Support a Camper 2022

A nonprofit fundraiser supporting

International Rescue Committee Atlanta

30 DeKalb County high school students are counting on your generosity this summer!

$11,029

raised by 33 people

$10,500 goal

**Our Ready, Set, College! summer camp is back in-person and growing! Please join us and Support-a-Camper in 2022—30 DeKalb County high school students are counting on your generosity this summer!**

Last summer, you collectively supported 25 dedicated DeKalb County high school students to commit more than 400 hours of their break to our virtual Ready, Set, College! summer camp, and we are thrilled to report that as of May 2022, 100% of seniors who attended camp last year have been accepted to college!

The majority of jobs in the United States now require a college degree; however, students from refugee background often face numerous barriers to enrolling in and completing post-secondary education. With your support, the IRC in Atlanta’s 2022 Ready, Set, College!  summer camp—back in person this year—will prepare 30 students to gain admission to college and equip them with the skills needed to succeed in higher education and beyond! 

Now in its sixth year and fully back in-person, Ready, Set, College! employs a multi-faceted approach to college readiness including interactive workshops, independent assignments and tutoring hours. Each participant receives support with writing and editing their college personal essay, creating a resume and completing college applications. Students attend workshops on choosing a college and career, the college application process and financial aid and scholarships. Additionally, students participate in activities led by the Georgia State University Psychology department, as well as twice-weekly SAT preparation sessions. Ready, Set College! also includes several fun, creative and social activities for students including arts, crafts, STEM activities, creative writing and the performing arts!

Ready, Set, College!  would not be possible without the support of community members like you! Please support a camper or camp activity today to ensure our students can meet their educational goals and prepare for their bright futures. Please see below for suggested donation amounts—no gift is too small. Thank you for supporting these dedicated and hard-working young people!  