Overview
Our Mission Statement
Our History
Student Events
Frequently Asked Questions


Ruben Aguayo ‘13
“What I like best about the achieve program is the different activities and cultural experiences we share with each other, and all the wonderful help that we receive from the achieve mentors, that help us to stay in track and continue to succeed.”

Christina Li ‘13
“achieve has taught me many values of giving back to my community, which has been a new experience for me and it has been truly rewarding.”

Jorge Navarro ‘13
“achieve has taught me the importance of being selfless, connecting with others from various backgrounds, and the importance of making change happen by being an active member of my community.”

Gabriela Colmenares ‘13
“What I like best about the achieve Program is that they keep me on top of
my school work, and from the first day, work to prepare me for college.”

Jennifer Urdaneta '13
“I was really amazed when I realized that the achieve Program not only helps us financially, but they really do care about all of us. achieve has taught me that even though I do not have a lot of money, I can help my community in so many other ways.”

Luana Deng ‘13
“achieve has taught me to believe and succeed in everything and anything. achieve pushes and pushes you to reach all of your goals until one day you look back and smile at your accomplishments.”

Sara Sologaistoa ‘13
“achieve has taught me that no matter what, if you try hard and give your best, opportunities will always be there for you.”

Van Joseph Macasaet ‘13
"achieve has taught me that there are countless people in need. It makes me realize that my life is very fortunate and, I would be glad to lend a helping hand to those who need it the most."
Overview

achieve is a year-round, four-year high school scholarship and enrichment program for underserved students from low-income families. By providing both a quality education and extensive individual support, achieve increases the options and opportunities of its students. While some students entering achieve have academic challenges, all of the young men and women selected for the program are strongly motivated to put forth maximum effort to change and improve their lives.

Currently achieve serves over 70 students and has a staff of four including two educators dedicated to supporting and mentoring the students. The young men in the program attend Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco, and the young women attend Mercy High School in San Francisco and Holy Names High School in Oakland.


Although the tuition grants enable the students to attend private schools, the most important aspect of the program is the support given to the students throughout their four years. Academic assessment, tutoring, mentoring, after-school programs, cultural excursions, summer internships, extensive college counseling and parent support are just some of the services provided to insure that achieve students do not “slip through the cracks” and are prepared to succeed in college.

achieve’s mission embraces more than academic excellence. By broadening the horizons of these young men and women through cultural, career and community service experiences, they emerge as young adults equipped with the tools necessary to lead better lives.