What We Do

The Simmons Memorial Foundation

Preparing youth for academic achievement, leadership and civic engagement

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SMF offers a range of services including college consulting, career seminars, college visits, standardized test preparation, scholarships and our innovative 3PI mentoring program. In order to implement these programs, SMF partners with education-focused organizations. SMF partners include community organizations, colleges, state education agencies, school districts, standardized test preparation providers, parents, and local leaders.

Our Goals

  • Increase the number of college graduates from vulnerable and underrepresented groups.
  • Develop academic and non-academic student survival skills.
  • Create an effective, permanent support network for students.
  • Raise community awareness of higher education and career opportunities.
  • Establish a non-traditional feeder system for selective colleges and universities.