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BranchOut's Tutoring Program
BranchOut! was founded in 2015 by Veritas Education Leaders to help close the education gap between students while promoting STEM education. BranchOut! has grown from twenty student mentors to over one hundred fifty student mentors year every. Throughout the years, BranchOut! has mentored students at community centers, high schools, and family shelters in the DMV area. The program is endorsed by those such as Virginia Senator Tim Kaine and Former FCPS Board Member at Large Ryan McElveen.
BranchOut! offers a variety of tutoring services and can help with various subjects, including math (Algebra I and beyond), computer science, biology, and chemistry. If you or your school/organization would like to receive support from BranchOut!, please contact us for more information.
Questions? Contact us at velbranchout@gmail.com (we will respond within 72 hours. If you don't hear from us, please try again). Thank you!
BranchOut!'s Latest Events and News
Happy Anniversary, BranchOut! Baltimore City!
The BranchOut! The Baltimore chapter celebrates its one-year anniversary after an impactful, intentional, and exciting year. What is BranchOut! Baltimore Chapter? The Baltimore City Chapter is a student-led initiative under BranchOut! Veritas Education Leaders, a nonprofit program dedicated to providing academic mentorship and promoting STEM engagement within underserved and underprivileged communities in Baltimore City. Data from Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPSS) highlig
Uncovering the Legacy of Redlining: How Housing Discrimination Shaped Communities
In the 1930s, as part of housing reforms connected to the New Deal, the newly created Home Owners’ Loan Corporation (HOLC) made color-coded maps to represent perceived mortgage risks neighborhood by neighborhood. From best to worst, neighborhoods were colored green, blue, yellow, or red. Neighborhoods inhabited mainly by racial minorities (especially black people), immigrants, or the working class in general were marked red and deemed “hazardous.” Greater Boston was considere
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Understanding the Housing Crisis: Lessons from Massachusetts and Beyond
The housing crisis is a pressing issue affecting many regions across the United States, with Massachusetts serving as a notable example. Even with the rising costs of housing nationwide since the COVID pandemic, Massachusetts has faced exacerbated challenges due to elevated interest rates and high material costs. These financial pressures, combined with restrictive zoning laws that excessively regulate the type and nature of buildings in certain areas, have led to significant
BranchOut! Success: Empowering Student Leaders
Branching out—stepping beyond the familiar—is the cornerstone of personal growth and a key differentiator in the competitive landscape of college admissions. When students push themselves to explore new environments, they move from being passive participants to active architects of their own lives.
Feeding The Community
Newton, Massachusetts is a city with a mean income of about $190,000, according to Data USA, and a 96% graduation rate according to the U.S. News and World Report. Newton, of course, is generally considered a ‘rich’ town. As such, I did not initially think that my town had many problems with poverty. They were never our problems; they were always someone else’s. They were not to be seen in our everyday lives.
BranchOut! at the Burlington Civic Expo: Where Community and Curiosity Meet
BranchOut! co-founders engage attendees with their STEM trivia game, promoting STEM education and mentorship. BranchOut! was proud to participate in the 3rd Annual Civic Expo hosted by Burlington Buzz in partnership with the Town of Burlington at Burlington High School. This free, family-friendly event brought together town departments, boards, commissions, and local nonprofits — all under one roof — giving residents a behind-the-scenes look at how Burlington operates and ho
The Mountain: The Hike Toward Representation
That climb was exhausting, but it pales in comparison to the metaphorical mountain Asian Americans have been forced to scale for centuries. Our history in this country has been one long, steep ascent against a landscape of exclusion.
Inspiring Future Scientists: Students Explore Harvard's Cutting-Edge Lab
On February 18th, a group of high school students from the Boston area visited one of Harvard University's research labs in Cambridge. Organized by BranchOut! Boston, this visit offered the students from high schools a firsthand look at the world of scientific research and innovation.
Branching Out to the West Coast: Introducing BranchOut! LA
The BranchOut! LA Chapter was founded in 2025 with a simple yet impactful mission: to make science, math, and the arts accessible and engaging for young students. The chapter aims to promote curiosity, build confidence, and prepare students for a future in STEAM. At the same time, the team works to promote cross-cultural understanding from an early age. At the center of the LA Chapter's work are interactive STEAM activities designed to make learning fun and meaningful. Rathe
Democracy Begins at City Hall
This New Year’s Day was freezing cold. Newton City Hall, though, buzzed with life as my BranchOut group and I made our way upstairs through the crowds. The inauguration of Marc Laredo as the 32nd Mayor of Newton, Massachusetts, was about to begin. The audience in the City Council Chamber included people from all walks of life. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey was there, as was Chief Justice Kimberly Budd of the Supreme Judicial Court, both to the side of the podium. Sever
BranchOut! Believes: Showing Up Is an Act of Leadership
BranchOut! Boston (Newton, Lexington, and Cambridge Chapters) had the honor of attending the inauguration of the new mayor at Newton City Hall on January 1st, 2026.
Celebrating a Decade of Impact: BranchOut!’s 10th Anniversary Recap
On October 5th, the Kreeger Auditorium at Bender JCC of Greater Washington was filled with energy, inspiration, and gratitude as we celebrated a major milestone—our 10th anniversary. This special event brought together community members, students, mentors, and leaders to celebrate ten years of growth, leadership, and impactful service.
Celebrating Community and Creativity at the Cambridge Block Party!
On October 18th, the Boston Chapter of BranchOut! had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the vibrant Cambridge Block Party. This lively community event brings neighbors together to celebrate local culture and creativity. We collaborated closely with the Community Art Center, a hub for fostering artistic expression and community engagement.
BranchOut! 2025 STEM Day and Picnic
This year, BranchOut! hosted both STEM Day, run by the Community Workshops team, and our annual end-of-year picnic on Saturday, August 9,...
2025 College Admissions Night Featuring AOs from Berkeley, Cornell, and Penn
On May 7th, 2025, BranchOut! welcomed admissions officers from some of America’s top universities: Mr. Jua Howard from UC Berkeley, Mr....
Celebrating a Decade of Service: Veritas BranchOut! Receives Maryland Governor's Citation
BranchOut! receives the Maryland Governor's Citation, highlighting not only our tenth anniversary but also the significant impact we have achieved together. For the past decade, BranchOut! has been a steadfast advocate for education and cross-cultural understanding across the DMV region. Just last year, our dedicated HoCo mentors excelled by contributing over 1,600 service hours across 20 Howard County public schools.
Celebrating a Year of Mentorship: The Inspiring Journey of Elizabeth and Clara
The BranchOut! Howard County Chapter began its partnership with the Howard County Autism Society (HCAS) amid the pandemic in 2020. When...
🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of BranchOut! 🎉
A decade ago, BranchOut! began with a mission to empower youth through education, mentorship, and community engagement. Today, we are...
Recap: 2024 Fall College Admissions Night
This past fall, BranchOut! organized a College Admissions Night featuring admissions officers from top U.S. colleges and universities to...
BranchOut! Celebrates 9th Anniversary
Join us on Sunday, October 6th at 7 PM ET to celebrate with BranchOut! and learn more about how to join us next summer. During the event,...
BranchOut! Howard County Chapter: A Rigorous Year of Teaching and Growth
Howard County is a tight-knit Maryland community where lots of resources are provided to its residents. BranchOut! is proud to contribute...
Harvard Science Lab Visit Organized by the Boston Chapter
BranchOut! Boston organized a visit for a group of high school students to a Harvard science lab in Cambridge on August 22nd. During the...
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