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3500 Lindell Boulevard
Fitzgerald Hall, Room 200
St. Louis, MO 63103

info@accessacademies.org

314.898.0430

Preparing Students... Access Academies for success in high school, college, and career
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Who We Are

What Is Access?

Our Mission

Our Vision

Our History

Access propels middle school students who have been historically underserved through high school and on to college and career success with enrichment, counseling, and scholarships.

Access envisions a vibrant St. Louis community where equity in education allows every child to think, dream, and achieve big.

Twenty years ago, John Vatterott, Terry Mehan, Tom Nolan, and others championed the idea for a nonprofit organization aimed at propelling historically underserved middle school students into high school and onto college and career success. Rooted in the belief that education was the most enduring path to economic stability and that a strong school was the bedrock of a vibrant neighborhood, Access launched with 15 eighth graders inside a single South City middle school. Last years, Access served 391 students in 3 middle schools, 42 area high schools—including 22 private, college-preparatory schools—and 58 colleges and post-secondary institutions across the country.

Who We Serve

All Students Are Welcome

Access supports students across the St. Louis region who are:

Entering 6th grade at Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School or 8th grade at any other school. 

From families with a demonstrated financial need.

The first in their families to attend college. 

Our Goal

What Make Us Different

At Access, we give students the tools, support, and confidence they need to succeed, including:

Enrichment

High School and College-Prep Enrichment Programs

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Counseling

11+ Years of One-On-One Counseling

Scholarships

Scholarships to Private High School and College

Our Goal

What Makes Us Different

At Access, we give students the tools, support, and confidence they need to succeed, including:

Enrichment

High School and College-Prep Enrichment Programs

Counseling

11+ Years of One-On-One Counseling

Scholarships

Scholarships to Private High Schools and College

OUR IMPACT

Uplifting the Entire Region

Since 2005, Access has helped over 1,400 students …

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OUR PROGRAM

Your Path To College

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Middle School

Access begins in middle school and continues through college. Students can join the program in two ways.

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We help donors make safe and easy US tax-deductible donations to vetted, locally-driven organizations around the world. Donations are tax-deductible, taxpayers can give in GBP and claim an extra 25% if Gift Aid eligible.

ACCESS IN ACTION

How Access Works

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OUR PROGRAM

Your Path to College Starts Here

Since the beginning of war operations we have visited all the most dangerous places, have repeatedly been taken under fire and have the experience of front line life.

Middle School

This includes medical services such as regular check-ups, medication management.

High School

This includes medical services such as regular check-ups, medication management.

College & Career

This includes medical services such as regular check-ups, medication management.

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Our Vision

Access envisions a vibrant St. Louis community where equity in education allows every child to think, dream, and achieve big.

Our Mission

Access propels middle school students who have been historically underserved through high school and on to college and career success with enrichment, counseling, and scholarships.

Our History

Access was founded in 2005 by a group of St. Louisans convinced that education was the most enduring path to economic stability.

OUR PROGRAM

Your Path to College Starts Here

High School

Since the beginning of war operations we have visited all the most dangerous places, have repeatedly been taken under fire.

Arranging centers for conducting group sessions

Since the beginning of war operations we have visited all the most dangerous places, have repeatedly been taken under fire.

Individual help for families with children

Since the beginning of war operations we have visited all the most dangerous places, have repeatedly been taken under fire.

Urgent assistance to women and children

Since the beginning of war operations we have visited all the most dangerous places, have repeatedly been taken under fire.