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Waves & Welcome

A Summer Picnic for the Making Waves Community​

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 

Join us for an afternoon of:

  • Connecting with Wave-Makers
  • Honoring Dr. Kristina Wright’s lasting impact
  • Enjoying food, music, and summer fun

Event details

Bring a blanket, enjoy delicious food, play some lawn games, and connect with the Making Waves community.

This graduation season, we invite you to join us in welcoming the newest students in our college and career success program and celebrating our most recent college graduates.

We’re also bringing together our alumni and supporter community and honoring the lasting impact of Dr. Kristina Wright, VP of Student Success, who is transitioning to a new opportunity after 23 years at Making Waves.

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June 16, 2025
3-5:30 p.m.
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Richmond, CA
On the lawn at Making Waves Education Foundation, 3045 Research Drive
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Celebration
Connect with Wave-Makers and enjoy a summer celebration

Raffle time

From Dorm Room Starter Packs to Graduation Celebration Kits to Career Care Packages to Dine and Unwind Swag Packs – we’ve got you covered! Register by June 6 for the chance for your name to be drawn in the raffle.

Join us in June

RSVP by June 6 to secure your spot. You’re welcome to bring guests.

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