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The Path to Success Starts Here

A Heights Philadelphia (formerly Philadelphia Futures) group shot.

Heights is committed to transforming the pathways to college and career for Philly students. That's why Heights has merged the resources of Philadelphia Futures and Steppingstone Scholars to become the most dynamic educational nonprofit in Philadelphia.

Together, we’re able to accomplish more for students: More holistic support from coordinators and advisors. More sustainable access to academic and workforce opportunities for all young people, especially Black, Latino, and first-generation-to-college students from low-income communities. And more advising relationships with students spanning from middle school into their professional careers.

Note: The above description came from the organization's About Us: Our Role page.

Info

Facebook: @HeightsPhilly
Volunteer: Propel Philly Students. Volunteer with Heights.
X: @HeightsPhilly

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+<big>{{toplink|url=https://heights.org/|name=heights.org}}</big>&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;<big>''The Path to Success Starts Here''</big>[[File:PhiladelphiaFutures.jpg|400px|thumb|right|A Heights Philadelphia (formerly Philadelphia Futures) group shot.]]
-<br>&emsp;&emsp;&emsp;''The Path to Success Starts Here''
+'''Heights''' is committed to transforming the pathways to college and career for Philly students. That's why Heights has merged the resources of Philadelphia Futures and Steppingstone Scholars to become '''the most dynamic educational nonprofit in Philadelphia'''.
-By 2020, it is estimated that 65% of U.S. jobs will require some form of postsecondary education. Further, postsecondary education is also increasingly the only route to upward mobility. The lowest-income Americans who obtain a college degree are five times more likely than their peers to escape poverty.
-We are guided by the principle that a college education is the key to economic self-sufficiency and a satisfying life.
+Together, we’re able to accomplish more for students: More holistic support from coordinators and advisors. More sustainable access to academic and workforce opportunities for all young people, especially Black, Latino, and first-generation-to-college students from low-income communities. And more advising relationships with students spanning from middle school into their professional careers.
-Founded in 1989, '''Philadelphia Futures''' has made a profound difference in the lives of thousands of students through the power of education. White-Williams Scholars, dating back to 1800, had a long and highly regarded reputation of providing low-income students with the financial resources necessary to support their academic goals in high school.  The two organizations joined with the intention of combining resources and assets in the pursuit of a common purpose – '''to provide low-income, first-generation-to-college students with the tools, resources, and opportunities necessary for admission to and success in college'''.
+''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above description came from the organization's [https://heights.org/about/our-role/ About Us: Our Role] page.
-''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above description came from the organization's [http://www.philadelphiafutures.org/about-us About Us] page.
 ==Info==
-*Facebook:&nbsp;[http://www.facebook.com/PhiladelphiaFutures/ @PhiladelphiaFutures]
+*Facebook:&nbsp;[https://www.facebook.com/HeightsPhilly/ @HeightsPhilly]
-*Twitter:&nbsp;[http://twitter.com/PhillyFutures @PhillyFutures]
+*Volunteer:&nbsp;[https://heights.org/get-involved/volunteer/ Propel Philly Students. Volunteer with Heights.]
-*Volunteer:&nbsp;[http://philadelphiafutures.org/become-a-mentor/ Become a Mentor]
+*X:&nbsp;[https://x.com/HeightsPhilly @HeightsPhilly]
 ==See Also==
-*[[Young Men's Initiative]]
+*[[Young Men's Initiative (Is-Past)]]
 [[Category:Does-College_Prep]]
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