Celebrating Student Success & Investing in the Next 20 Years at Destination: College
As we close out 2025, we’re celebrating the remarkable achievements of our student-athletes — and the community that helps make every milestone possible.
Take Joel Okine, who joined Destination: College as a high school student with big dreams and a drive to achieve them. With support from his mentors, Joel went on to earn an honors degree from Buffalo State College. Today, he’s paying that support forward as a mentor to younger DC student-athletes who are pursuing their own goals.
Or Teneisia Brown, who first came to DC as a 10th grader. After excelling as a Division I athlete and graduating from Fairleigh Dickinson University, she is now pursuing her Master’s in Higher Education while leading the Providence College Women’s Basketball team — carrying forward the encouragement she once received.
Stories like these reflect the strength of our full continuum of programs.
Through Team Reads, we offer high-school athletes in the Mount Vernon City School District academic support and a positive, team-centered environment that keeps them engaged in school. Our Mentoring Program connects students with both caring adult mentors and peer mentors, helping them navigate academics, sports, and the transition to college with confidence. And in the Cooney College Center, students receive one-on-one support with college applications, financial aid, and campus visits — ensuring they’re prepared for every step ahead.
As we approach our 20th anniversary in 2026, we’re not only reflecting on how far we’ve come — we’re building momentum for the next decade of student success. Your generosity makes that future possible. A year-end gift to Destination: College ensures that more students have the resources, relationships, and opportunities they need to succeed in college and beyond.
Join us in investing in our students’ futures. Your support today opens doors for years to come.
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