Who We Serve

WHO WE SERVE

High School and Middle School Students 

NEED currently has five programs active inside of schools, ACE (Access to College and Career Education) and AAMMI (African American Male Mentoring Initiative.) Students outside of these school districts may make appointments upon request at the NEED Office to meet with advisors.  


 Parents 

NEED works with parents to ensure that their children are taking advantage of all the opportunities that we offer. It’s important that parents are active in the college process as well as students. Many of our children are first-generational college students, and choosing, visiting, and applying for schools can be a challenging task.

Every year, we hold several FAFSA (Free Application for Free Student Aid) Nights, where both parents and students can receive guidance in filling out financial aid forms. These forms can be complex, but our team of advisors is experienced and knowledgeable in helping students secure as much funding as possible.

Our advisors are always available to discuss scholarship opportunities and organizational programs with parents. We all have the same goal in mind: to make sure our children are on a path to a better life.  


NEED Alumni

NEED has produced over 43,000 alumni in its 60-year history. These students have attended over 700 different institutions of higher education across the country. About 80% of our alumni have remained in Pennsylvania after graduation, proving that our supporters have indeed invested in our own communities.

The NEED Alumni Chapter exists across the nation to raise awareness and contribute to the progression of our organization. We have become increasingly dependent upon the support of alumni with the decline in philanthropic support from foundations and corporations. If you are a NEED Alumni who is interested in giving back to our organization, please contact us and help future NEED graduates.  



Current NEED Recipients

NEED alumni have attended over 700 different schools, colleges, and universities in the United States. It is significant that most NEED alumni work and reside in Western Pennsylvania.

Current NEED recipients can stay informed by viewing or Facebook and Twitter pages. You can also go and sign-up to be added to our e-mail list to receive updates about job/internship postings and upcoming events.



Churches 

Local churches have been some of our most ardent supporters over the years.
Our Church Matching Scholarship Program allows churches to get the most out of their donations. NEED provides a $0.50 match for every $1.00 awarded by a church scholarship, and up to $1,000 in matching funds per student

The following churches participate in the NEED Church Matching Program:

Baptist Temple Church
Rodman Street Baptist Church
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
Macedonia Baptist Church
Deliverance Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church
Central Baptist Church
Monumental Baptist Church

Any churches interested in participating in this program should contact us.
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