Changing Futures Through Real-World Experience: 2024 McCabe Impact Fellowship Celebration.
Last month, marked the culmination of another successful year of the McCabe Impact Fellowship at Ready to Succeed, where scholars gained hands-on experience through paid internships at local nonprofits and social impact organizations across Southern California.
As always, the highlight of the program is the final presentation. Scholars come together and showcase the projects they worked on throughout the summer. This year, they collaborated to shine a light on critical areas in need of social impact, sharing insights and innovative solutions to a panel of judges and the rest of RTS Community.
These presentations are more than just a summary of their work—they are a testament to the lasting impact support from people like you has on the lives of these scholars.
A huge shoutout to some of our partners in attendance yesterday: AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles CASA of Los Angeles Group Effort Initiative Hollywood CPR LA-Tech.org National Center for Youth Law Stepping Forward LA WIN Young Storytellers.
And a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. You helping these incredible young leaders achieve success and make a difference in the world!
Want to continue to uplight success like these? Donate today and give the gift of opportunity to Ready to Succeed Scholars like these.”
Ready to Succeed
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Co-Founder and CEO: Romi Lassally
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Mission
RTS empowers youth impacted by foster care to graduate college, launch successful careers, and reach their full potential.
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RTS gives youth who have experienced foster care the promise that every young person deserves: that chance at graduating from college and a future that they choose. More than 80% of kids in foster care want to go to college, and RTS is there for them when they arrive at its doorstep.
Furnishing Dorms, Creating Comfort, and Building Community for Foster Youth
Ready to Succeed’s (RTS) Project Dorm Room began by supporting 75 students and has since equipped over 900 foster youth with the essentials needed for college dorm life.
With more foster youth than they can serve, RTS aims to expand their reach and impact next year:
• $225,000 fully sponsors 300 students as they move into their new dorm rooms.
• $750 fully outfits one dorm room.
• $500 provides sleeping and personal items.
Foster youth have faced immense challenges growing up in the system – now, in college, they deserve the opportunity to thrive. Supporting Project Dorm Room ensures these students aren’t overlooked, giving them the foundation they need to succeed.
Key Supporters
Ralph M Parsons Family Foundation
The Chuck Lorre
Family Foundation
Sam Simon Charitable
Giving Foundation
Southern California Grantmakers Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative
U.S Department of Education
Banchik Family Foundation
Arrillaga Foundation
Jess Cagle
Jarl Mohn
Steven Barnett
Todd Kessler
Elizabeth Friedman
Karen Kehela Sherwood
Tania Suster
Emmanual Benton
Jon Gimbel
Eddie Valcin
Deanne Yamamoto
Harriet Zaretsky
Karen Jones
Mark Mosch
Susan Carr