Every youth deserves an opportunity to succeed. Summer Search supports low-income youth to build confidence, character, and skills to succeed in school and become leaders. Learn about us.

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Summer Search works. Nearly 100% of Summer Search youth graduate high school. Over 90% go to higher education and over 80% are on track to graduate. Read our results.

Summer Search is dedicated to helping low-income youth build the confidence, character and skills needed to complete college and achieve their full potential.
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The Summer Search Class of 2013 have been accepted to the following colleges and universities >

Summer Search voted one of the 'Best Nonprofits to Work For in 2013' by The NonProfit Times. Read the press release >

Summer Search hires a new Chief Development Officer. Read the press release >

Got Grit? Summer Search's Philadelphia Exec. Director talks up the importance of character development for low-income students w/Angela Duckworth, a leading expert on the topic. Listen here or tune in to NPR affiliate, WHYY (90.9 FM), on Monday 2/18 at 12pm EST for the live re-broadcast. Spread the word!

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