10,000 Degrees

10,000 Degrees 10,000 Degrees® is unlocking student success at scale giving more students equitable opportunities for a quality education and career success.

10,000 Degrees® supports students from low-income backgrounds to and through college. As California’s leading college success nonprofit, 10,000 Degrees helps make college dreams come true. We provide over 10,000 students annually with comprehensive wraparound support, college and financial aid counseling, near-peer alumni coaching, scholarships, and financial aid management. We believe in the pote

ntial of all students, with no GPA requirement to participate. Powered by our Fellows, these near-peer coaches - recent college graduates and often alumni of 10,000 Degrees - help students navigate their entire college success journey. Working in eight Bay Area counties, we have unmatched success rates: over 80% of our 4-year college students graduate compared to 31% of their peers nationally. Our community college students transfer at three times the national average, and our college students graduate with 85% less student loan debt and earn $1 million more in their lifetimes than those without a college degree. A college degree changes lives, families, and entire communities. It’s the only way to forever break the cycle of poverty for generations to come. Help us change the world, ONE DEGREE at a time.

06/03/2026

🏀 Another epic Hoop for Change event - this time in Oakland! 🎉

Huge thanks to Anton Lyons for drawing up the perfect playbook, managing the court, and throwing the ultimate assist to make this event a slam dunk! 🏆

This event marked our soft kickoff into Alameda County, and the energy in that gym was electric. Families came together, competitors showed out from the free-throw and three-point line, and every shot taken was a step toward funding scholarships for students who need it most. This is what community looks like.

None of this happens without the right people in our corner:

🙌 Thank you to AYG and Britnea Moore for the partnership and collaboration that made this vision a reality.

🎤 Thank you to our MC, Ari Waller the Voice of the Valkyries — you were simply exceptional. The energy you brought elevated the entire room. You made everyone feel special and part of the event.

🏆 Thank you to two-time European gold medalist and former WNBA Sacramento Monarch, Ruthie Bolton your passion and presence hyped up the entire gym. We were honored to have you with us.

🙌🏾 Congratulations to Faatimah A Founder & CEO of the Women’s Premier Basketball Association, for winning our 3-point contest and repping Oakland to the fullest.

And to our incredible sponsors, Veronne J. Clark for your partnership and belief in our work, and the Golden State Community Foundation Poppy Bank Comerica Bank and Peregrine thank you for believing in this mission and making it possible. To our amazing Board and Advisory Board members Deborah Goldman Vanessa Holton Tania Z. Garcia thank you for your steadfast dedication to our students. And to Jerome Palencia for your great work capturing the moment.

This is only the beginning for Hoop For Change in the Bay. Stay tuned. 👀

Extending a huge thanks to the incredible volunteers who rocked our Money Matters Workshop at Abraham Lincoln High Schoo...
05/28/2026

Extending a huge thanks to the incredible volunteers who rocked our Money Matters Workshop at Abraham Lincoln High School in San Francisco recently! 🌟 Your energy and guidance gave our students the real-world confidence they need to own their financial futures. 🎓

Learn more about our Money Matters workshops: https://10000degrees.org/partners/money-matters-workshops/

Poppy Bank Mechanics Bank Goldman Sachs Amalgamated Bank

🌟 "Obtaining each degree was hard, but it was made easier because I had 10,000 Degrees, a network of people I could trus...
05/28/2026

🌟 "Obtaining each degree was hard, but it was made easier because I had 10,000 Degrees, a network of people I could trust to provide the support I needed to get to and through higher education." - Gymmel Trembly, attorney at Vedder Price LLP, 10,000 Degrees Alum, & 2025 Alumni Changemakers Semi-finalist.

🎬 We are still feeling energized by our ONE Amazing Community Gala alum keynote speaker, Gymmel Trembly whose story of struggle, support, and paying it forward inspired us all.

✨ Thank you, Gymmel, for sharing your incredible journey of empowerment and for making an impact in our community! 🧡

👉 Don't miss Gymmel's powerful words—watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYx1xJqgqdQ&t=2284s

👇 Nominations Now Open for Bay Area Host Committee Impact Awards We remain grateful to have received the Bay Area Host C...
05/19/2026

👇 Nominations Now Open for Bay Area Host Committee Impact Awards

We remain grateful to have received the Bay Area Host Committee Community Impact Award last year, and were deeply honored to be joined at the award ceremony by 10,000 Degrees alum Imani Lawson, whose story—and the video featuring her journey—were instrumental in our selection.

Know a local hero or powerhouse organization making an impact in the Bay Area? 🌟 Nominations are officially open for this year's Bay Area Host Committee Impact Awards! 👇

Learn more & submit a nomination at: https://bayareahostcommittee.com/bahc-impact-awards

Watch Imani's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjDhttsYgpE

The recent Heart of Napa awards ceremony was a beautiful celebration of the incredible impact made by so many Napa commu...
05/18/2026

The recent Heart of Napa awards ceremony was a beautiful celebration of the incredible impact made by so many Napa community members! We were deeply honored to be nominated for the Achievement in Nonprofit Excellence award, and equally thrilled to celebrate Deborah Freed Goldman, our Board Vice Chair and Napa Advisory Board Chair, for her nomination for the Excellence in Board Leadership Award.

Thank you, Deborah, for your tireless commitment to our mission, your thoughtful engagement with our students, and your incredible support of our community!

Photo caption: Maria Cisneros, Natalie deLeuze, Deborah Freed Goldman, Katrin Ciaffa, Teresa Foster.

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Today is College Completion Day, and we are celebrating the incredible achievements of our students! 🎉📈 80% of our 4-yea...
05/15/2026

Today is College Completion Day, and we are celebrating the incredible achievements of our students! 🎉

📈 80% of our 4-year college students earn their bachelor’s degrees, double the national average!

🎓 We are committed to ensuring our students have the support they need to get to and through college transforming not only their own future but the lives of their families and the entire community.

Thank you to the amazing volunteers who supported our Money Matters Workshop at Independence High School in San Jose rec...
05/13/2026

Thank you to the amazing volunteers who supported our Money Matters Workshop at Independence High School in San Jose recently! 🌟 Your energy and guidance gave our students the real-world confidence they need to own their financial futures.

Ready to help students in your community navigate college affordability and post-grad budgeting through a fun, interactive experience? We're looking for volunteers for our May 20th workshop in Marin:

👉 Learn more at: https://10000degrees.org/partners/money-matters-workshops/

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! 🧠✨Let’s commit to breaking the stigma and amplifying the conversation in our homes...
05/11/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! 🧠✨

Let’s commit to breaking the stigma and amplifying the conversation in our homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. Together, we can spread compassion, build a stronger support system, and make a real difference in someone’s life.

Thank you to the small but mighty team of incredible volunteers who rocked our Money Matters Workshop at William C. Over...
05/07/2026

Thank you to the small but mighty team of incredible volunteers who rocked our Money Matters Workshop at William C. Overfelt High School recently! 🌟 Your energy and guidance gave students the real-world confidence they need to own their financial futures.

👀 Ready to make an impact that counts? 🎓💰

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join the movement! Help local students navigate college affordability and post-grad budgeting through a fun, interactive experience.

Why you’ll love it:
➡️ Hands-on Impact: Help students tackle mock budgets and master financial aid.
➡️ Mission in Action: Work side-by-side with our 10,000 Degrees Fellows.
➡️ Zero Stress: No finance experience? No problem. We provide orientation on-site!
➡️ Help a student realize that college isn't just a dream—it’s affordable and within reach. 🚀

👉 View upcoming workshop dates and sign up to volunteer: https://10000degrees.org/partners/money-matters-workshops/

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Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month 🌸This May, we honor and uplift the rich cultures, tradition...
05/06/2026

Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month 🌸

This May, we honor and uplift the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. We celebrate our incredible students, whose unique perspectives and talents enrich our communities. Together, let's embrace diversity, celebrate unity, and stand against discrimination.

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