b'Philadelphia FuturesAnnual Report20202021Forward toStudents FuturesAs our SAS and CC students matriculate to college, theytransition to our College Success program. Students work with an advisor and the Director of Career Initiatives who support the scholars through their college years with ongoing Philadelphia Futures provides direct serviceintensive, individualized guidance on academic, career, and community impact programs designed personal, and financial issues to seize opportunities andto support Philadelphias low-income,navigate challenges on the path to college graduation. first-generation-to-college students with the tools, resources, and opportunities necessaryOutreach Futures, Step Up to College,for admission to and success in college. Weand the Charles E. Ellis Trusttransform lives by breaking down the barriers The Outreach Futures initiative brings our skills, expertise, that have historically excluded these studentsresources, and networks to the broader community. Working from achieving college success.in collaboration with high schools and community-based organizations through workshops, professional development sessions, and print and digital media, Outreach Futures offers College Access and College Success critically needed information about the college admissions and financial aid processes to Philadelphia students and Since 1989, the Sponsor-A-Scholar (SAS) program has their families who otherwise would not have access to these provided direct college access services to low-income, first-services. One of Outreach Futures most essential offerings generation-to-college students starting in ninth grade throughfor more than 30 years is the Step Up to College Guidecollege graduation. Sponsor-A-Scholar is a comprehensive, available online and in print. Step Up to College also offers individualized, time-tested college access program serving an array of digital resources, including a free mobile app, motivated students attending Philadelphias public high schools.videos, and social media pages.Students receive the support, resources, and opportunitiesPhiladelphia Futures serves as the administrator of the they need to be admitted to and graduate from college. Charles E. Ellis Trust for Girls, which provides grantsThe College Connection (CC) program offers personalized to young women of limited financial means who live in college guidance and support to driven students attendingsingle-parent households, to help them enhance their high Philadelphias public, public charter, and parochial highschool experience and prepare for postsecondary success.schools. Students are admitted in 11th grade and haveaccess to a range of resources and one-to-one support to help them navigate the college admissions process, transition to college, and earn their degrees. page 1'