b'Exposing students toopportunity is not enough. We have to create a path. We have to advise. We have to have resources to support those students. We must push colleges, institutions, and businesses to see our students as we see them:the futurethe futurethat is better than today. Sean E. Vereen, Ed.D.President and CEO, Heights PhiladephiaDear Friends,Heights Philadelphia is an Economic Mobility Catalyst. We believe that economicand educational opportunity for every young person is their right and our responsibility.As an Economic Mobility Catalyst, we connect Philadelphia youth to educational andcareer opportunities that support their pathways to economic mobility. We focus onfour key pillarsadvising and enrichment, pathways to careers, partnerships, and community.When we became Heights Philadelphia in December 2022, we had a bold visionthatall Philadelphia students graduate high school and achieve economic mobility through college and workforce success. This bold vision requires a plan and a generationalcommitment to make it a reality.ABOUT US This past year, we launched our Accelerating Economic Mobility & EducationalHeights connects Philadelphia youth Opportunity strategic plan, serving as a blueprint to expand our reach to 5,000 studentsby 2029 and to create real pathways to economic mobility. This plan reflects our deepto educational and career opportunitiesand abiding commitment to break the cycle of generational poverty in Philadelphiathat support their pathways to by creating pathways to educational and workforce success for low-income students,with an emphasis on first-generation-to-college and Black and Brown students.economic mobility. We believeThis work cannot, and should not, be done alone. Heights functions with a focuseconomic and educational opportunity on partnership and collaboration, both internally and externally, to ensure we achievefor every young person is their success in the organization. Our 2023-2024 Impact Report offers an inside look at therightremarkable work our staff has been leading, starting in middle school and continuing and our through high school, college, and career. Youll read about our incredible students responsibility.and alumni, who are at the center of our work, as well as highlights of our partnerswho are critical to our success.We are so grateful to the Heights community for standing with us and believing in the young people of this city. There is so much more work to do, but better days are ahead because we can make them better together.Sincerely,Sean E. Vereen, Ed.D.President and CEO, Heights PhiladephiaHeights Philadelphia'