Dear Friends -
I have been deeply involved with Mile High 360 for 16 years (its entire life). I have tutored, coached, raised money, played in events, and am still a mentor. I do all of this because I can see my impact. I have known Cinthia, in the picture above, since was a junior in high school. I became her tutor and was so impressed by her attitude and motivation I soon became her mentor as well. She is now a senior at MSU, juggling school and her own personal business. Her twin siblings, Carlo and Nasli, view Cinthia as their personal hero; they, too, are involved in Mile High 360 and are thriving!
As we know, access to quality educational resources - from school to enrichment resources - is neither universally accessible nor equitably distributed.
The path from middle school to career and life success is filled with challenges for every student, but particularly those with the fewest resources.
This is where Mile High 360 steps in.
Mile High 360 is a comprehensive, wrap-around services program designed to provide first-generation college bound students with after-school, weekend and summer access to essential out-of-school resources in four core areas.
- Academic Assistance: Study skills support, tutoring, literacy enrichment, SAT prep, college visits, and an array of college preparation support;
- Health & Wellness Programs: Mental health support, drug and alcohol prevention, human development classes, cycling coaching, nutritional instruction, and cooking classes;
- Life Skills Experiences: Community service, summer travel, a speaker series, financial health classes, internships, resume building, and job support;
- Mentoring: Trained volunteer mentors (I am Cinthia's mentor) are paired with students to help normalize postsecondary enrollment, set goals, and increase students' social capital.
Mile High 360 programming complements school-based learning by mobilizing and organizing essential out-of-school time resources to address a child’s social, emotional, and academic needs.
Please join me in supporting Mile High 360 Students! 100% of your contribution will be used to provide resources students need to be successful in school and beyond!
Thanks!
Cath
