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We prepare diverse, homegrown leaders to succeed in college and career in order to build more vibrant and equitable communities.
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Navigating Change Together: An Update from Degrees of Change

To our wonderful community,   We have some hard news to share. Like many small nonprofits in these uncertain times, Degrees of Change is navigating serious financial challenges which have required us to make hard choices…

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From Seed Intern to Mentor: A Full-Circle Journey

By Harleen Kaur During a difficult period in my life, when I was dealing with serious health issues, uncertainty, and self-doubt, people often told me, “Life has bigger plans for you than you could ever…

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Our 2025 Reflections

By Melaina Lenzi, Communications Intern What a year at Degrees of Change (DoC)! We welcomed familiar faces, came together as a community, and as always, supported young people in becoming homegrown leaders. Here’s what we’re celebrating from 2025:   New Team Members This year brought fresh energy…

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Tomorrow's Leaders

At Degrees of Change we are growing scholars and leaders. As a result, new generations of talented and connected, homegrown, college graduates are transforming their home communities and beyond.
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EDUCATIONAL EQUITY

Our scholars defy the status quo, graduating college at double the rate for students from similar demographics.

BRILLIANT LEADERSHIP

Diverse, homegrown leaders build more equitable systems on campus, at home and beyond.

NATIONAL REACH

Our programs support students from 7 communities across 5 states at 24 private and public, 4- and 2-year colleges.
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