The “Cultural Identity and Belonging” workshop presented this February, as part of the partnership between EVkids College Success and Boston Health Initiative (BHI), a student-run organization at Northeastern University, demonstrated the value of shared experience in mentoring.
In January, EVkids students were invited to participate in a virtual Career Panel, organized by the EVkids Youth Council. Alondra O., a longtime EVkids program participant and Youth Council member, currently studying Health & Society at UMass Dartmouth, reports back.
In December, EVkids students were invited to participate in a virtual Financial Literacy workshop. Lascelle M., a longtime EVkids program participant, camp counselor, and Youth Council member, currently studying Sociology at UMass Boston, reports back.
In November, EVkids students were invited to participate in a virtual workshop called “How to Destress/Knowing When You Are Becoming Stressed.” Jared B, a senior at Boston College High School and a member of the EVkids Youth Council, reported back about his experience.
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Tutoring provides 1-on-1 academic mentoring for grades 4-12 and takes place at four sites in Roxbury and Dorchester.
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Camp provides an immersive experience in the Green Mountains of Vermont for campers age 11 to 18.
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The College Success Project provides 1-on-1 support to help graduates of the EVkids Tutoring and Camp programs earn their degree and go on to careers they love.
Working together to break down barriers to education equity.
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Boston students served
150
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EVkids seniors attained on-time high school diplomas
86%
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Tutor volunteer hours donated
9,426
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of families recommend EVkids Tutoring
100%
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Alexa S., high school student & Youth Council member“Beyond academics, tutoring has shown me how small efforts can have big impacts on someone's success, and that’s been a lesson I carry with me in all areas of life.”
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Hawa Kaba, mother of Swahibu & Kain, current college students“EVkids has greatly benefited my children by delivering high-quality tutoring that not only improved their grades but also ignited a passion for learning.”
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Lascelle M., UMass Boston student & Youth Council member
“Whenever I’m feeling uncertain about my future, I always know that in the back of my mind, EVkids is here as a foundation.”
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Anna (Boston College '27), Tutor/Mentor“I have enjoyed helping Nyanna navigate and get excited about the college application process. I'm grateful that I can use all I learned ... to support her through triumphs and challenges.”
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Hailey (MCPHS ‘26), Tutor/Mentor“I love to watch the amount of growth and progress my tutee makes and how comfortable she feels talking to me, seeing me as a role model.”
