The JLD Teams Up With AT&T for Donation
The Junior League of Dallas, with the support of AT&T, announced a combined donation of $30,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas’ Collegiate STEPS Mentor program.
The JLD has led Collegiate STEPS since 2005, providing $108,864 in funding and 264 volunteers. Volunteers help facilitators in preparation and presentation of each session, and each have a student of their own to mentor.
The Collegiate STEPS (Striving Toward Excellence Preparing for Success) program is a yearlong college preparatory offering. Through the program, high school participants meet with staff and volunteers twice a week to receive guidance and mentorship to navigate the college admissions process.