TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The Tallahassee NAACP Youth Council and the Capital City Democratic Women\u2019s Club will host a citywide baccalaureate service to honor graduating seniors across Leon County.<\/p>\n
Organizer Jada N. Brown said the event is designed to bring families, students and the community together to celebrate graduates while also providing scholarships and resources to help students transition into their next chapter.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhether you\u2019re entering into the military and need help with application fees, or college and you need help with room decor, or books and resources, or the workforce and you need help with uniforms or transportation services back and forth, the citywide baccalaureate program will be the place for you,\u201d Brown said.<\/p>\n
Brown said college may not be for everyone, but she believes that regardless of what\u2019s next, each student should feel supported.<\/p>\n
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\u201cCommunity members reached out to us to donate to help cover the cost of financial burdens, as well as down payment assistance on apartments or cars,\u201d Brown said<\/p>\n
She said the idea for the service came after recognizing the challenges many families face during graduation season.<\/p>\n
\u201cI realized it was difficult for families who have students graduating from different schools to celebrate them throughout the week and on the same day,\u201d Brown said.<\/p>\n
The service is open to all Leon County students in the Class of 2026 and will take place Saturday, May 30, at 5:30 p.m. at Bethel AME Church. Organizers say students must RSVP by Friday, May 22.<\/p>\n
To register, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n For those interested in becoming a sponsor or donating gift cards, scholarships, housing support and more, email Brown.jada98@yahoo.com.<\/p>\n To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Nextdoor<\/a> <\/a>and X<\/a> (Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n Have a news tip or see an error? Write to us here<\/a>. Please include the article\u2019s headline in your message.<\/p>\n Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 WCTV. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n