Giving Tuesday! Help an underserved student earn a college degree and break the generational cycle of poverty

Every child, regardless of circumstances, deserves to live a happy, healthy, productive life.

At DTS, we take an innovative, holistic approach to college access and success. We are continually refining our individualized health and wellness support to develop the whole child and give them the executive functioning and soft skills to persist to and through college on their path to a fulfilling career and life. We expose them to opportunities and help them acclimate to a college-going culture through robust and intentional programming. We meet our students where they are and listen to where they want to go.

In theory, education is the great equalizer, leveling the playing field across socioeconomic strata. College graduates with a bachelor’s degree typically earn 66% more than those with only a high school diploma. In truth, nearly 90% of low-income, first generation college students fail to graduate. Our work is high-touch and deep reaching, preventing any child from falling behind or losing sight of their potential. This approach is yielding success for our students as we are achieving 100% high school graduation, 100% college enrollment and 100% college completion.

Some years ago, one of our ninth graders was struggling in her English class. Her DTS Advisor identified the weaknesses in reading comprehension that were at the root of her struggle, and then worked with her one-on-one until her reading fluency and comprehension were up to speed. Today, this student, a college graduate, runs the DTS summer book clubs and is working toward becoming a teacher.

Every child has the ability to achieve more. At DTS, our daily goal is to help all of our students realize their dream of college and career.

• $35 Provides a student with his/her own copy of Book Club books
• $65 Provides academic planners and writing journals
• $100 Sends a student's family on a college tour
• $250 Sends a student to DTS Outdoors sleepaway camp
• $500 Provides a month of healthy snacks for 50 students
• $1000 Provides a laptop computer to a college freshman
• $2500 Provides an SAT prep course to 20 students

You may also write a check payable to Determined to Succeed and mail it to:

Determined to Succeed
2525 Ocean Park Blvd.
Suite 116
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Determined to Succeed is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. It will be sent automatically to you upon successful completion of your online donation. Donations made by check will be acknowledged by letter and sent to the address listed thereon.