2006-2007 MVLA Annual Report

2005-06 MVLA Annual Report


MVLA Community Scholars has helped over 100 students attend college and pursue the degree of their choice.

• Founded in 2000
• To date, 101 students awarded scholarships and mentoring
• Average household income of recipient families: $43,800
• Average high school GPA 3.4
• Mountain View High 36 Scholars
• Los Altos High 55 Scholars
• Alta Vista High 10 Scholars
• 31 male Scholars, 70 female Scholars
• 56 current mentors
• 75% have started start at four-year colleges
  

Desired Program Outcomes

1. Enhance the economic mobility and career/life choices of underserved youth in our community.
2. Students graduate with a strong sense of self-esteem, confidence in their life skills, and a life-long love of learning.
3. Students graduate with a long-term positive relationship with one or more adults from their home community.
4. Students exposed to different career opportunities through our Scholars Career Network.
5. Create a self-sustaining program supported by a broad base of donors and volunteers, and strong, clear, and efficient program systems.
6. Create a self-sustaining program supported by a diverse base of fundraising activities, including direct fundraising and earned income activities.
7. The community feels a sense of ownership of the program, a stake in the success of its youth through the opportunities created for volunteerism.
8. Mentors feel a sense of pride, accomplishment and personal growth.
9. Committee volunteers feel a sense of personal/professional growth and accomplishment, and feel rewarded and energized.
10. Donors feel rewarded by their choice of philanthropic investments.
    Every program participant feels a greater sense of community.