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FGCB Advocacy Alive and Well
We have exciting news to share with you that is directly aligned with the organization’s vision: “One day every Marylander will have access to an affordable college education.” We have been hard at work on many levels to ensure our voices are heard and action is taken...
Cambridge Jones, an FGCB graduate, was selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
Read the full article by Brianna M. Gillard @ YES! Weekly Cambridge Jones, a First Generation College Bound graduate of Central High School, currently a junior at Bennet College, was selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to...
FGCB Partnering with Olive Branch Community Church at Sherwood High School
Jefferi Lee (Blue shirt), guest speaks from OBCC speaks to students (Alina, Danys & Oscar) about college life and time management.
MSDE Awards Grants to FGCB!
Funds Will Help Advance College and Career Awareness BALTIMORE – The Maryland State Department of Education has awarded grants to seven nonprofit organizations that will help enhance college and career awareness and college completion for low-income high school...
Laurel Educator’s Vision Has Helped Hundreds Earn College Degrees
Growing up in a government housing project in Southeast Washington, Joe Fisher never thought much about college. One of eight children whose father didn't make it past 10th grade or his mother past sixth, college did not seem like an option. But thanks partly to a...
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