On average, 9500 Maryland students drop out every year, with the highest rate occurring among African-American and Hispanic youth in Prince George’s County. L2C provides these underserved middle and high school students with year-round mental health services, mentorship, service learning opportunities, leadership development, academic coaching, college preparation, and financial literacy support – all at no cost. An annual mental health summit and youth leadership conference allow youth to socialize, practice emotional wellness, and prepare for transitions to college and beyond. Students learn entrepreneurship and public speaking skills, are matched with paid internships, and participate in STEM camps. First-generation college students receive application guidance and attend week-long college tours. Since 2013, 100% of L2C scholars have graduated from high school and enrolled in college, proving that its personalized approach pays off.

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About Spur Local

Every year, 190+ local nonprofits (with budgets under $4M) apply to join the Spur Local network. 170+ community volunteers assess these applications for impact. 100% of organizations are site visited and financially reviewed. Finally, 76+ critical, local nonprofits are selected for inclusion in Spur Local's annual print and digital catalog, and enter a four-year partnership with us. Since 2003, we have raised over $65 million for nonprofits across the Greater Washington region. We charge no fees and raise funds separately to support our work.

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