PASSION FOR LEARNING (P4L) (passionforlearning.org) addresses educational opportunity gaps faced by middle school students from low-income families. P4L provides enriching information technology and college awareness-preparation programs for youths who are underresourced and underestimated. Coached by dedicated teachers and older student mentors, P4L’s youths prepare a path for success in high school, college and careers.

HEADQUARTERED: Silver Spring

SERVES: Montgomery County

WHAT A DONATION BUYS:

• $250 pays for a college or tech school business tour.
• $1,000 enables four students to attend college readiness camp.
• $10,000 pays for a year of an after-school tech program at one school.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

• One day: Information technology professionals speak to students.
• Internships