Annual ASSIST Alumni Reception
“Education has always been at the heart of our foundation’s mission, which is why programs like ASSIST are so important to us”, said John Kazickas in his welcome speech at the annual ASSIST alumni gathering.
ASSIST is a US-based international student exchange program that gives talented Lithuanian high school students the chance to study for a year at leading independent schools in the US. Since 2003, the Kazickas Family Foundation has supported it through scholarships, helping students gain life-changing experiences and contribute to a global Lithuania.
The annual gathering is an opportunity for former participants to reconnect, share their experiences, and strengthen the alumni network.
This is the last year for Joseph Gould, a member of the ASSIST board, to be part of the interview process – a huge thank you to him for mentoring so many students and for his dedication to Lithuania over the years.
At KFF, we believe in bringing people together, so the program’s impact goes far beyond that one-year experience and continues to inspire alumni to give back.
