About the Legacy

A Legacy Rooted in Love.
A Future Built on Purpose.

“We’re ready to grow, to lead, and to give back.”
– Evangeline & Graciella

The PinkPurple Twins: Evangeline and Graciella.
So named by their late grandmother before they were even born, these twin sisters were raised in a family grounded in love, service, and purpose. Now, they’re stepping boldly into college and inviting you to be part of their journey. They’re not just college-bound. They’re purpose-driven, scholarship-earning, top-of-their-class graduates with big dreams and the discipline to back them up.

Evangeline and Graciella are the living legacy of a father, a Marine Corps veteran and member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and a mother from a multi-generational military family. They’ve earned everything. But even with waivers, scholarships, and institution awards, the full cost of college creates a significant financial gap.

Your support helps them focus on learning, not loans and positions them to pay your investment forward by leading, mentoring, and giving back. This is not a handout. It’s a launchpad.

Meet The Twins

Two scholars. One mission: Lead with love and purpose.

EvangelineStoryteller. Scholar. Future Educator.

Graciella– Entrepreneur. Strategist. Community Builder.

A top graduate, club president, and AP scholar, Evangeline will attend Rochester Institute of Technology to major in English. She has earned a full tuition waiver and plans to pursue a fast-track master’s degree, study abroad, and RIT’s elite co-op program.

Her vision is to use literature, teaching, and storytelling to inspire the next generation and bridge cultural divides.

Funding Need: $15,000
To cover housing, books, travel, and global learning experiences not covered by tuition.

Ranked in the top 10, Graciella will attend Howard University as a Business Marketing major. She has been accepted into their Executive Leadership Honors Program and aims to launch a food-based business that nourishes communities, especially during times of crisis.

She’s a student leader, small business founder, and advocate for educational equity.

Funding Need: $25,000
To bridge tuition, housing, and business development opportunities.

How You Can Help

Your Support Makes the Difference.

Help close the gap and open doors for their full college experience.

Options:

  • Fund a semester or travel opportunity
  • Sponsor housing, books, or tuition gap
  • Offer a matching gift
  • Share this campaign with your network

Thank You!

Thank You for Believing in the Legacy.

Your support fuels more than education—it powers leadership, creativity, and community-building that will ripple for generations.

Every gift, every share, every prayer is a brick in the path they’re walking. And they’ll take every step with gratitude.

“Because of you, we’re not just dreaming—we’re doing.”
– Evangeline & Graciella