Mott Beyond the Mount

Even with the growing success of the program, new challenges arise daily.

Graduating Mott Street Scholars need additional programmatic support and guidance after crossing the commencement stage—not just during their time as students. Oftentimes, Mott Street Scholars do not have parents, guardians, or experienced friends to support them in navigating a job search, securing an apartment, or even building a professional wardrobe.

For this reason, the Mount is proud to have launched new resources to provide career coaching and, in partnership with our neighbor, the Hebrew Home at Riverdale/RiverSpring Health, housing for recent Mott Street graduates for up to 12 months as part of the “Mott Beyond the Mount” initiative.

Graduating Mott Street Scholars have the opportunity to extend their relationship with the Mount by moving to designated space at the Hebrew Home, where they can experience apartment-style living at a significantly reduced rent. While there, graduates receive career guidance and case management through a partnership with Depaul USA—helping them navigate through job searches or graduate school applications while saving money to successfully move out on their own.

No young person should have to return to the uncertainty of homelessness. We’re doing our part to change the lives of talented Mott Street Scholars—but we can’t do it without your support.