Give Today. Shape a Student-Athlete’s Tomorrow.

Destination: College empowers student-athletes in Mount Vernon with the academic support, mentoring, and college readiness resources they need to succeed. Through programs like Team Reads, our Mentoring Program, and one-on-one guidance in the Cooney College Center, we help students succeed in school, prepare for college, and build the confidence to pursue their goals.

As part of our 2025 year-end giving campaign — and as we approach our 20th anniversary in 2026 — your donation directly strengthens college access for high school student-athletes. Your gift expands essential services including college application support, financial aid guidance, and campus visit opportunities.

Make a year-end gift today to support college access, academic success, and brighter futures for Mount Vernon’s student-athletes.

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Watch the video below to learn more about our programs, our students, our volunteers and our successes...

Our college readiness programs and individualized support with college  and financial aid applications help students achieve academic success, secure admission to a college best suited to their financial and academic needs and persist to a college degree.

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Your contribution helps us provide program materials, college test preparation, college tours, application fees, scholarships, books and so much more.

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Volunteer

Get involved by working with our Student Athletes from over seven different teams in our reading programs, academic tutoring, and Cooney College Center.

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Mentor Picnic Laila Issa and Jen Lotz 2023

Mentor

Our adult mentors partner with our college students and graduates to provide support and advice through the demanding college years.

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Latest From Destination: College

SCHEDULE

MV Football, Boys Track, Boys Swimming & Baseball

Monday 3:15-4:15, MVHS Library
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MV Girls Volleyball & Girls Swimming

Monday 3:15-4:15, Room 110
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MV Boys Basketball

Tuesday 3:00-4:00, Room 122
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Cooney College Center

Tuesday 3:15-4:45, MVHS Library
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MV Girls Soccer, Girls Basketball, Girls Track & Cheerleading

Wednesday 3:15-4:15, Room TBD
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MV Boys Soccer

Wednesday, 3:15-4:15, Room 112
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Cooney College Center

Monday - Thursday 3:15-4:30, MVHS Library
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Tutoring

Monday - Thursday 3:15-4:45, MVHS Library

LATEST NEWS

A photo of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell with Destination: College student-athletes and 2025 Cooney Scholars at the Destination: College 2025 fundraiser Best Night of The Year

Dec 4 2025

Celebrating Student Success & Investing in the Next 20 Years at Destination: College

Dec 4, 2025
As we close out 2025, we’re celebrating the remarkable achievements of our student-athletes — and the community that ...

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Best Night of the Year 2025

Jun 11, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM

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Impact

"Thank you so much! I appreciate everything everyone in DC have done for me these past few months.
I know for a fact I wouldn't have been so successful in my college process if it wasn't for you guys and I'm just grateful to have been part of such an amazing program. Have a great summer you two!"

Fatima Davila

"Thank you so much for the Jeff Cooney Memorial Scholarship! I am beyond grateful for all that Destination College has provided and edified me with over the past nearly three years. This program has been extremely beneficial not only to me but to countless low-income, first-generation, and minority students in the city of Mount Vernon. Once again, thank you and I hope this small token of my immense gratitude finds you well. Have a lovely day! 🙂"

Leni

"I just wanted to let you know that I did it! All the kicking and fussing led me to this moment and Destination College helped make it all possible. Thank you, and I hope you're doing well."

Jahee Davenport

Hundreds of Athletes sent to colleges around the world!

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Student Athletes served across all DC High School and College programs.

Scholarships Awarded

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Merit Based Scholarships awarded to Class of 2024 graduates by Colleges and Universities.

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Student Athletes enrolled in College immediately after High School in 2024.