Light a Star for the young women leaders of ICA Cristo Rey!
Join us in this season of gratitude and generosity by Lighting a Star to honor a loved one who has had a profound impact on your life. Your Star will help sustain our mission of providing an exceptional education to young women, regardless of financial constraints, and ensure that ICA Cristo Rey, the only all-girls school with a work-study program in the country, remains one of the most affordable and accessible all-girls schools nationwide.
Light a Star to celebrate someone who made a difference in your life (or that hard-to-shop-for loved one on your holiday list!).
An e-card can be sent to a loved one to share this meaningful gift. You will be able to select this option after making your donation. No wrapping paper required!
During our Feast of Light Interfaith Prayer Service on December 17th, we will honor the names of those for whom a Light a Star gift was made, whether in tribute or memory. Register to attend this prayer service by clicking this link.
Stars received after December 17th, will be remembered in the prayers of our Campus Ministry students in January 2025.
15 years of our Corporate Work Study Program
This year, we’re especially grateful as we celebrate 15 years in the Cristo Rey Network—a group of 40 career-focused, Catholic college preparatory schools with unique Corporate Work Study programs. ICA’s Corporate Work Study program builds our students’ skills, knowledge, and confidence to enable them to thrive in college and beyond. As a result of this innovative model, 100% of our Class of 2024 graduated with four years of professional work experience and is attending college, an extraordinary achievement given that 89% are first-generation college students.
Our Corporate Work Study program places all our students in entry-level corporate positions, where they work four days per month, giving them valuable experience in fields such as law, finance, tech and biotech, medicine, and education. The program supports our students through extensive initial training, an ongoing professional skill-building curriculum on campus, and dedicated mentorship to help them navigate workplace challenges and their continued growth. Some of our partner companies include UCSF Health, Salesforce, Genentech, Jones Day, Capital Group, and the Gap.