activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 3
- Residential and non-residential academic support program for youth College Preparation & Empowerment ProgramsProvides long-term mentorship, academic support, and career exploration to students, starting as early as sixth grade, through both residential and non-residential pathways. The program supported scholars through high school and college, including placement at schools like Brophy Prep.
- STEM conference participation for scholars STEM Education Workforce DevelopmentFacilitates scholar attendance at national events such as the Women of Color STEM Conference in Detroit, enabling educational and professional exposure for students from Arizona and other affiliate locations.
- Service and immersion trips for scholars Short-Term International Mission TripsOrganizes annual service and cultural immersion trips, such as the 2025 GuateMaya Service and Immersion Trip in Guatemala, designed to foster connection, cultural awareness, and community service among scholars.
strategies · 2
how they think
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- College Readiness through Exposure and Nurturing Relationships college readiness; nurturing relationshipsThe organization emphasizes college tours for low-income, first-generation students to build confidence and inform decision-making. This is coupled with providing nurturing environments and building enduring relationships to ensure positive outcomes and support students throughout their educational journey.
- Holistic Youth Development and Support holistic youth developmentThe organization provides comprehensive support to motivated young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, guiding them from middle school through college graduation and career launch. This holistic approach aims to develop well-educated, career-ready, and community-minded individuals by addressing educational, personal, and professional needs.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Academy Program
Non-residential college preparatory program serving middle and high school scholars through academic support, mentorship, and college readiness activities
College & Career Success Program
Supports scholars through college application, enrollment, and career launch, including college tours and career exploration
Experiential Learning and Youth Development
Includes service and immersion trips, such as the GuateMaya trip to Guatemala, focused on cultural engagement and personal growth
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Brophy Prep Partner — School attended by a supported scholar, Peter.
- Educational Policy Institutes Partner — Ranked among the top 10 college readiness programs in the United States by the Educational Policy Institutes in 2012.
- Hope Ignites Network Network — Proud member of the Hope Ignites Network, which provides leadership and college-preparatory programming to affiliates.
- St. Francis Xavier Partner — School where a supported scholar, Peter, began his journey with the organization.
- Timmy Vatterott Partner — Documentary filmmaker and supporter who donated time to make a video for a historic announcement.
- World Wide Technology Partner — Sponsor of scholars who attended the Women of Color STEM Conference.