b'The status quo is not an option. We are asking you to join usin making a better city and region by being a part of this movement to invest in young people realizing their pathways to real prosperity. At Heights,we believe that access toeconomic and educationalpathways is a students rightand our responsibility. Sean E. Vereen, Ed.D.President and CEO, Heights PhiladephiaDear Heights Community,Heights Philadelphia is an Economic Mobility Catalyst, connecting the citys youthto educational and career opportunities that support their pathways to a successful life.The promise of Heights has been to provide high quality pathways to educational and workforce opportunities at scale. During the 20242025 school year, Heights served 3,629 students in our core programming, and 3,479 additional students participatedin one-time activities hosted by Heights. Our Class of 2024 high school graduatesreceived nearly 1,000 college acceptances, with more than 50 students earningfull-ride scholarships. 84% of our Class of 2024 college graduates reported full-timeemployment or graduate school enrollment six months after graduation. We alsowelcomed a growing volunteer community of 250 people, including Heights alumniwho returned to share their valuable knowledge and experiences. By 2029, we willserve 5,000 students in Philadelphia.Our 20242025 Impact Report highlights the incredible work of our staff, students, and communityboth at the micro and macro levels of Heights as an EconomicMobility Catalyst. At the micro level, we focus on our direct work with students, delivering ABOUT US high-quality advising, career-centered pathways, and strong communities of support to Heights connects Philadelphia youth serve students at scale. At the macro level, we leverage partnerships to drive systems changecreating lasting influence on institutions, companies, and fellow nonprofitsto educational and career opportunitiesto ensure they invest in young people and their future. We must act on both levelsthat support their pathways to because the status quo is not an option. This is a defining moment: we either doright by young people, or we dont. We invite you to join us in making the right choice. economic mobility. We believe Please join us in centering young people in a movement to create a city and regioneconomic and educational opportunity committed to prosperity for all. At Heights, we believe that access to economic andfor every young person is theirright educational pathways is a students right and our responsibility. Through four keypillarsCollege and Career Advising & Enrichment, Developing Career Pathways, responsibility. Leveraging Partnerships to Expand Opportunity, and Building Communities ofand ourSupportwe strive to transform lives today and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. Thank you to our community for believing in our vision and helping us move thisimportant work forward. Our primary commitment is to invest in the young people ofthis city because they deserve to thrive and prosper. With your support, they can builda stronger future for all of us. Learn more at heights.org/get-involved.Onward,Sean E. Vereen, Ed.D.President and CEO, Heights PhiladephiaHeights Philadelphia'