On the Road Collaborative is a non-profit organization that empowers youth by providing equal access to educational opportunities and hands-on career experiences. 

Through strong community partnerships, we focus on connecting our youth to trusting adult relationships and equitable opportunities outside the school day that help set them on the road to realizing their promise and encourage them to go after their biggest goals.​ 

Our mission is one of hope for our young people. On the Road began as a way to directly address the 6,000-hour learning gap, which negatively affects the next generation and their futures. Our programs close this gap through one-on-one and group tutoring, designated homework hours and our signature Career Enrichment Courses.   
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See How Your Support Makes a Difference

Deanna Reed, Program Director, and Shyanna, 8th grade youth, sit down to have a conversation about how they met, their relationship and the role that On the Road has played in their lives. 
Daniel Kirwan, Skyline Middle School Principal, shares why On the Road is an invaluable partner to his school community.  
Several On the Road youth and a parent highlight how our program has helped them do better in school and prepare for their future.   

 News From On the Road

Day of Giving Has Been Cancelled

***Update***

This year's Jersey Mike's Day of Giving has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.

If you were planning to support and would like to donate the amount you would have purchased in subs, that would be incredible and help us raise critical funds to support our work.     

Celebrating Five Years

We could not have asked for a more fabulous Gala at the DoubleTree Hilton Harrisonburg on February 8th to celebrate five years of On the Road. 

Thanks to those who joined us, our sponsors, and everyone who has supported us these past five years. This night would not have been possible without you. 

​Enjoy the complete album of photos by Hand Hewn Living over on our Facebook page. 

Program Coordinator Named "Next Gen Afterschool Leader"

The National Afterschool Association has named Emani Morse, OTRC Program Coordinator, a Next Gen Afterschool Leader.  

Emani has been with On the Road since October 2018 when she joined our team to lead our newly established program at Thomas Harrison Middle School.  

You can read the full article piece about Emani's recognition here. Congrats, Emani! 

Our 2018-2019 Annual Report

We are proud to share our 2018-2019 Annual Report with the public. We hope you take a few minutes to learn more about our organization and get involved in helping us empower young people in the Harrisonburg community. 

Major Supporters

Thanks to our Champion Corporate, Foundation and Government partners for providing major support.
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