Steppingstone News: Winter 2016

Steppingstone news

What a year!

In 2015, you helped Steppingstone forge new partnerships, expand our college and career services, and provide hardworking students with countless hours of advising, counseling, teaching, mentoring, and guidance.

Most importantly, you helped 1,600 Boston students dream big and accomplish remarkable achievements.

Whether you’re a donor, parent, teacher, volunteer, supporter, Scholar, or Alumnus, YOU were essential to our success last year. We can’t wait to accomplish even more together in 2016 and beyond!

Full stories are posted on Steppingstone’s new interactive blog. Check them out at:

thesuccesseffect.org

Samsam

grade 6, The Park School

1,600 Scholars

received comprehensive support from Steppingstone more than ever before!

These students speak 15 languages, were born in 20 different countries, and call more than 10 Boston neighborhoods home. Many will be the very first person in their family to earn a college degree.

East Boston

welcomed the College Success Academy to the neighborhood, where we began an exciting new partnership with the Donald McKay K-8 School.

On August 13, Scholars, families, and staff celebrated CSA’s first ever Commencement ceremony.

300+ education

professionals attended the 7th annual NPEA conference, where they shared resources, strategies, best practices, and innovative thinking.

Joshua

grade 5, Donald McKay School

Scholars traveled 500+ miles on Steppingstone’s overnight college tour.

College Advisors visited 30 campuses to help Scholars thrive at their new schools.

We partnered with 45 local schools and collaborated with many community organizations (including Ropes & Gray LLP, Boston College, and The Boston Foundation).

NPEA Data Counts, a new initiative for 2015, identified 10 key indicators of college access and success for underrepresented students.

We were named a 2015

Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits.org.

700+ Alumni made their mark on communities throughout Boston and around the world.

Anshi

freshman, Harvard College

One Appleton Street 4th Floor Boston, MA 02116 Return Ser vice Requested

find full stories, photos, and interactive articles online at thesuccesseffect.org