been a "roller coaster." I would like to thank Hollywood Arts for helping me get back in touch with my artistic capabilities and helping me hone my acting skills. If Hollywood Arts could affect me in this type of way then attending college will affect me the same way.

I'm ready to jump back on the college bandwagon and I will ride it to the wheels fall off.

We are honored to play a role in helping young people without family and other resources have the chance to realize their dreams and change their lives.

For most of our students the idea that they could attend college seems impossible. They cannot see themselves at college, they lack confidence in their intelligence, and the process--from applying to attending--is overwhelming. But, with support, many would jump at the opportunity.

For as little as $1,600 you can send a young person to two years of community college and jump start their future. We take care of everything else from registration to study mentors. Please join our Transition to College program and provide or contribute to a scholarship for a homeless young person who wants to go to college.