College Access

Boston HERC and City Passage recognize educational opportunity as a justice issue. When students of color do not have access to the same educational opportunity as other students, they are significantly disadvantaged. A set-back in education only further compounds many of the other risk-factors youth in the city confront. That is why City Passage is committed to a college access model of mentoring.

Rites of Passage

Boston HERC and City Passage also recognize that access to education alone will not ensure success for our young people. Along with education, youth need a caring community surrounding them that is willing to deliberately and thoughtfully initiate them into adulthood. Through challenges, celebrations, and a meaningful relationship with their mentor, City Passage students will be equipped with the character need to succeed in higher education and life.

Organic and Supported Relationships

City Passage believes relationships, like tomatoes, grow best when they are nurtured and supported. City Passage mentors are given a lot of autonomy while also receiving support in several specific ways. Some of these ways are: regular trainings and group activities. Each City Passage mentor and mentee will also be given a manual with 6 challenges to work through together.