In our nation's capital only 69% of the 2018 cohort graduate high school on time. In many of the neighborhoods, Higher Achievement serves that number is much lower. That means that the bright, confident young smiles in the video above are half as likely to graduate high school on time.

Fortunately, they have Higher Achievement. 95% of Higher Achievement scholars graduate high school on time. That success is in no small part due to caring support and academic guidance that each scholar gets from their mentor.

"As a mentor I have witnessed my scholars' excitement for learning reach new levels; from impassioned discussions on recycling and waste management to my scholars' eagerness to complete lessons and learn new vocabulary. I've watched scholars' faces beam with pride after accomplishing feats like speaking in front of the entire center. - Ms. NaDaizja Higher Achievement mentor.

More than 300 weekly mentors share Ms. NaDaizjas commitment to our scholars. Now you can join them. Thanks to the generous support of a major partner, Bates White Economic Consulting, gifts to the Mentor Match Challenge, up to $10,000, will be matched! You could double your impact just like that.

To quote Ms. NaDaizja one more I've seen how important it is for scholars to have Center, supported by compassionate staff and mentors, as a reliably safe place to learn, grow, and achieve. I am fortunate to be able to contribute my time to the outstanding scholars."

NaDaiza is a great example of the power of mentoring and a witness to the strength of Higher Achievement.

Help her and all her fellow mentors met their goal!