
Unlocking educational opportunity
With a unique focus on college access and college success, Making Waves supports historically underrepresented and underserved students pursue their college, career, and life dreams.

Impact that Matters
Attaining a postsecondary degree has a dramatic impact on a student’s life. Together, we’re changing the narrative of education access in Contra Costa County.
1,100+
students enrolled in
Making Waves Academy
500+
students enrolled in college
500+
college graduates and growing