LATEST RELEASES

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BASIC NEWSLETTER - WINTER 2026

Our Winter 2026 newsletter shares exciting updates from across our programs — including scholarship applications open March 2–13, a spotlight on local scholars Lorenzo and Briem, the March 18 College & Career Fair, and highlights from our Latino Family Literacy Program and free books at the library.

BASIC NEWSLETTER - SUMMER 2025

BASIC’s Summer 2025 Newsletter highlights a season of growth and community impact — from celebrating 10 years of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to awarding a record $93,150 in scholarships. Explore the stories and see how your support is shaping education in Borrego Springs.

BASIC NEWSLETTER - SPRING 2025

Our Spring 2025 Newsletter reflects a season of gratitude, growth, and impact—from celebrating 10 years of DPIL to awarding nearly $100,000 in scholarships. Catch up on all the highlights and heartfelt stories from this past season.

BASIC NEWSLETTER - WINTER 2024​

Our Winter 2024–25 Newsletter celebrated new leadership, launched the Barbara Coates Scholarship, and honored our Top-Rated Nonprofit recognition. Catch up on all the ways our community came together this season to support education in Borrego Springs.

BASIC NEWSLETTER - SUMMER 2024

Summer 2024 was full of growth and new beginnings—from welcoming Angela Cassidy as Board President to supporting 48 students in our biggest Learning Academy to date.

PAST RELEASES

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BASIC NEWSLETTER - WINTER 2023

This season, BASIC connected with the community at Borrego Days and began preparing for a full year of Cradle-to-Graduation programs and events.