12 Plus is proud to announce that M. Night Shyamalan is officially joining our Board of Directors. Night’s decision to join our board reflects the strength of our partnership and a shared belief in what is possible for young people when the right support arrives at the right time.

Despite facing significant barriers, Kensington’s students are earning their high school diplomas, with support from teachers, mentors, and 12 Plus.

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 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.

A feature from Council of Korean Americans highlights how 12 Plus is opening doors for underserved students by building clear pathways to postsecondary success.

A feature from The Philadelphia Citizen explores how 12 Plus supports Philadelphia students through long-term, in-school college and career guidance.

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.

A feature from The Philadelphia Inquirer highlights the expansion of Càphê Roasters in Kensington.

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.

A conversation from Spreaker on “Moving Forward While Paying Back” explores themes of purpose, community impact, and long-term commitment to educational equity.

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.

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.

A feature from The Philadelphia Business Journal recognizes 12 Plus CEO Raymond John as one of the region’s Most Admired CEOs for 2023.

A feature from The Philadelphia Citizen highlights a collection of Philadelphia coffee shops, including Càphê Roasters that combine quality coffee with meaningful community impact.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.