Scholar Spotlight: Andrew Coates
Give Back scholar Andrew Coates has big dreams of becoming an actor. Learn about his experiences with Disney Dreamers Academy.
New Jersey Scholar Dinner 2018
On October 10th, 100 Give Back scholars from New Jersey attended a dinner to celebrate their hard work. We enjoyed a delicious meal, listened to student and university speakers, and heard from Bob Carr himself. Thank you to all who joined us!
Alumni Spotlight: Sergio Gonzalez
Read more on the powerful story of first generation college graduate, Sergio Gonzalez.
Community Leader Spotlight: Channel View Research High School
Give Back is fortunate to have the devoted leadership of Denise Harper-Richardson, Dana That and Craig Dorsi molding young scholars at Channel View High School in Rockaway, NY. Take a look at the impact of their initiatives.
Give Back Partners with Channel View High School Via the Outward Bound Network
Some of our Give Back scholars attend Channel View High School in Rockaway, New York. Read more on the partnership and the unique curriculum inspired by the Outward Bound Network.
Alumni Spotlight: Angie Dabrowski
Meet Angie, a 2017 graduate from Lewis University and the first in her family to graduate college. Learn more about Angie’s career now and the impact of the Give Back scholarship.
Choosing the Right College For You
Choosing your future college is one of the bigger decisions you’ll make. Take a look at some Do’s and Don’ts from our previous Give Back graduates so that you make the right decision for your future!
New York’s First All-Scholar Event
On September 15, all of our Give Back New York students attend the Fall Scholar event at the State University of New York. At the luncheon, students heard from the Presidents of Queens College and Mercy College, as well as from our founder, Bob Carr.
Summer Reading with Give Back
This past summer, Give Back in Illinois and New York kicked off their first ever book club. Scholars came together to discuss Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. The book tackles the typical challenges of a teenager, all with a humorous twist on adolescence, sports, and being apart of multiple communities. Head over to the blog to learn more about summer book club with our scholars!
You are Invited to the Party of the Century!
Join us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I at the historic previous residence of our 28th president, Woodrow Wilson.