Camp Ready!
Camp Ready is one of the most exciting times of the year at Ready to Succeed. This career-building summer camp for college-going foster youth took place from June 28-30 at Cal State Northridge.
This year’s event was historic, and it’s all thanks to you!
- 58 new Scholars attended, the most ever!
- Music executive Karen Civil joined us in person to kick off the event!
- Over 20 professionals volunteered to give Scholars a career networking head start
New Scholars got to meet their dedicated career advisors for the first time. By day, they built career skills and prepared for their futures. By night, they enjoyed fun activities and built lifelong friendships.
Thank you for making this incredible experience possible!
Right out of the gate, Scholars were immediately thrown into the world of career building. In the Power of Storytelling workshop, Scholars learned from volunteer professionals about crafting their own work stories, exploring career pathways, and understanding the impact of AI in the workplace.
Scholar DeAndre had this to say about the experience:
“Camp Ready made me feel like I’ve known everybody for years. I felt comfortable. I can’t wait to get started on my career path”.
This event is crucial because it equips Scholars with the tools and confidence they need to succeed. It’s not just about learning; it’s about making connections that last a lifetime. Your support is what makes these transformative journeys possible.
Ready to Succeed
Donate now!www.readytosucceedla.org
(424) 453-2445
Director of Development: Frances Hardy
Mission
RTS empowers youth impacted by foster care to graduate college, launch successful careers, and reach their full potential.
Begin to Build a Relationship
We know you care about where your money goes and how it is used. Connect with this organization’s leadership in order to begin to build this important relationship. Your email will be sent directly to this organization’s Director of Development and/or Executive Director.
Being a Ready to Succeed scholar is a pivotal opportunity for foster youth. It truly is life changing.
Your Generosity Allows Students to Focus on Building their Careers
Even with college scholarships, research shows that underserved students are on average $5,000 short of being able to meet their basic needs including food, rent, and school supplies. To bridge this gap, Ready to Succeed (RTS) is starting a basic needs scholarship.
“Students often have to take on two and three jobs just to make ends meet, often preventing them from graduating college and launching a career,” says Romi Lassally, co-executive director and co-founder of RTS. “We want to give them the opportunity to think about their future, not just survive.”
When you donate today, your generosity can allow students to pay for their basic needs, propelling them one step closer to a successful career and a bright future.
$100 – Pays for one week of basic needs support
$500 – Pays for one month of basic needs support
$1,250 – Pays for three months of basic needs support
$5,000 – Pays for an entire year of basic needs support – most impactful level of support!
Key Supporters
Ric and Suzanne Kayne Foundation
ECMC Foundation
Chuck Lorre Foundation
Edward A & Ai O Shay
Family Foundation
LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl
LA County Supervisor
Holly Mitchell
Angell Foundation
Anthony & Jeanne Pritzker
Family Foundation
Aramont Charitable Foundation
Ralph M Parsons Foundation
Herbert R. and Jeanne C.
Mayer Foundation
Sam Simon Charitable
Foundation
Dwight Stuart Youth Fund
Mohn Family Foundation
Department of Education
and Congressman Ted Lieu
Wurwand Foundation
The SAM Initiative