Challenge Foundation Inc

Tutoring, mentoring and advising:the challenge foundation matches students with a volunteer mentor who partners with the family and the staff to provide on-going support, encouragement and meaningful educational experiences. The mentor is a professional in our community who is trained to serve as a role model and team member in the scholars' educational journey. Tutoring is offered and accessed as needed at every level of the scholars' experience, from 6th grade through college, including act/sat prep. All of these supports are managed by a challenge advisor on staff who helps students overcome obstacles in their personal and academic lives. Advisors attend teacher conferences, obtain computers, school supplies, athletic equipment, musical instruments and counsel them throughout the college and financial aid application process.

Scholarships:the challenge foundation partners with college preparatory schools to award scholarships to qualified students from sixth through twelfth grades. To be eligible, families demonstrate financial need and students demonstrate year-round academic success and commitment. The program will impact approximately 160 students.