Our mission | To develop and implement programs that prepare underserved students for educational opportunities that lead to college success. |
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The Steppingstone Foundation
Ways to help | Tutoring with the College Success Academy (CSA)Want to directly impact the lives of promising, motivated Scholars? Then join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school! Volunteer tutors help Scholars complete homework, facilitate educational games and activities, supervise recess, and more.Other Volunteer OpportunitiesThere are many additional opportunities for you to contribute to Steppingstone’s work throughout the year. Activities include: speaking on a career panel, becoming a Steppingstone Ambassador, mentoring a Steppingstone Alumni, visiting Steppingstone to see our programs in action, or hosting an event.Steppingstone S.M.A.S.H.Offered every Saturday throughout the academic year, SMASH is a two-hour study hall where Scholars can work independently, collaborate with other students, and receive one-on-one tutoring. Volunteers support Scholars by serving as tutors and mentors, and these meaningful relationships help students gain confidence, build their academic skills, and stay on track for college.Alumni AdvisorsAre you a Steppingstone Alum who wants to support younger Scholars? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Steppingstone is always looking for volunteers to mentor Scholars who have graduated from high school. These Alumni support students by looking over resumes, discussing career paths, helping with graduate school applications, finding scholarships, and more. |
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How you help | Our programs wouldn't be possible without our volunteers providing tutoring, mentoring, and having alumni support. |
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About us | The Steppingstone Academy prepares underserved middle-grade students for admission to competitive independent and public exam schools through a rigorous 14-month academic component, followed by comprehensive support services to ensure that Scholars thrive, graduate from high school, and enroll at and complete degrees at four-year colleges. Each year, The Steppingstone Academy serves 1,000 Scholars in grades 5 through 12, and an additional 400 Alumni Scholars in college. |
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