PLAN4Success

Today is Giving Tuesday, and we’re inviting our community to stand with PLAN4SUCCESS as we continue serving Chicago teens, college students, and families with mentorship, leadership development, scholarships, internships, mental wellness support, and real wrap-around resources.

In 2025 alone, our students have led service projects, raised scholarships, attended our Teen Summit, received care packages, joined college meet-and-greets around the country, participated in internship and study abroad workshops, and are preparing to gather again at our Holiday Kickback.

Your giving today helps us:
• Expand college scholarships to 237
• Provide teen leadership summit for 100+ youths
• Launch Success Links internship access
• Support national college ambassador program
• Strengthen leadership with teen, college, and parent cohorts
• Fund year-round student and civic experiences

Every gift fuels a young person’s journey. Donate here:
https://lnkd.in/g2Da5RGB
PLAN4SUCCESS FOUNDATION Katari Coleman Nicholas Jones Angelique Marseille Jordan Howard Sharidan Rickmon Lolitha McKinney, Esq. Jaime Wesley Natalie Williams

The break is near!
The vibes are calling!
Closing the year with community!

Join the PLAN4SUCCESS College Cohort for our 3rd Annual Holiday College Kickback on December 27th from 2–5 PM.

Connect with Chicago college students, enjoy great food and music, win prizes, and learn how to play spades—all in one space designed for growth, belonging, and leadership.

***Cohort members, their invited guests, and D’Estee Scholars only***
�RSVP using the QR code or https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfd-rJ3n45Wd_FOCiGEDj0AN-QeMNEix112x3MRXZPZuF1WuQ/viewform?usp=header

Congrats to McKenzie Ray, a proud PLAN4SUCCESS participant and 2025 ELS Scholarship recipient!

McKenzie is a two-time scholarship recipient. McKenzie is a College Success Guide and is pursuing a degree in Healthcare Management at Xavier University of Louisiana. She is passionate about leadership, community service, and youth empowerment, and has gained experience in the Office of the Provost, Xavier’s Pre-College Programs. McKenzie’s leadership extends beyond the classroom through extensive volunteer work, as well as active involvement in organizations. We’re cheering for your continued success at Xavier University! 🎉

Learn more about joining our College, Parent, or Teen Cohorts at PLAN-4Success.org http://plan-4success.org

Support programs and partnerships that uplift students like McKenzie, by donating here: https://givebutter.com/PLAN-A-THON2025