Honoring and recognizing TeenSHARP for its outstanding commitment to expanding college access, equity, and leadership opportunities for Black, Latino, and low-income students across the City of Philadelphia and beyond.

Honoring and recognizing TeenSHARP for its outstanding commitment to expanding college access, equity, and leadership opportunities for Black, Latino, and low-income students across the City of Philadelphia and beyond. WHEREAS, Founded in 2009, TeenSHARP has been a transformative force in helping underrepresented students attend and thrive at top colleges with minimal or no debt, making a decade long commitment to each student’s academic and personal success; and WHEREAS, Through individualized guidance, mentorship, and academic enrichment, TeenSHARP equips students with the tools to develop strong study habits, succeed in rigorous coursework, and confidently navigate their high school experience with higher ambition and a clear plan for success; and WHEREAS, TeenSHARP’s innovative programming-including college readiness training, leadership development, and college advising.TeenSHARP has opened doors for hundreds of students to enroll in advanced courses such as Honors, IB, and AP, gain admission to premier pre-college programs, and ultimately secure acceptance into the nation’s top universities; and WHEREAS, Since 2020, TeenSHARP has successfully transitioned to a fully virtual model, expanding its reach to students across more than 20 states and building a diverse national network of high-achieving, socially conscious young leaders; and WHEREAS, TeenSHARP’s graduates continue to demonstrate excellence and impact as scholars, innovators, and community changemakers, earning …