Community Collaborations
Recipient of the Insight Into Academia Civic and Community Service Award for 2026

Mentoring Latinas

Connects bilingual and bicultural Molloy students with Latina high school students to provide mentorship, academic support, and cultural enrichment.
- Weekly campus visits introducing mentees to college life.
- Academic support, including SAT and Regents tutoring.
- Leadership development workshops and cultural activities.
Rising Star Academy & Summer Camp
Rising Star provides both a school-year mentorship program and a five-week summer academic enrichment camp for elementary school students from Title I districts. These initiatives foster academic growth, leadership skills, and exposure to STEAM education, while also offering Molloy students the opportunity to serve as mentors and educators.
Rising Star Academy (School-Year Program)
- Weekly mentoring sessions for 5th graders at Molloy.
- STEAM-focused activities, homework support, and college exposure.
- Parent events, including campus tours with Admissions and health services from Molloy’s Mobile Clinic.
Rising Star Summer Camp
- Five-week academic enrichment program for students from Title I school districts.
- Taught by NYS-certified teachers in Math, ELA, and Character Education.
- Student-to-mentor ratio: 1:3.
Hear From Our Partners
Ms. Zindy Caveliere shares her experience as a partner in the Mentoring Latinas program and reflects on the importance of cultural mentorship.