Thank you for making 2013 an extraordinary year! We are in awe of all that you made possible. Your support means so much to College Possible students – more than ever before. Here’s to another great year working together to make brighter futures possible!
College Possible has been selected by Philanthropedia as the top nonprofit in Minnesota working in the field of educational support for at-risk youth! Philanthropedia, a division of GuideStar, is focused on improving nonprofit effectiveness by directing money to and facilitating discussion about expert recommended high-impact nonprofits.
If you believe in the mission of College Possible, if you’ve given your time and talent to see our students succeed, if you’ve supported our growth over the past 13 years… then this one’s for you! Thanks to you, the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and MAP for Nonprofits selected College Possible to receive the 2013 Nonprofit Excellence Award!
A dedicated teacher first sparked Edem’s interest in science. He joined the 3M Science Training Encouragement Program (STEP) in high school and knew he wanted a career in technology. In college he transitioned to a Technical Aide position at 3M. Edem’s supervisors helped him develop critical job skills.
College Possible Twin Cities Executive Director Sara Dziuk was named a Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal 2013 40 Under Forty honoree! This award recognizes 40 individuals under the age of 40 who have demonstrated exceptional business savvy, leadership and community involvement.
Since moving into our Syndicate Avenue office in 2004, College Possible has grown from serving 500 students in the Twin Cities to serving nearly 15,000 students across the country. Now we have moved to a new space that will accommodate the growth that you have made possible!
College Possible has been recognized for its innovation and unmatched results! After a rigorous selection process, College Possible is one of just six organizations that will partner with Generation Next to close the educational achievement gap in Minnesota. This partnership comes with a grant renewable for up to five years to grow College Possible to additional Twin Cities high schools!
The Papillion Times and Omaha World Herald featured a story about College Possible’s expansion to Papillion – La Vista South High School. Read about it here.
Congressman Lee Terry announces College Possible Omaha, along with Lutheran Family Services will be receiving funding for their AmeriCorps programs. Read the full story here.
Read their story“Making it through college, a step that people think is impossible for students with backgrounds like mine, is the most amazing thing.”
Read their story“If I could describe my experience as a college student in one word—it would be ‘amazing!'”
