"Because this program will show you how powerful you truly are."

— Allie, Former Seattle Staff

"Summer Search saw the potential in me"

— Fernando, Boston Alum

"[Summer Search] gave me the tools, the space, the challenges, the opportunities, the mentorship I needed in my life to help me embrace where I come from and who I am."

— Lupita, Bay Area Alumna and Boston Alumni Board Member

" Even though it was a rainy, stormy day, these smiles really lit up the night "

— Adriana, Boston Staff

"I have witnessed how transformational [Summer Search] is for young people. I saw students that were struggling to find their place become leaders in and outside of school. I have watched former Summer Searchers become adults that are making a difference in their communities!"

— Jennifer, College & Career Readiness Specialist, Foster High School

"Because we're looking for students like you that want to grow, that want to challenge themselves, that wanna get it put in a new environment and learn. That's WHY!"

— Chano, Bay Area Alum

"The heart of what we do is relationships. And that's the heart of what alumni work is."

— Seth, National Staff

" Summer Search is an awesome combination of a place to hang out after school, a place to connect with friends, a place to meet new friends, a place to help get support going into your post-secondary pathway, choosing a college, choosing a trade school, et cetera, and summer experiences."

— Peter, Former NYC Staff

"You should join Summer Search because you'll have a fun time and make good connections. "

— Jehan, Seattle Summer Searcher

"Why summer search? Because here you can make friends that'll be with you for life."

— Kenyon, Bay Area Staff

" I love Summer Search because they provide you with an extra like area of support, through high school and beyond. "

— Hawi, Seattle Summer Searcher

"I chose Summer Search 'cause of the many opportunities and adventures I was able to go on."

— Kalkidan, Seattle Student