Virtual Panel: The Power of Youth Voice & Leadership
2025-05-22 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

Summer Search NYC's 11th Annual Golf & Tennis Outing
2025-06-03 10:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Tuesday, June 3rd | Piping Rock Club
We are thrilled to welcome you back to Piping Rock Club. Join us and support Summer Search’s amazing students, holistic programming, and transformative experiences.
Golf Schedule for the Day (Best Ball Format):

10:00 AM REGISTRATION
11:00 AM LUNCH
12:00 PM SHOTGUN
4:30 PM COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Tennis Schedule for the Day (World-Class Grass Courts):

1:00 PM REGISTRATION AND LUNCH
2:00 PM SINGLES AND DOUBLES TOURNAMENT
4:30 PM COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Sponsorships
Please reach out to Allison Brooks, Institutional Partnerships Manager, at abrooks@summersearch.org for more information about Sponsorships Opportunities for a Golf foursome or 12-player Tennis package.
*Please note that Golf Ball, Caddie Vest and Pin Flag Golf Sponsorships do not include event attendees.

Unable to make it? Please consider donating!

A Huge Thank You to our 2025 Golf Committee & Sponsors

Event Co-Chair: Jean-Marie Painvin, JMC Family Office
Event Co-Chair: John Brouillard, City National Bank
Tennis Lead: Gregory Molin, Hivest Capital Partners
Golf Lead: John Bagge, JMC Family Office
Nina Yadava, Jones Day
Yesenia Garcia-Fortuna, Summer Search NYC’s Executive Director

Virtual Panel: The Power of Youth Voice and Leadership
2025-06-11 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Investment in young leaders through mentorship is more important than ever. How are current leaders and organizations supporting young people to meet today’s challenges? While 76% of people think mentors are important, only 37% have one. Investment in young leaders through mentorship is more important than ever. How are current leaders and organizations supporting young people to meet today’s challenges? While 76% of people think mentors are important, only 37% have one. Join us for a virtual panel on Wednesday, June 11th to learn more about the power of youth voice and leadership today and come away with a framework you and your organization can implement to empower young leaders in their leadership and purpose.
Moderated by Kaya Henderson, EVP and Executive Director of the Center for Rising Generations at the Aspen Institute, she’ll speak with KishaLynn Elliott, PMP, SHRM-CP, COO of the Monarch School (and Summer Search National Board Member and Alumna!), Janelle Bigio, Summer Search NYC participant, and Gabriel Ugoji, Summer Search Boston participant, on how mentoring has shaped their leadership and advocacy Join us for a virtual panel on Wednesday, June 11th to learn more about the power of youth voice and leadership today and come away with a framework you and your organization can implement to empower young leaders in their leadership and purpose.

The Power of Youth Voice & Leadership

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 @ 9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET
Register here

Questions? Reach out to Stephanie Tafur at stafur@summersearch.org

8th Annual Summer Search Philadelphia Golf Classic, Presented by EY
2025-06-23 09:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Please Join Us for the
8th Annual Summer Search Philadelphia
Golf Classic presented by EY!
This year’s event takes place on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the prestigious Stonewall Old and North courses in Elverson, PA. We hope to see you and your colleagues on the links for a beautiful day of camaraderie and fun for a great cause – supporting the work and students of Summer Search Philadelphia as they prepare for their Summer Experiences, as well as continued mentorship and support to prepare them to achieve their college and career goals.
As in years past, we invite all golfers, sponsors and supporters to join us for a cocktail reception and dinner immediately after the tournament, as well as an opportunity to network with Summer Search staff, board members, and student/alumni ambassadors. We’re also excited to bring back our live and silent auctions, featuring exciting prizes such as rounds at some of the region and nation’s most revered private courses, suite passes to watch the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles during the upcoming 2025 season, one-of-a-kind items and experiences, and much more! Please keep an eye out to place a bid on these items as we get closer to the event date – winners need not be present for silent auction items.
Thank you to our committee and sponsors for supporting this event and the Summer Search community!
Committee Members
Pam Lehrer, Co-Chair
Andrew Levy, Co-Chair
Ankur Chokshi
Joe Clark
Lori Espe
Jeff Hammond
Andrew Kaplan
Andrea Macey
Charles Oliva
Steve Poole
Kevin Scanlon
Jonathan Sears
Justo Villasmil
Lisa Wright Polk

If you’d like to sponsor this year’s event, please find all details here, and use the form below to lock in your spot!

Thanks for your support, and we can’t wait to see you on Monday, June 23 at Stonewall!

Can’t Make It?
Please consider a donation, or support us by participating in our silent auction .
Donate Now

Summer Search Cardio Dance Class Fundraiser
2025-07-30 18:30 - 19:30 (Pacific/Easter) | Boston Center for the Arts – Studio 204, 551 Tremont St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Join the Summer Search Boston Associate Board at Boston Center for the Arts for an exciting cardio dance class fundraiser led by Cynthia from Cynsationally Well!

Boston Deep Dive Dialogue: Summer Programs
2025-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Tuesday, August 21st | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
These 1-hour virtual events are an opportunity for a small group of Summer Search supporters and prospects to come together with program staff and Summer Search students to learn more about a specific aspect of our program. This next event will focus on Summer Search Boston’s summer programs – our process, programs and 2025 results.
REGISTER HERE

2025 Summer Search Associate Board Soiree
2025-09-10 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Five Iron Golf Herald Square | The Continental NYC, 883 6th Ave, 3rd Floor, New York City, United States
Wednesday, September 10th | 6:00pm
Five Iron Golf Herald Square | The Continental NYC: 883 6th Ave, 3rd Floor
We are so thrilled to host you at our annual Associate Board Soiree! This year, we are welcoming you back to Five Iron Golf in Herald Square, in their renovated space! We look forward to an evening full of games, competition, passed hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, wine pull and unique silent auction items to bid on throughout the night.

The Associate Board is a group of young professionals who are dedicated to our mission at Summer Search – to empower young people to thrive through mentoring, summers of experiential learning and support during the critical transition from high school to the world beyond.
The Soiree is the Associate Board’s largest fundraising event of the year to raise money for Summer Search NYC’s programming. This is our opportunity to bring together our Summer Search community full of our supporters, their friends, family, and colleagues, Summer Search NYC participants, alumni, and our staff to celebrate the successes of the chapter. We will have the opportunity to hear from a high school participant in our program and the evening will conclude with a Call to Action in support of our holistic programming.

Dress code: Business casual
For any questions about the event, please do not hesitate to contact Hilary Ogden,
Events and Donor Relations Manager at hogden@summersearch.org.
Please secure your spot by purchasing tickets below:

Can’t make it and want to support? Make a gift to support Summer Search NYC here!

Sponsorship Opportunities
If you or your company are interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to Allison Brooks, Institutional Partnerships Manager at abrooks@summersearch.org for more information.

Thank you to our Sponsors
Title Sponsor

Mentor Sponsor

2025 Career Coach Program
2025-09-11 17:00 (America/New_York)
2025 Career Coach Program – Applications Open NOW!
Our Career Coach Program is open for volunteer applicants! Get paired with a post-secondary participant to support them on their career journey. Program runs from October to June. More details and info sessions found at link.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CAREER COACH PROGRAM

PHireside Chat - Summer Experiences
2025-09-11 17:30 - 18:45 (America/New_York)
Join us virtually on September 11 from 5:30 – 6:45pm!
Please join us for the second edition of our PHireside Chat series, as students reflect on their Summer Experiences across Pennsylvania, on college campuses, and even abroad to Central America. Our panel will highlight the joys, challenges, and opportunities offered by their trips, and how these experiences have impacted their growth as leaders.
This event will take place virtually! Please use the form below to confirm your attendance – the Zoom link will be emailed to you upon registration.

Event Details / Highlights

Date / Time: Thursday, September 11, 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Location: Virtual

Questions? Reach out to Theo Molloy at tmolloy@summersearch.org

PHILADELPHIA HOMEPAGE

Summer Search Spartan Race
2025-11-08 | Fenway Park, 4 Jersey Street, Boston, 02215, United States
The deadline to purchase tickets has passed (Friday, October 24th)!
If you would still like to join the Associate Board on November 8th and make a donation for Summer Search Boston, please reach out to Sam Larkan at slarkan@summersearch.org
Join the Summer Search Boston Associate Board on November 8th at Fenway Park for the Spartan Race.
100% of the proceeds will go towards Summer Search Boston for 2026.
You’ll get to see Fenway Park like you’ve never seen it before. Burpees in the club house, obstacle courses along the Green Monster and sprint to the finish line at home plate. Complete 20 obstacles in 5 KM. All skill levels welcome! Any obstacle can be traded in for another exercise and there is no time limit.

Event Details / Highlights

Date / Time: Saturday, November 8th at 1:30pm

Location: Fenway Park

BOSTON HOMEPAGE

Bay Area Roundtable: 35th Anniversary Alumni Reflections
2025-11-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Summer Search Bay Area
Bay Area Fall Roundtable
November 13, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Join us for our Fall Donor Roundtable — an intimate conversation exploring the long-term impact of Summer Search through the voices of our alumni. As we celebrate 35 years of growth, mentorship, and transformation, this event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from those who once stood where our current students stand today. During this one-hour session, you’ll:

Gain firsthand insight into the lasting influence of mentorship and experiential learning.
Hear impactful stories about how Summer Search shaped personal and professional journeys.
Connect with staff, alumni, and fellow supporters who share your commitment to unlocking potential in the next generation of leaders.

This roundtable is part of our quarterly donor series designed to deepen understanding of Summer Search’s mission and spark dialogue about the future we’re building together.
Event Details / Highlights
Date and Time: Thursday, November 13; 12:00-1:00 pm
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Questions?: Please contact Eli Barnard, Donor Relations Manager at ebarnard@summersearch.org.

Register now!

BAY AREA COMMUNITY PAGE

Boston Deep Dive Dialogue: Mental Health
2025-11-20 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Summer Search Boston
Deep Dive Dialogue: Mental Health
November 20, 4:00 – 5:00pm ET
Join us for the next in our quarterly series – Deep Dive Dialogues – focused on our Mental Health supports! This virtual, 1-hour event beginning at 4 pm will be with a small group of peers, Summer Search participants and staff to get a holistic view of our Mental Health services. During the pandemic, we realized the vital need for our participants to access mental health support, beyond what our mentors could offer, and decided to prioritize this need through contracted clinicians, staff led programming and more. We hope you walk away with a greater understanding.
Event Details / Highlights
Date and Time: Thursday, November 20, 2025; 4:00-5:00 pm
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Questions?: Please contact Sam Larkan, Director of Development at slarkan@summersearch.org

Register now!

BOSTON COMMUNITY PAGE

Bay Area Roundtable: The Power of the Mentor-Mentee Relationship (In-Person)
2026-01-27 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Summer Search Bay Area
Bay Area Roundtable: The Power of the Mentor-Mentee Relationship
Tuesday, January 27, 5:00 – 6:00PM PT
At the heart of Summer Search is a powerful, trusting relationship between mentors and young people, one that grows alongside our Summer Searchers as they navigate high school, postsecondary pathways, and early adulthood.
We invite you to join us for our next Roundtable Conversation, focused on the mentor/mentee relationship in action. This conversation will feature one of our dedicated Summer Search mentors alongside a first-year postsecondary Summer Searcher, offering an honest, reflective look at how this partnership evolves, what it takes to build trust, and why sustained mentorship matters.
Together, we’ll explore:

What meaningful mentorship looks like from both perspectives

How mentors support young people through transition and uncertainty

The long-term impact of showing up consistently for a Summer Searcher

Whether you’re a longtime supporter, mentor, or simply curious to learn more about the relationships that make Summer Search work, we hope you’ll join us for this thoughtful conversation.
Event Details / Highlights
Date and Time: Tuesday, January 27th, 5:00PM
Location: 2201 Broadway, Suite #100, Oakland, CA 94612
Questions?: Please contact Eli Barnard, Donor Relations Manager at ebarnard@summersearch.org.

BAY AREA COMMUNITY PAGE

Boston Deep Dive Dialogue: Mentoring
2026-01-29 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Summer Search Boston
Deep Dive Dialogue: Mentoring
January 29, 4:00 – 5:00pm ET
Join us for the next in our quarterly series – Deep Dive Dialogues – focused on Mentoring! These 1-hour virtual events are an opportunity for a small group of Summer Search supporters and prospects to come together with program staff and Summer Search students to learn more about a specific aspect of our program. In honor of mentoring month, the next event will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4 pm EST and will focus on mentoring at Summer Search and our depth mentoring model.
Event Details / Highlights
Date and Time: Thursday, January 29, 2026; 4:00-5:00 pm
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Questions?: Please contact Sam Larkan, Director of Development at slarkan@summersearch.org

Register now!

BOSTON COMMUNITY PAGE

New York Roundtable
2026-01-29 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Summer Search New York, 234 West 39th St, 9th Floor, New York, NY, 10018, United States
New York Roundtable
January 29th, 5:00 – 6:00pm ET
Join us in person on Thursday, January 29 for our upcoming Roundtable Conversation! This informal event will feature a Summer Search Mentor and two current high schoolers who will discuss everything from recruitment to mentoring to summer experiences. You’ll get the opportunity to witness a mentoring conversation live and hear about what makes Summer Search so special. We also look forward to a Q+A where our community will get to ask questions and learn more about our students and their experiences in the program. Please use the form below to confirm your attendance!
Event Details / Highlights
Date and Time: Thursday, January 29th, 2026; 5:00 – 6:00pm
Location: Summer Search NYC’s new Manhattan Office – 234 West 39th St, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Questions?: Please contact Amanda Moretz, Associate Director of Development, at amoretz@summersearch.org.

NEW YORK COMMUNITY PAGE

Bay Area Roundtable: The Power of the Mentor-Mentee Relationship (Virtual)
2026-01-29 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Summer Search Bay Area
Bay Area Roundtable: The Power of the Mentor-Mentee Relationship
Thursday, January 29, 5:00 – 6:00PM PT
At the heart of Summer Search is a powerful, trusting relationship between mentors and young people, one that grows alongside our Summer Searchers as they navigate high school, postsecondary pathways, and early adulthood.
We invite you to join us for our next Roundtable Conversation, focused on the mentor/mentee relationship in action. This conversation will feature one of our dedicated Summer Search mentors alongside a first-year postsecondary Summer Searcher, offering an honest, reflective look at how this partnership evolves, what it takes to build trust, and why sustained mentorship matters.
Together, we’ll explore:

What meaningful mentorship looks like from both perspectives

How mentors support young people through transition and uncertainty

The long-term impact of showing up consistently for a Summer Searcher

Whether you’re a longtime supporter, mentor, or simply curious to learn more about the relationships that make Summer Search work, we hope you’ll join us for this thoughtful conversation.
Event Details / Highlights
Date and Time: Thursday, January 29th, 5:00PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Questions?: Please contact Eli Barnard, Donor Relations Manager at ebarnard@summersearch.org.

BAY AREA COMMUNITY PAGE

PHireside Chat - Post-Secondary Support
2026-02-04 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Summer Search Philadelphia, 1528 Walnut Street Suite 1006, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
PHireside Chat
February 4th, 5:30 – 6:30pm ET
Join us on Wednesday, February 4th for our first PHireside Chat of 2026, as current Summer Search postsecondary students reflect on their college transition and the support offered by their mentors and Summer Search community. Our panelists will highlight the guidance, encouragement, and direction their mentors offered as they navigated the selection, application, and enrollment processes.
This event will take place in the Summer Search Philadelphia office, with brief networking to follow.
Event Details / Highlights
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 4th, 2026; 5:30 – 6:30pm
Location: Summer Search Philadelphia, 1528 Walnut Street, Suite 1006, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Questions?: Please contact Theo Molloy, Director of Development, at tmolloy@summersearch.org.

PHILADELPHIA COMMUNITY PAGE

New York Gala 2026
2026-03-03 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Gotham Hall, 1356 Broadway, New York, NY, 10018, United States
Summer Search NYC Gala on March 3, 2026
Join us on March 3, 2026 at Gotham Hall for an unforgettable evening celebrating the leaders who make Summer Search New York possible: our community champions, dedicated staff, generous donors, and our alumni, current students, and the families who stand beside them.
Celebrate the journey so far while looking ahead to the bright future we’re building together – one student, one story, one community at a time!
Tickets and tables go on sale 10/31

Event Details
📅 Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 6-9PM
📍Gotham Hall | 1356 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
✨ Cocktail / Business Attire

Seattle Gala 2026
2026-03-28 17:30 (America/New_York) | The Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Summer Search Seattle Gala on March 28, 2026
Join us on March 28, 2026 at The Westin Seattle for an unforgettable evening of community impact as we stand together for Seattle’s rising leaders. You’ll have the chance to power the mentorship, transformational summer experiences, and post-secondary support that shape the journeys of thousands of Summer Searchers on their path to success.
Our biggest celebration of the year, you won’t want to miss the party and the chance to raise your paddle in support of equitable opportunities for young people!
Tickets and tables go on sale in December!

Event Details
📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 5:30PM
📍The Westin Seattle | 1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
✨ Cocktail / Business Attire

Voices of Summer Search 2026
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Roadrunner
Summer Search Boston Voices of Summer Search on March 31, 2026
Join us on March 31st for an unforgettable evening celebrating 30 years of impact, growth, and the collective power of our community.
We’ll kick off the evening with a cocktail reception, followed by storytelling performances from our Summer Search champions, alumni, and current students, and wrapping up with a dessert reception.
Tickets and tables go on sale January 20th!

Event Details
📅 Tuesday, March 31st | 6-8:30PM
📍 Roadrunner | 89 Guest St. Brighton, MA 02135
✨ Cocktail / Business Attire

Bay Area Beyond Limits 2026
2026-04-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Westin St. Francis, 335 Powell St, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
Summer Search Bay Area Beyond Limits on April 16, 2026
Join us on April 16, 2026 at the Westin St. Francis for an unforgettable evening celebrating the leaders who make Summer Search Bay Area possible: our community champions, dedicated staff, generous donors, and our alumni, current students, and the families who stand beside them.
Celebrate the journey so far while looking ahead to the bright future we’re building together – one student, one story, one community at a time!
Tickets and tables go on sale soon!

Event Details
📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 6-9PM
📍Westin St. Francis | 335 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
✨ Cocktail / Business Attire

Philadelphia Golf Classic 2026
2026-06-08 09:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Rolling Green Golf Club, 280 N. State Road, Springfield, PA, 19064, United States
Summer Search Philadelphia 9th Annual Golf Classic Presented by EY!
Join us on June 8, 2026 for a day of golf, community, and fun – all in support of the transformational opportunities for young people that Summer Search Philadelphia provides. Your game can fuel the mentorship, summer experience trips, and post-secondary support students need to thrive.
Join us after the tournament for a cocktail reception, dinner, live and silent auctions, plus a chance to celebrate the remarkable journeys of our Summer Search students and alumni.

Event Details
📅 Monday, June 8, 2026
⛳ Rolling Green Golf Club | 280 N. State Road, Springfield, PA 19064

Schedule for the Day
9:30 AM | Registration
10:30 AM | Lunch
11:30 AM | Shotgun Start
4:30 PM | Cocktail Reception
5:15 PM | Dinner & Auction
