Our Impact
Young People Served
Since 2008, the Jersey City Kappa League has served over 250 young men of color from the Jersey City and surrounding areas from grades 7 and up. Kappa Leaguers average between 39-42 months in the program, which is 4 times the national average for mentoring young men of color.
Post Secondary Success
Beyond the 99% graduation rate, 88% of graduating Jersey City Kappa Leaguers attend a 4 year institution including, NYU, Bentley College, Rutgers University, West Point, Northeastern, NJCU, East Stroudsberg, Temple University, Saint Peters College, William Patterson, Howard University, UTI and Hampton University
Scholarships Awarded
Graduating Seniors from the Jersey City Kappa League have received over 3 million dollars in academic scholarships. In addition, there has been at least one graduating Kappa Leaguer to receive a four year academic scholarship in 9 of the past
10 years.
Community Service
Jersey City Kappa League does over 25 hours of volunteer service every year. Volunteer work includes the annual food drive for the Hoboken Shelter, Thanksgiving at the Jersey City Salvation Army; Christmas Toy Drive; the food pantry at the Astor place garden and the annual Jersey City Breast Cancer walk.
Leadership
Leadership development is essential to the Jersey City Kappa League. Young men are put in positions to lead projects or lead during the class sessions with their fellow peers. It teaches accountability and normalizes their ability to recognize future leadership opportunities and take on the challenge.
Beyond The Class
Throughout the tenure of a Jersey City Kappa Leaguer they will have been exposed to a number of individuals and experiences beyond Jersey City. These experiences have included gathering with some of the most influential business men and women in America. Visiting top colleges such a Harvard, UPenn, Temple, Boston College, Rutgers, etc. In addition to career field trips to companies such as Google, Microsoft, the NFL, NBA, FX Graphic Designs.
Above all else the Jersey City Kappa League sole focus is to invest in the dreams, aspirations and potential of our young men. To provide them the social, emotional and academic support and guidance they need to succeed in life.