The 2023-2024 Fellows gathered for a two-day leadership capstone event and celebration. Thanks to Anthem Healthkeepers Plus, Potomac Health Foundation, and VA Banking Association Education Foundation, 32 students were honored for their academic and community service achievements.
Silvia Garcia Murcia came to the US from Honduras at 16 for better opportunities. Despite challenges threatening her stay, she found support in the foster care system and programs like Great Expectations. Read her inspiring journey: https://t.co/CAoDVVfhRP
On May 9, the Mellon Research Fellows students showcased their remarkable achievements through a display of student posters. This is an end-of-year recognition of the capstone projects from the Mellon Research Fellows, a part of the Pathways to VCU program.
The VFCCE hosted a roundtable with three community colleges from the southwest Virginia region to discuss the profound impact the Richard and Leslie Gilliam Foundation has had on Great Expectation students. Both students and staff expressed deep gratitude for the housing stipend.
Foster Care Awareness Month is a time to honor the journeys of foster youth and celebrate initiatives making a tangible impact on their lives. At the VFCCE, we're proud to spotlight the remarkable strides of our Great Expectations program. Learn more here: https://t.co/mpMQeKFh8R
We are delighted to welcome Governor Ralph Northam @RalphNortham as our newest honorary board member, supporting Virginia's community college students in access and achievement. #studentsuccess@VCCS_SO
Thank you for your support in 2021. Together, we have helped students cross the finish line and build rewarding careers. Click to read about the many ways that your generosity has fueled VA's future.
We look forward to working together in the New Year!
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There's still time to donate before the end of the year! You can change the lives of students across the state by opening the doors to degrees and credentials that fuel fulfilling careers. Give now: https://t.co/p7yIP9C4iz
The VFCCE wishes you and your family a very happy holiday season. Together, we are building brighter futures for students and their communities.
With your help, these students (and many more!) are reaching academic and career goals.
Today is #GivingTuesday, and you can change the lives of students across VA by giving them the support they need to succeed in college. With your help, we can put fulfilling careers and brighter futures within reach for all students.
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Sometimes, the only thing standing between a student and a degree or credential is an unexpected expense. Donating to student emergency funds this Giving Tuesday (11/30) will ensure that students have the resources to stay on track. Donate: https://t.co/p7yIP9C4iz
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Please join us on Giving Tuesday (November 30th) to help our students in need. Your donation will help fuel critical programs like food pantries, holiday meals, and so much more.
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Premiering in fall 2022, the Virginia Banking Fellows Program is a collaboration with the VBA that will provide a statewide scholarship opportunity for underrepresented students.
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The VFCCE helps students reach their goals through partnerships with community-focused organizations like the Virginia Bankers Association Education Foundation (VBA), supported by banks across the Commonwealth. @vabankers (1/2)
@GEFosterYouth helps at-risk young people develop the skills to transition successfully from the foster care system to living independently. Read more here: https://t.co/VEW1x032kh
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Antonio Dill-Word, a Great Expectations (GE) graduate, appeared on the Hampton Roads Show to talk about how the GE program is changing the lives of students like him. Watch the video to learn more.
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Join the Great Expectations Matching Gift Challenge to support Virginia's foster youth today. Your gift will help these students reach their true potential through higher education. Donate here: https://t.co/wn9xRZCuzb
Join the Great Expectations Matching Gift Challenge today to support students with experience in Virginia's foster care system. With your help, we will provide them with the resources necessary to make college dreams a reality. https://t.co/wn9xRZCuzb