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Three Pillars of Empowerment

Our comprehensive approach addresses the root causes of educational inequity for underserved youth, through delivering mentorship Matching, educational Workshops, and community Events we aim to show youth a future they never knew was possible.

Mentor Match Initiative

Connect young people with seasoned professionals in their dream careers through our carefully vetted mentor-matching system.

→ Simple application form highlighting interests and goals
→ Tiered mentor-matching system
→ Personalized guidance and real-world insight
Inspire & Learn Workshops

Free, hands-on workshops led by industry experts, from STEM Discovery Labs to Creative Arts sessions.

→ STEM Discovery Lab with coding and circuits
→ Creative Arts and digital design
→ Financial literacy and life skills
North star Community Events

Vibrant gatherings that celebrate culture while raising resources for educational support and community building.

→ Summer block parties and holiday markets
→ Educational resource fairs
→ Fundraising celebrations

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The Problem
We're Solving

The statistics paint a stark picture of the challenges facing our youth today. But behind every number is a young person with dreams, potential, and the right to opportunity.

Stats Section40%
of young people in the U.S. grow up without ever having a mentor
Source: Mentoring.org
1.4M
children in the U.S. are experiencing homelessness
Source: campaignforchildren.org
$4B
in unclaimed federal college aid left behind by high school class of 2023
Source: hildrethinstitute.org
4x
more likely for low-income youth to leave high school without a diploma
Source: Education statistics
5%
of eighth graders in cities like Detroit read at proficient level
Source: Educational assessments
50%+
of U.S. teenagers failed basic financial literacy test
Source: Financial literacy studies

Hope is
Stronger Than Hardship

Every mentorship session ignites confidence. Every intervention helps a child heal and refocus. Every scholarship unlocks a college door that once felt impossible.

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Every mentorship session ignites confidence

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Each resource plays a key role in a child’s development

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Every scholarship unlocks a opportunity door that once felt impossible

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Every workshop builds practical skills for the future

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Every community event strengthens local support networks

  
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STEM jobs projected to go unfilled by 2025 without expanded access to early STEM education
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$3.6B contributed by U.S. donors through community-driven events (GivingTuesday 2024)
55%
Higher graduation rates and college enrollment for students with mentors