About Our Foundation

Towers of Excellence, a 501(c)(3) organization, was founded in 2015, to provide youth in marginalized communities with the necessary tools to navigate and succeed in their daily lives. We work with youth to inspire and empower them to live up to their fullest potential. Mentoring in small groups ensures students receive the support they need to grow and thrive.

We believe change begins with opportunity.

We celebrate togetherness!

Meet the Team

Empowering Students

Our Belief and Mission

We believe providing students with quality mentoring through academic guidance, social and emotional learning with our Be SMART principles, service learning and experiential learning opportunities. Our youth mentoring programs are designed to support our student's academic growth, as well as nurture and guide their social and emotional well-being. We work to inspire and prepare our youth to live a satisfying life and have a promising future.

Circle of Success

Our Growth

Building for the Future

🚀 Our Continued Growth

At Towers of Excellence, growth is more than expansion—it's transformation. What began in one school has now reached across Chicago and beyond, impacting students from middle school through college and career. With each year, we deepen our commitment, expand our reach, and strengthen the Circle of Success that guides our student champs. From new high school and college partnerships to career pathways and scholarship opportunities, we’re growing—intentionally, boldly, and together.

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