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