Hannah Project Partnership for Academic Achievement

The Hannah Project Partnership for Academic Achievement is a U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the academic success of low-income youth in Marin City, California. It focuses on community collaboration, advocacy, and cultural engagement to support young individuals and their families in achieving academic excellence and pursuing higher education.

Mission and Programs

The Hannah Project's mission is to equip students and families with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to boost academic proficiency, promote college and career attainment, honor cultural heritage, and foster active and engaged citizenship. The organization combines individual success strategies with advocacy and community engagement to better serve the children and families it supports.

Programs include:

• Hannah Freedom School: A culturally rich and socially focused literacy program aimed at preventing summer reading loss in grades 3-8. It integrates arts, music, sports, and STEM activities, ensuring students engage with reading as a leisure activity. The program assesses students' reading achievement through pre- and post-assessments and fosters positive changes in social and emotional learning skills.
• FreedomSchool2/Scholar2Scholar (S2S): This program focuses on middle and high school students, providing academic support, cultural celebrations, and leadership development. It offers Tier 2 support at Dr. MLK Academy and collaborates with Tamalpais High School to enhance student success. The program includes behavior modification and academic preparation for high school and provides laptops to ensure digital access.
• Parent Empowerment: Quarterly meal-focused meetings and family night programs are organized to improve parental understanding of school policies and strategies for student success.

Strategic Partnerships and Impact

The Hannah Project collaborates with educational institutions like Dominican College, which provides tutors for English and Math support, and the Sausalito Marin City School District, with whom it works to ensure educational equity. Additionally, it leads initiatives like the SAVE OUR CITY/Stop 825 Coalition, aimed at mitigating gentrification and preserving the historic black community in Marin City. The organization also hosts events such as the Parents Powered UP Conference, offering a learning and networking experience for parents.

Funding and Structure

As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, the Hannah Project operates under the guidance of its leadership, focusing on community-based funding strategies that prioritize direct support from donors and partnerships over investment income. The organization's commitment to social justice and community empowerment drives its advocacy efforts, seeking to create a culture of opportunity and achievement for disadvantaged communities.