Financial Freedom
A conversation with the Asian American Business Alliance of Greater Philadelphia highlights 12 Plus leadership on the organization’s mission to support students beyond high school.
A New Partnership Offers Students An Added ‘Plus’
A feature from Domenica Foundation highlights a new partnership with 12 Plus focused on expanding support for students as they plan for life after high school.
Opening Doors: Building Pathways of Hope for Underserved Students
A feature from Council of Korean Americans highlights how 12 Plus is opening doors for underserved students by building clear pathways to postsecondary success.
HS Graduation? That’s Just the Start
A feature from The Philadelphia Citizen explores how 12 Plus supports Philadelphia students through long-term, in-school college and career guidance.
12 Plus Celebrates 12 Years of Supporting Students in Philadelphia
A 6abc Action News feature on 12 Plus’s growth and impact, highlighting its expansion across Philadelphia schools and its commitment to supporting students through college and career pathways.
Càphê Roasters expanding in Kensington
A feature from The Philadelphia Inquirer highlights the expansion of Càphê Roasters in Kensington.
One Local Organization Working to Help Students Succeed in Underserved Communities
A feature from NBC Philadelphia highlighting 12 Plus’s work in underserved schools, providing in-school college and career support to help students prepare for success after high school.
Moving Forward While Paying Back
A conversation from Spreaker on “Moving Forward While Paying Back” explores themes of purpose, community impact, and long-term commitment to educational equity.
5 Philadelphia-Area Nonprofits Get Donations From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
A feature from VISTA Today highlights MacKenzie Scott’s ongoing philanthropic impact across the Philadelphia region, including significant unrestricted donations to local nonprofits working in education, equity, and community development.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Donates $640M to Nonprofits, Including Some in Philadelphia
A feature from 6abc Action News highlights philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s open call for nonprofit applications, which resulted in billions of dollars in unrestricted funding to hundreds of organizations across the country, including 12 Plus.
Most Admired CEOs 2023: Raymond John, 12 Plus
A feature from The Philadelphia Business Journal recognizes 12 Plus CEO Raymond John as one of the region’s Most Admired CEOs for 2023.
Philly Coffee Shops That Do Good
A feature from The Philadelphia Citizen highlights a collection of Philadelphia coffee shops, including Càphê Roasters that combine quality coffee with meaningful community impact.
12 Plus Fellows Initiative
A feature from TAPinto Camden highlights the 12 Plus Fellows Initiative, a program designed to place recent college graduates in full-time school-based roles supporting students in Camden high schools.
Philly Nonprofit Champions Equitable Post-High School Success, Plus Coffee
A feature from KYW Newsradio on 12 Plus’s AAPI Heritage Month collaboration with Caphe Roasters highlighting how community partnerships create spaces for connection while supporting students’ postsecondary journeys.
Càphê Roasters; Spirit of Small Business
A video from Philadelphia 76ers highlights Càphê Roasters as part of the team’s “Spirit of Small Business” initiative, showcasing how local entrepreneurs are using their businesses to create community impact.
Beyond Senior Year
A Pennsylvania Gazette feature on the importance of supporting students beyond high school, and how models like 12 Plus help guide students through the transition to college and career.
12+ Program Serves as a Navigator in Students' Post-High School Plans
A feature from TAPinto Camden highlights how the 12 Plus program serves as a navigator for students as they plan for life after high school.
Camden Students Get Counseling for Life After High School
A feature in The Philadelphia Inquirer on how 12 Plus is partnering with Camden schools to provide long-term college and career counseling, helping students plan for success after high school through sustained, in-school support.
Càphê Roasters Highlights Both Vietnamese and Philadelphia Culture in Harrowgate
A feature from Billy Penn at WHYY highlights how Càphê Roasters brings together Vietnamese culture and Philadelphia community life through coffee, storytelling, and shared space.
RealLIST Impact: Meet 45 Philadelphia-Area Leaders Whose Work Makes a Difference
A feature from Generocity highlights 45 Philadelphia-area leaders, including Raymond John, whose work is making a meaningful impact across the region’s nonprofit, education, and civic sectors.