Minds Matter Portland
Minds Matter Portland connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world.
Our Students
55 Students
Students from high schools across the Portland Metro Area
3.70
Average GPA
85%
First Generation College Students
100%
of students in our program are accepted to a 4-year institution
98%
Youth of color
87%
Alumni who graduate from a 4-year institution since its inception
Our Students
Are determined, passionate, and committed to their futures. They are tomorrow’s leaders.
Our Impact
Is long lasting; students receive the support they need to become the future selves of their dreams.
Our Volunteers
They are the heart of our vision for change. They create tight-knit bonds that sustain our students through the program and beyond.