10,000 Degrees
$34,765 raised from 56 donations
How We Impact the Community
We help Napa Valley students from low-income backgrounds get to and through college and into meaningful careers so they can positively impact their communities and the world. Equity focused and student-centered, we have no GPA or test score requirement and support all students regardless of documentation status.
Our near-peer mentors are embedded on six high school campuses across the Napa Valley, inspiring belief in our students’ unlimited potential and walking side by side with them throughout their college journey.
Our community college students, including those at Napa Valley College, receive support in transferring to, and succeeding at, 4-year universities, transferring at 2x the national average.
Over 80% of our students graduate with a bachelor’s degree. Only 10% take out any student loans. After graduation, students continue to receive career guidance and graduate school readiness support. 100% of our students come from low-income backgrounds, 93% are students of color, and 92% are first in their family to go to college.
Testimonial
As a first-generation student, I didn’t have much guidance with the college application process, but 10,000 Degrees helped me figure it out. They supported me at my community college by helping me find clubs, make connections, and navigate my transfer application. They also answered any questions about financial aid.
What a $10 donation buys
School supplies for a first generation community college student with financial need.
What a $50 donation buys
Gift cards as incentives for high school students who complete their financial aid applications.
Other Ways to Help
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Volunteer at “Money Matters” (financial literacy for college workshops) at a local high school
- Put together “study packs” for students during finals time
- Host a paid internship for a college student
Wish List for Donated Items:
- Gift cards/restaurant cards for student incentives
- “Study packs” – backpacks, snacks, student supplies
Business Partners
Share this campaign
Explore other nonprofits
- Jacqueline Jackson
- Manbin And George Montevrdi
- Christina Jennings
- Lynn Skillings
- Maureen Grinnell
- Anonymous
- Janice Beglau-taylor
- Deborah And Jonathan Goldman
In Honor of Matching Funds - Helen Bergin
- Julia Winiarski
- Randy Lung
- Ira Schartz And Judith Myers
- Lisa Cort And David Goldman
- Andy Demsk
- Anonymous
- Desiree Brun
- Lynne Baker
- Anonymous
- Susan Archer
- Dawnine Dyer
- Ellen Wulf
- Anonymous
- Mary Jane Estes
- David Freed
- Christina Benz
- Anonymous
- David Freed
- Ruth Berggren
- James And Suzanne Bronk
- Jacqueline Jackson
- Janet Rivas
- Julie Worthington
- Anonymous
- Anonymous
- Jose L Hernandez
- Linda Jesmok
- Susan Shenk
- Anonymous
- David Freed
- Anonymous
- Penelope Pawl
- Diane Price And Norman Krause
- Allison Saether
- Louise Renne
- David Freed
- Melissa Moravec And Kurt Reaume
- Carol Glaser
- Patricia M. May
In Honor of Damian May - Robert Van Der Velde
- Zoe Stein
- Bruce And Debra Ketron
- Anonymous
- Borden Wright
In Honor of sally wright - David Freed
- Andrea Marquardt
- Nancy Fireman
In Honor of Good Luck
