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| Dear Friends, Supporters, Donors, and Community Members,
As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey of growth, resilience, and transformation I’ve witnessed in our students across Guilford County.
At Operation Xcel, we believe that every young person deserves a solid foundation—a place where they can develop the confidence and skills to thrive. We may talk about being a strategic pipeline for educational equity and future talent, but what we really mean is this: We are building a community where every child is truly "Rooted in Success."
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Your support this past year has been the fertile ground allowing this growth to happen. You are the reason we can say that over 800 students are now better equipped academically, socially, and emotionally to eXcel.
I’m thrilled to officially announce our End-of-Year Campaign, "Rooted in Success." This campaign is not about a target; it’s a tribute to the young people who inspire us every day, and an invitation to see the powerful future we are building together. Thank you for being the bedrock of this mission.
With deepest gratitude,
Charlene Gladney, Executive Director
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Our work is about strategic investment, and thanks to partners like you, that investment is paying off with verifiable results in Guilford County:
This past year, Operation Xcel solidified its position as a high-impact model for student success and future workforce development. We don't just keep students safe after school—we create tangible academic and social growth.
Academic Gains: Students participating in our programs showed up to 92% improvement in Math, proving that evidence-based STEAM enrichment closes critical achievement gaps.
Workforce Readiness: Beyond the classroom, our social-emotional learning (SEL) components are building the talent pipeline. Our youth showed up to 85% improvement in self-regulation and resilience, skills essential for any 21st-century career.
Community Uplift: By including robust family engagement components, we foster long-term stability that extends beyond the student, uplifting the entire household.
These numbers are more than just statistics; they represent 800+ students now "Rooted in Success," prepared to excel academically and contribute meaningfully to our local economy.
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Introducing "Rooted in Success" |
Operation Xcel is more than an afterschool program; we are a strategic pipeline for educational equity and future talent in Guilford County. Because our mission works—equipping youth academically, socially, physically, and emotionally to eXcel—we have grown into a sustainable, multi-site model.
Our End-of-Year Campaign, "Rooted in Success," highlights this essential journey.
From October 6th to December 31st, this campaign will sustain our evidence-based, high-impact STEAM enrichment for 800+ students in Title I schools. Your continued involvement with this journey is an investment in the foundational strength of Guilford County’s future workforce.
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We invite you to follow along as we share stories of the students whose lives are being transformed through your support. This is how we build equity, one future leader at a time.
Here is a look ahead at what you can expect from the "Rooted in Success" campaign in your inbox:
Next Week: Impact in Action: A deep dive into the 92% Math improvement statistic through a powerful student success story.
Early December: The Double Down: An exclusive announcement on how you can double your impact through a generous matching gift challenge.
December 31st: The Final Investment: The final push to secure foundational support for our 800+ students.
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We are incredibly excited to launch "Rooted in Success" and share the journey of transforming lives in Guilford County. Every story, every success statistic, and every moment of growth is made possible by partners like you who believe in strategic investment in our youth.
We invite you to visit the campaign hub to see the students whose futures you are building and to follow the campaign as we count down to December 31st.
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