July 28, 2026
Right now, our first cohorts of Summer Searchers are returning from their summer experiences – bubbling with stories and eager to share photos. For Yeiris Mercedes...
July 21, 2026
A 2007 graduate from the Bronx, Joseph’s experience was shaped by the mentorship relationships he formed, the opportunity for global exploration, and a community that pushed...
July 14, 2026
For Karishama Vahora, seeing herself reflected in the people around her and finding a community that truly understood her experience has made all the difference. A member...
July 2, 2026
A year ago, Summer Search launched a new structure for a centralized Career Team in order to expand career readiness support and create more consistent opportunities for participants across the...
June 22, 2026
Summer Search is thrilled to announce that Jean Lee has been named the new National Board Chair. She succeeds outgoing Chair Teke Kelley after six years...
June 17, 2026
When Dan and Kate Relihan first read The Boston Globe’s “Valedictorian Project” – a series examining what happened to some of Boston’s highest-achieving students after high...
May 27, 2026
As our high school students prepare to head out on transformative Summer Experiences this summer, staff teams across the country are hard at work behind the...
May 26, 2026
Brian Jenney joined Summer Search in 2000. Like many young people, Brian didn’t step into Summer Search with a clear path laid out in front of...
May 19, 2026
Over the past 30 years, hundreds of Summer Search Boston students have shown up for their first mentorship session, embarked on summer trips, and gone on to...
May 4, 2026
This spring, we’re proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of four Philadelphia board members who have brought their full selves to their service (left to right): Imtiaz Alam, Ravone Cornish, Justin Pascale,...
April 13, 2026
When Melissa Johnson (she/her) talks about her work, she starts with people: family, community, and the young people whose futures can be transformed with the right support. That deep commitment...
March 23, 2026
On March 15th, Charlotte Hagan laced up her running shoes and tackled 13.1 miles at the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, not just as a...