CARDINAL NEST INC

The Cardinal Nest is a 501(c)(3) mentoring organization dedicated to preparing high school students for their futures. Through our mission, purpose and objectives, we impact the lives of many disenfranchised students. The Cardinal Nest was officially incorporated on February 17, 2015, although the initial cohort of students was established in September 2014.Mission StatementThe Cardinal Nest will provide high school students with a sense of pride in their community, hope for their future, and the tools necessary to reach their goals.Purpose The purpose of The Cardinal Nest is to prepare high school students for their post-graduation endeavors so that they may reach optimum levels of success.Objectives- To provide a network of mentors primarily to motivate and guide students- To raise funds for scholarships and programming geared toward the purpose of the organization.- To organize and facilitate workshops, conferences, and college tours for students- To provide continuous support to students in order to increase the high school graduation rate and the college retention rate