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Yasmine and our scholars have been spreading the word about ScholarCHIPS in local newspapers, magazines and television news. We want to continue to spread the word about ScholarCHIPS and the work we do to empower and provide education equity for children of incarcerated parents. We also wish to continue to break down the stigma, shame and taboo that children of incarcerated parents often face and experience. Please contact us at scholarchipsfund@gmail.com if you would like to refer ScholarCHIPS to any media outlets for interviews, features or events, or if would like for us to share our story on your platform!

2025

ScholarCHIPS Founder and Executive Director, Yasmine Arrington Brooks, named a 2025 L’Oreal Women of Worth

Diverse women posing under L'ORÉAL PARIS WOMEN of WORTH, honorees smile together.

Yasmine in pink dress laughing with an interviewer.

L’Oreal Paris Celebrates its 20th Anniversary of Women of Worth: Celebrating a Legacy of Extraordinary Changemakers

Yasmine Arrington Brooks, DC Native, L'Oreal Paris Woman of Worth.

Allison Seymour Interviews Yasmine Arrington Brooks L'Oreal Women of Worth

Digital billboard 'EVERY CHILD DESERVES A FUTURE', Scholarship, Securus, featuring graduates.

FOX 5 Good Day DC: Pay It Forward scholarships supporting college goals.

ScholarCHIPS Lights Up Times Square with Powerful Message "Every Child Deserves a Future…"

Pay It Forward | ScholarCHIPS: Supporting college goals despite the odds

In a Time of Great Uncertainty for Nonprofits & Federal Changes to Higher Education Funding, ScholarCHIPS Presses On with Welcoming 14th Cohort of National Scholars

ScholarCHIPS, Inc. and the Udonis Haslem Foundation Announce Strategic Partnership to Uplift Youth Through Education and Mental Wellness

Securus Technologies Joins ScholarCHIPS to Reduce the Impact of Parental Incarceration on Youth Education

2024

Halcyon Alums ON TV featuring Yasmine Arrington Brooks, Drew Barrymore Show.

BBC Outlook webpage: Get in touch! Helping children of incarcerated parents.

Yasmine Arrington Brooks in The Drew Barrymore Show

BBC Interview: Helping the children of incarcerated parents get to college

LIVE: 7News anchor interviews woman sending children of incarcerated parents to college.

7News talks 1-on-1 with the woman sending children of incarcerated parents to college

Group of people smiling with a large SECURUS $50,000 check donation.

Nonprofit helps children of incarcerated parents go to college

2023

CNN Hero Yasmine Arrington Brooks

CNNHEROES webpage: smiling woman, scholarships for children, '2023 NOMINATION OPEN'.

Yasmine Arrington Brooks has been honored as a 2023 CNN Hero for her outstanding work with ScholarCHIPS and her advocacy for children of incarcerated parents.

2021

Smiling graduate in blue gown for SCHOLARCHIPS HELPING KIDS WITH INCARCERATED PARENTS.

"ScholarChips" for college-bound children of incarcerated parents | Road to a Better Community

ScholarCHIPS, Inc. Announces 2021 Board of Directors

ScholarCHIPS Surpasses $300K Mark in Funds Given to Support College-Bound Youth with Incarcerated Parents

Enterprise Awards $12,000 to ScholarCHIPS, Inc.

2020

Young woman discusses "HARRIS' HEROES" and "SCHOLARCHIPS SUPPORTS STUDENTS" college education.

NBC4 Harris' Heroes Feature

Changes Across Time Blog Post

2019

Man speaking at podium, "SON FINDS INSPIRATION FROM IMPRISONED FATHER" text.

Two women speaking, wearing HU hat, scholar shirts, at Ben's Chili Bowl.

Son finds inspiration from imprisoned father

Give Local for Giving Tuesday and Everyday

Half’n’Half Marathon Isn’t Your Typical Marathon

Scholarchips for children

2018

NBC4 Barbara Harrison Interview

2017

Celebrating behind bars

Yasmine Arrington, winner of the 2017 Halperin Youth Award

Central Maryland Girl Scouts

Ashley Stewart's Pink Couch Interview with Yasmine Arrington

PRESS RELEASE

August 7, 2017

The Black Benefactors

ScholarCHIPS Grants College Scholarships and Awards to 13 DC-Area Students for Fall 2017

America's Promise Alliance Honors Five Young Adults With 2017 People of Promise Award at Recommit to Kids Summit

2016

Essence Magazine

D.C. students talk financial literacy

Measuring the impact: Schools struggle from multiple angles with incarceration

Essence Magazine February 2016

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of Columbia, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

Norton to Host Black History Month Roundtable on Young Black Empowerment to Highlight Black Millennial Success Stories, Tomorrow

2015

Yasmine Arrington Awards ScholarCHIPS to Youth of Incarcerated Parents

Meet Yasmine Arrington

Growing Up With an Incarcerated Parent, Learning How to Forgive

The Washington Post: Elon graduate and man smiling with diploma.

REDSKINS BLOG: Redskins Scholarship Winner Receives Another Surprise headline

He almost missed his daughter’s college graduation. He got out of jail just in time.

Making College a Reality for Everyone

Banneker student wins redskins scholarship

Yasmine's Journey

2014

Woman speaking at podium for Washington Women of Excellence event.

Washington Women of Excellence

2013

SIMMONS: Jack Kent Cooke’s legacy continues to produce winners

Scholarships Aren't Enough

Black Gives Back

John Lee Dumas Entrepreneur On Fire Best of iTunes 2013 award badge.

Smiling Yasmine Arrington, "Youth Activists: Meet Yasmine Arrington" on ESSENCE.com.

Two women seated at a restaurant booth with water bottles and drinks.

Youth Activists: Meet Yasmine Arrington, Founder and Creator or ScholarCHIPS

Yasmine Arrington of ScholarCHIPS

ScholarCHIPS helps students with incarcerated parents

2012

Smiling woman with dark hair in patterned top looking forward.

Yasmine Arrington on Starting a College Scholarship Fund, TeenVOGUE article.

Smiling woman embracing, headline: "College student who knows pain of parent's incarceration gives back to kids" The Washington Post

Yasmine Arrington: A Fearless Leader in the making

Yasmine Arrington on Starting a College Scholarship Fund

College student who knows pain of parent’s incarceration gives back to kids

Jacque Reid Goes Inside Her Story with Yasmine Arrington

Smiling Yasmine Arrington for M.A.D. GIRLS, Crest 3D White, BET.

Black Girls Rock founder Beverly Bond talks about the motivation behind her movement

Elon student a finalist for BET honor

2011

CSF DC Leadership 1000 Redskins Scholar Press Conference 2011

Freshman uses personal tragedy to help others

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