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Napa Valley College Superintendent/President Commends If Given A Chance for Supporting Vulnerable Students
Napa, California—October 26, 2025— Dr. Torence Powell is the Superintendent/President of Napa Valley College. But as a junior in high school, he would have been a prime candidate for If Given A Chance (IGAC), a local nonprofit that provides Napa County students who...
September 2025 Newsletter
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Finding a New Path with If Given a Chance: Augie Gonzales’s Journey of Transformation
Thirty years ago, Augustine “Augie” Gonzales faced a challenging environment. Growing up in a broken home, with an abusive father and a single mother who struggled to make ends meet, he spent his early years moving frequently. His family eventually settled in Napa...
Empowering the Next Generation: A Message from Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley
As the District Attorney for Napa County and a long-standing advocate of If Given A Chance (IGAC), I have witnessed firsthand the transformative impact that this organization has on young lives. For over 15 years, I've been involved with IGAC, drawn to its mission of...
29th Annual Awards Ceremony & Dinner
We would like to express our sincere appreciation for those who attended our event to Celebrate Our Stars, marking our 30th anniversary of transforming lives through education.Our annual event honored the incredible achievements of 10 Napa County high school graduates...
Celebration Honors 2024 Napa Valley High School Graduates Supported by If Given A Chance
Napa, California—April 18, 2024—Marking its 30th year, If Given A Chance (IGAC) will honor 10 Napa County high school students who, with the help of this non-profit organization, faced extraordinary challenges and committed to continue their education. The...