INVEST IN A MAGICAL SUMMER FOR A SCHOLAR!
Summer can be a time for adventure, learning, and discovery—but those opportunities remain out of reach for many young people in our community. You can change that!
SEEING WHAT’S POSSIBLE
In a world where the headlines often highlight what’s wrong, we have the privilege of witnessing what’s possible. Every day, we see young people discovering their power, setting goals, and taking bold steps toward bright futures. And we see caring adults—mentors, volunteers, and supporters like you—walking alongside them, offering guidance and encouragement as they pursue their dreams.
YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
With so much uncertainty around federal funding for nonprofits, we want to take a moment to focus on something certain—the incredible impact YOU are making.
Because of your generosity, we’ve been able to:
WE DID IT - TOGETHER!
THANK YOU! Because of you, we’re starting this year with immense gratitude and excitement for what lies ahead. Thanks to your generosity during our Giving Tuesday and End of Year campaign, we raised over $15,000—exceeding our goal!
WISHING YOU JOY AND CONNECTION
We hope your holiday season has been filled with joy and connection. As we look ahead to the new year, we’re excited to continue creating opportunities and supporting bright futures with the youth and families in our community.
With so much on the horizon, we’re grateful for the incredible support from
HELP FUEL BRIGHT FUTURES
Every child deserves the chance to discover their power, pursue their dreams, and be on a path towards a bright future. But, for too many of our students, lack of transportation is a barrier. With your help, we can remove this obstacle.
GRATEFUL FOR IT ALL
As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to share, on behalf of the Charting Careers staff and board, how thankful we are for this community. Every aspect of the work we do involves deep investment and generosity from so many different groups and individuals. We are deeply GRATEFUL FOR IT ALL, including:
WE MET OUR MATCH THANKS TO YOU!
We are beyond excited to officially launch our 2024-2025 program year! Our fall fundraiser was a resounding success, and we couldn’t have achieved this milestone without your incredible support. Thanks to your generous donations and a matching gift, we exceeded our goal — raising over $20,000 for our fall campaign!
Your contributions will directly support essential programming, including:
SUPPORT YOUNG SCHOLARS, NAVIGATE BRIGHT FUTURES!
We are excited to announce our fall fundraising campaign to empower the next generation to achieve their goals and accomplish their dreams.
Thanks to a very generous donor, every dollar you give will be matched 1:1 up to $10,000 through September 27th, doubling the impact of your contribution!
YOU MAKE GOOD THINGS HAPPEN!
As we begin our 7th year of programming, we want to take this opportunity to thank you. You have helped make so many good things happen! In this newsletter, you will see highlights, including results from the this past year and a sample of our summer programming - all of which would not be possible without your support.
Because of your investment in our mission, young scholars who might not have been ……..
CREATE SUMMER MAGIC
Do you remember your best summer ever? Did you learn to swim, play ball with friends, or form lifelong friendships at camp? Summer is the perfect time for children to explore and have fun, but for some, the end of the school year can limit their access to recreational and educational activities that help them learn, grow, and thrive. This is where you can make a difference!
Your dollars can help in numerous ways: ……
CELEBRATING SUCCESS
As we approach the end of our fiscal year, our staff and board are brimming with pride, joy, and gratitude.
PRIDE: We could not be more proud of our six Annapolis High School seniors. They all graduated and will be attending college this fall! We have witnessed their perseverance and resilience and can’t wait to see what they achieve and …..
THE POWER OF COMMUNITY
Charting Careers is deeply grateful to have been selected as the charity recipient of the Rotary Club of Annapolis's 2024 Black Tie and Diamond Gala. We are excited to announce that the event raised $80,000 for our organization! This is truly a testament to the power of community and exemplifies the spirit of "service above self" that the …..
THE POWER OF SMALL STEPS
As I reflect on the last month, I keep thinking about the level of commitment I see from our incredible staff and the impact they are having. Their work is often “behind the scenes” and made up of small steps that lead to important outcomes with students and families. I want to share two stories I hope will paint a picture of how our comprehensive …..
UNFORGETTABLE BEGINNINGS TO 2024
When we talk to our older scholars about which parts of our programming are most impactful, they often reference the long-term, mentoring relationships and the range of experiences and opportunities. Over the winter break, some of our incredible staff, including Ms. Lily, Ms. Candis, and Ms. Ashley, took a group of scholars on a trip to the …..
JOYFUL MILESTONES
As 2023 draws to a close, I want to take the opportunity to reflect on the joyful milestones reached throughout the year. Each time a scholar grows more confident, a parent accesses a new resource, or a member of our Charting Careers community accomplishes a new goal, we ……
POWER AND GRATITUDE
Fundamentally, Charting Careers is about "inspiring youth to discover their power and reach their goals." The inclusion of "power" in our mission statement reflects our belief that young people are experts in their own lives. As trusted guides, we play a crucial role in assisting youths to make informed decisions and in …………
SAILING INTO SUCCESS: ALL ABOARD INTO THE NEW YEAR
We are delighted to announce the launch of our 2023-2024 programs, featuring the Navigating TIDES After School Program—a special partnership between Charting Careers and ……..
SO MUCH TO CELEBRATE!
As our elementary, middle and high-school scholars head back to school and our graduates start new adventures away at college, we wanted to pause and THANK YOU. We could not do this life-changing work without you!
Because of your support...
TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES
This summer we have continued our efforts to work at the individual, family, peer group, school, and community levels to inspire youth to discover their power and reach their goals. It is such a joy to see such positive impacts and so many of our young scholars having transformative summer experiences.