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Destination: College 2026 Best Night of The Year

Save the Date: June 10, 2026

For 20 years, Destination: College has been empowering student-athletes to dream bigger, reach higher, and achieve more. On June 10, 2026, we invite you to join us for The Best Night of the Year — an unforgettable evening celebrating the champions who make those dreams possible.

This year, we proudly honor Maureen Barton, Emily Kirschenbaum, Tracy McVey, and Rick Rugani — leaders whose dedication has shaped futures and opened doors for countless students.

Be part of a powerful night filled with inspiration, impact, and celebration. Together, we’ll recognize success, fuel opportunity, and continue building pathways to college and beyond.

Mark your calendar. Spread the word. Join us on June 10, 2026 — and stay tuned for more details coming soon.

Celebrating 20 years of empowering student-athletes to achieve their dreams and build brighter futures.

20 Years of Impact: Guiding Mount Vernon student-athletes from high school to college persistence and success.

Destination: College supports student-athletes in Mount Vernon with academic support, mentoring, and college readiness resources. Through 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 persist through their college years and beyond.

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

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February 20, 2026
We are proud to share our sincere appreciation to the Junior League of Bronxville for awarding our organization a $580 Community Grant in support of our Destination: College initiative. This generous funding will allow us to purchase a Meta Quest 3 Virtual Reality device , providing our student-athletes with immersive access to college campuses through Campus360 . Through this innovative technology, students will be able to take virtual tours of SUNY and New York State private colleges , exploring academic buildings, residence halls, athletic facilities, and student life spaces — all without leaving our program site. For many of our student-athletes, in-person college visits can be limited by transportation and scheduling. Virtual reality technology removes those obstacles and expands access to critical college information. By experiencing campuses firsthand in a virtual environment, students can better evaluate their options and identify the schools that best align with their academic, athletic, and personal goals. The Junior League of Bronxville’s commitment to empowering young people through community investment directly supports our mission of helping student-athletes build brighter futures through education. Together, we are expanding access, increasing opportunity, and empowering the next generation to achieve their dreams. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and support.

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

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Hundreds of Athletes sent to colleges around the world!

Students Served

510

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

Scholarships Awarded

$3MM+

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

Students Enrolled

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