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Published: 2025 Annual Report
April 23, 2026 Letter From Our Executive Director Read: 2025 Annual Report (PDF) » Dear Friends, Supporters, and Partners, Each year, we’re reminded of the remarkable determination...
Partner Spotlight: St. David’s Foundation
March 13, 2026 Workforce Champion Award For over 25 years, Capital IDEA has forged strong partnerships across the public, private, and community sectors, collaborating to expand access...
Graduate Spotlight: Ursula Jaimes
March 13, 2026 THE AURORA ALWORTH SPIRIT AWARD The Aurora Alworth Spirit Award recognizes a Capital IDEA graduate who embodies resilience, determination, and the spirit of opportunity—someone...
Graduate Spotlight: Jason Lopez
March 13, 2026 THE MARK MELLIAR-SMITH LEADERSHIP AWARD The Mark Melliar-Smith Leadership Award is given to individuals who exemplify integrity, inspire others, and create positive change in...
A Proud Mom, Expecting Twins, and a Homeowner
By Iris Zamarripa | DECEMBER 12, 2025 When Blagica moved to the United States from Macedonia in 2012, she carried with her a dream of going to...