PeerForward

PeerForward connects youth living in low-income communities to college and career through positive peer influence.

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Social innovators often focus on adapting physical, governmental, or financial infrastructure to address the existential threats facing society. But the emotional infrastructure—the human element—can sometimes get overlooked in the pursuit of change.

In an increasingly divisive world, Bridges to the Future shines a light on relationships and community, allowing social innovators and entrepreneurs to show up each day with the support, connection, and humanity needed to do the work that matters most.

At the 2025 Skoll World Forum, this humanity was on full display, as we made meaningful connections, nurtured our spirits, and offered grace to those around us.

With space for healing and collaboration, we can build bridges across divides and face the future—together.

Bridges to the Future was first screened to our community, providing a chance to witness one another in a deeper, more vulnerable way.

We invite you to be inspired by these moments.

🎬 Watch the full film now: https://t.co/JO1wtLts0i

Thank you to the brave participants who said YES to this invitation:
Sellah Bogonko of @JacobsLadder_A, @aarhh, Marcel Fukayama of Din4mo Lab, Gary Linnen of @PeerForward, Erin Vilardi of @VoteRunLead, EunSook Lee of @aapifund, Beadie Finzi of @TheDocSociety, Vivek Maru of @GlobalNamati, Ristika Putri of @Kab_Lestari, Cheryl Dorsey of @echoinggreen, Fernando Travesi of the International Center for Transitional Justice, Ifeoma Malo of @Cleantechhubng, Molly Melching of @Tostan, Liliana Madrigal of @AmazonTeamOrg, Sam Gregory of @witnessorg, and Rodney Foxworth of Common Future.

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Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! In celebration, we are highlighting those who make our work possible, such as longtime volunteer Bill Craig! Throughout his time with PeerForward, he has served as both a Writing Coach and a College Coach. Read more: https://t.co/SvdtxST0Rl

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Happy #VolunteerAppreciationWeek! We want to give a special thank you to those of you who make our work possible! Throughout this week, we will be celebrating our volunteers and their dedication to our mission. Stay tuned!

Volunteer with PeerForward: https://t.co/DkcP7sAN9f

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Last week, our High Point Peer Leaders gathered to present the data they collected throughout the year on their peers’ future goals. Regardless of the postsecondary path their fellow students chose, our Peer Leaders were there to offer advice and guidance. Keep it up, team! 🧡💪

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This summer, you can make a positive impact on the lives of young scholars in just 4 DAYS by serving as a PeerForward volunteer! 💪

Join us as we empower our students to achieve their higher education goals! Learn more and apply: https://t.co/DkcP7sAN9f

#volunteer #volunteering

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This #TeamTuesday, we are highlighting our Eagle Academy #PeerLeaders for attending their Spring Training Camp!

Our Eagle Academy for Young Men #PeerForward teams gathered together to plan their final PeerForward campaigns and “pass the torch” to the juniors!

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As a nonprofit organization, #PeerForward succeeds with the help of #volunteers like August Taylor! August is a PeerForward Alumni who served as a Writing Coach at our University of Redlands Workshop in the summer of 2024. Read more in our latest blogpost: https://t.co/qkOwm7QR6s

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Preview Day with our Cal State LA Peer Leaders! 🧡

Preview Day is an event for provisionally admitted Fall 2025 undergraduate students and their families where they can meet faculty, tour the campus, learn about clubs, speak with student support services, and more!

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PeerForward volunteers like Jeremiah O’Bryant are dedicated to uplifting the next generation of students and helping them realize their full potential. Read more about what drives him to serve in our latest blogpost: https://t.co/1HRqsdHiYg

What drives YOU to serve others? 🤔

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For this week’s #TeamTuesday post, we are highlighting our James Campbell PeerForward team!

Last month, they organized and hosted a CommomApp workshop! They even had James Campbell Alumni come out to inform students about scholarships. Great work, Peer Leaders!

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It’s time to announce the locations of our 2025 Summer Workshops!

We will be starting in the heart of Vegas at @unlv, then we’re headed to the scenic Maryland campus of @washcoll!

Remember, we are still looking for summer volunteers! Apply now: https://t.co/DkcP7sAN9f

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Last month, a group of our Cobble Hill High School Peer Leaders had the chance to visit the @Google NYC headquarters, where they participated in a “Careers in STEM” day. Thank you, Google, for giving our Peer Leaders this opportunity!

Read more: https://t.co/S3Yt3vLk8W

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Peer Leaders: don’t forget to submit your social media campaigns for the chance to be crowned our Social Media Team of the Year! Submit your entry by Monday, April 14th to be considered: https://t.co/q08thUSBrK

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The 2025 Spring Training Camp season has officially come to a close! Seniors passed the Peer Leader torch to their juniors, readying them as they brainstormed and planned their final campaign.

Learn more about how our Spring Training Camps unfolded: https://t.co/X1DxNbQub3

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We’re celebrating Team Tuesday with our Northwestern Peer Leaders! They are always on top of the trends, keep it up! What financial aid is YOUR favorite? 👀

#peerforward #peerleaders #teamtuesday #financialaid

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To close out #WomensHistoryMonth, we want to take a moment to thank ALL the ladies who make our work possible. Pictured are just some of the MANY staff members, volunteers, advisors, and PeerForward Alumni in our community. Today and everyday, we celebrate you!

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Last night, our Dr. Henry Wise PeerForward team hosted an “Anything but College” fair aimed at providing their peers with knowledge on alternative postsecondary pathways. You can read more in our latest blogpost: https://t.co/EO2fpRIgvo

#peerforward #peerleaders #careerfair

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Introducing the members of the Coach Development Program and Operations Development Program!

This new cohort of PeerForward Alumni will be essential to the 2025 Workshop season and PeerForward’s newest pilot program, The Peer Leader Journey. Learn more: https://t.co/kCoB00tjrp

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We love to see it! 🙂‍↕️✨

Shout out to our Crossland Peer Leaders for making this video! We are excited to hear that your peers are on track. Keep up the good work!

#peerforward #peerleaders

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This summer, you can make a positive impact on the lives of young scholars in just 4 DAYS by serving as a PeerForward volunteer! Join us as a Writing or College Coach as we empower our students to achieve their higher education goals! Learn more and apply: https://t.co/DkcP7sAN9f