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Minds Matter

Minds Matter connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world.

Students Accepted Into Four-Year Colleges & Universities

Each day, Minds Matter is inspired by the commitment and drive of the students we serve. Our students choose to spend their Saturdays improving their academic abilities and preparing themselves for the future. They are determined and focused, and understand fully the value of higher education to their success.

Minds Matter’s Impact

Mentoring means building trust and having a positive influence on someone where a void exists today.

- Michael, Minds Matter of the Twin Cities Mentor

Minds Matter understands that support is something that every student needs to succeed. We have more than just our mentors: we have a whole team.

- Jaelynne, Minds Matter of the Twin Cities Alumna

I am so grateful to Minds Matter for introducing me to the summer programs; without them, I don’t think my summer would have turned out to be one of the best in my life.

- Jesus, Minds Matter of Seattle Mentee

Latest News

Real Solutions, Real Success

Dear Friends, With the start of the school year upon us, I’m excited to share that Minds Matter will serve more than 1,000 students across our 14 chapters! From Los Angeles to Philadelphia, our students will be supported by over 2,200 volunteers—an army of young professionals who will mentor, challenge, and celebrate their students across their multi-year Minds Matter journey. …

Minds Matter Twin Cities Announces Margaret Jaques-Leslie as New Executive Director

Minds Matter Twin Cities is excited to announce a major milestone: the hiring of Margaret Jaques-Leslie as Executive Director. After more than a decade of impactful work led entirely by volunteers, we are thrilled to take this important step forward in our mission to empower driven and determined students from low-income families. Margaret Jaques-Leslie brings over ten…

Minds Matter Seattle | Minds Matter Across America

Victor Zamora first learned about Minds Matter through the students. At the time, Victor was living in Denver and working in the college access field, where he was consistently impressed by the quality of the Minds Matter students he met at his school. When MindsMatter Seattle—Victor’s hometown—was searching for their first-ever Executive Director, he realized this was the opportunity for him. What excited Victor most…