At Raising Expectations, we are proud to be an organization that stays flexible and nimble, ready to meet opportunity when it shows up.

The Real Estate Enrichment Program, REEP, is a perfect example. Nearly five years ago, former Raising Expectations volunteer and Stockbridge executive Bianca Cassidy approached us with an idea to expose our students to careers in real estate. We were all ears. Today, we are in our third cohort of REEP students participating in a robust, career-centered leadership program that supports their post-secondary educational pursuits with scholarship opportunities. Over the holiday season, REEP students joined their mentors from Stockbridge for a special evening at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, followed by dinner at Bianca’s home. The evening celebrated connection, mentorship, and what it looks like when opportunity meets experience. REEP exists to expose underserved and underrepresented high school students to the world of commercial real estate. Through foundational training, mentorship, and real-world experiences, we are opening doors to an industry that has historically been difficult to access. REEP is about helping real estate reflect the real world and showing students that they belong in these spaces. We are deeply grateful to the mentors and partners who continue to invest their time, guidance, and belief in the next generation. #REEP #WorkforceDevelopment #MentorshipMatters #RealEstateCareers #RepresentationMatters