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Who We Are
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The Latest On October 21, 2009, we held our annual Sponsor Appreciation Dinner... As always, our "Fall Fiesta" themed celebration was uplifting and inspired by the experiences shared by our Summer of a Lifetime Class of 2009. This year, we were able to send 100 low-income, high school students to summer college enrichment programs at 31 different colleges and universities across the country. Many thanks to all our Sponsors, SOL Mentors and SOL Coordinators for making such a wonderful summer possible! Coming up on Friday, March 19, 2010, is our 9th annual "TASTE OF COLLEGE" fundraiser at Galleria Marchetti (825 W. Erie Street). More details to be posted in the near future. To read a note from Amanda, one of the SOL students as she headed off to University of California – Los Angeles, click here. The various summer college programs begin and end throughout the months of June, July and August. Look for our annual fall/winter newsletter to hear more about their experiences. The Fall/Winter 2009-2010 Newsletter will be published later this month (please check back) Right Angle Newsletter - to read and share in some of the students experiences from the SOL Class of 2008, click here Hear what the students have to say - two great videos that describe the Right Angle’s Summer of a Lifetime experience. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUetnzcnIug |
Our Mission
The Right Angle Educational Foundation supports low-income, high school students from Noble Street Charter School campuses by providing life-changing experiences at summer enrichment programs on college campuses.
"…I greatly appreciate everything that you have done for me. You gave me an occupant summer, and kept me off the streets of inner city Chicago. I don't only thank you on my behalf, but on my family's. You gave my mom a view of what I can do, you brought my father and me closer together, my brothers were proud of me, but overall you gave me confidence and let me see that anyone can make it out…. Some people I didn't even know [on campus] came up to me and asked me if it was true that I was on a scholarship and congratulated me and told me how lucky I was. It made me feel good to know that I could impact people that I didn't even know…. Before, I used to say "if" I go to college. Now, after you helped me go to this program I say "when" I go to college…" - Adrian from University of Michigan
What is the Right Angle?
The Right Angle is a not-for-profit organization incorporated under IRC Section 501 (c) (3) in the State of Illinois on December 17, 1996. We provide financial support for low-income high school students attending a campus of the Noble Network of Charter Schools in Chicago through two programs:
Summer of a Life Time Program
Enables low-income high school students to participate in summer college enrichment programs at universities throughout the world. Each year we send 60-100 qualified students to Summer of a Lifetime programs.
College Scholarship Program
Provides students who have attended the Summer of a Lifetime programs scholarships to cover college expenses.
The Right Angle Was Formed Because...
- A college degree is often a low-income family's ticket out of poverty.
- Low-income and first-generation high school students often do not consider a four year college as a possibility after graduation. Access to these summer college enrichment programs provides academic preparation for and exposure to four year colleges - significantly increasing the chance they will attend one after high school.
- Relatively few low-income, Chicago high school students go on to live on college campuses. Studies show that students who live on campus are far more likely to succeed in college than those that live at home.
The
Right Angle Educational Foundation
1010 N. Noble Street, Chicago, IL 60642
TEL: 773-327-8992 FAX: 773-327-8992 (please call first)
E-MAIL:
rightangle@ameritech.net