OneGoal began operations in Massachusetts in 2015, establishing partnerships, building infrastructures, and recruiting schools and teachers to execute our three-year model. We are thrilled to launch our first cohort of 150 Fellows in six Boston and Lawrence public high schools in fall of 2016.
WELCOME TO MASSACHUSETTS
NUMBER OF SCHOOLS*
15
NUMBER OF FELLOWS*
500
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2015
*Includes current partner schools and Fellows as well as those being recruited to begin in the fall of 2017.
THE STATISTICS
SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Despite the fact that it’s home to some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country, only 15% of students from low-income communities in Massachusetts are expected to graduate. There is a real need for a rigorous and proven in-school access and success model.
BUILDING
THE FOUNDATION
CHALLENGE
GRANT
A long-time OneGoal supporter will match dollar-for-dollar any new donation (first time gift or upgrade to an existing gift) to the Massachusetts region. Each and every generous donation will go directly toward expanding our impact in Massachusetts and will allow us to launch 16 new cohorts of Fellows this fall. Help us reach our goal of $200,000 by June 30.
VOLUNTEER
This June, OneGoal – Massachusetts will hold college essay conferences in our partner schools in Lawrence (June 2) and Boston (June 8). Volunteers will work with small groups of Fellows to hone their college application essays. To view specific times, locations and to sign up to participate, click the links below.
BEYOND
BOSTON
While we believe there’s a real need in Boston for OneGoal’s approach, we are also committed to serving students in nearby districts like Lawrence, Lynn, Somerville, and Everett where the number of college access and success programs is limited. We intend to grow to 15 Fellow cohorts in Boston Public Schools, Lawrence Public Schools, and surrounding districts, in order to serve some 440 students by fall of 2017.
MEET
PATTY
“These first few years in Massachusetts are critical and we’re so grateful to have the support of key leadership in the districts and funding community. We continue to seek out allies who will help us grow in our capacity to serve students, and also inform how and where we grow in this community.”
Patty Diaz-Andrade
OneGoal – Massachusetts Executive Director
