121 Reach--Finalist in the @15 Community Impact Challenge

Introducing 121 Reach from Alpharetta, GA. 121 Reach is one of the 15 finalists in the @15 Community Impact Challenge.




121Reach is a tutoring organization in which high school tutors mentor middle-school-aged tutees. Through a one-to-one mentoring system, high school tutors not only help students with their studies, but also guide them through one of the most difficult periods of their lives.




121Reach was started to tackle education at a time when most kids view learning as a burden rather than a privilege. By providing free academic support to middle school students, 121Reach solves the problem of high tutoring fees while also creating an environment for uninhibited learning. Through the course of the program, tutees and tutors build lasting relationships that allow tutees to not only improve their academics, but also to gain a positive influence on t heir lives. Since 121Reach’s founding in 2008, they have impacted over 200 kids in their community.




If selected as a Challenge recipient, 121Reach will use the additional funding to enrich tutoring for each tutee through field trips and other interactive academic resources. They will also capitalize on the scalability of the program model and work to open new chapters of 121Reach across the nation.









Between March 15-April 2, 2010, you get to decide which five of the 15 finalist teams of young social entrepreneurs will each receive $5,000 and which five teams will receive $1,500 each to expand their local ventures. So be sure to cast your vote on at15 between March 15 - April 2, 2010.