Let's Give Back.
Together.
The impact of Give Something Back is shown through its comprehensive approach to supporting foster youth and financially vulnerable students. By providing scholarships and mentorship, the program transforms lives, helping students overcome barriers to higher education. Give Back's work not only breaks cycles of poverty but also empowers individuals to pursue their passions and contribute positively to their communities.
There is power in
Your donation provides both hope and a promise to young students who face adversity every day. These are the students who are determined to work hard in school. They just need encouragement and help in the process. Your donation gives students a chance to change their life with a post secondary degree. And you never know how he or she will give something back for the opportunity they received!
You can provide a monthly donation or a one-time gift through our PayPal account.
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GIVE WITH A CHECK
Checks can be made payable to Give Something Back and mailed to:
Give Something Back
PO Box 2974, Princeton, NJ 08543
*Please provide us with your return address or email address, if you prefer, so we can acknowledge your gift and provide you with a document which will serve for tax purposes.
OTHER WAYS TO DONATE
There are many ways to give that often get overlooked because people are not aware of them.
Click on each for more information on simple strategies to donate, without writing a check.
What makes Give Back ?
What makes Give Back
DIFFERENT?
Give Back chapters are currently active in these states:
CALIFORNIA
DELAWARE
FLORIDA
ILLINOIS
KANSAS
MARYLAND
MINNESOTA
NEW JERSEY
NEW YORK
NORTH CAROLINA
WASHINGTON
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See us !
ABC World News Tonight
This ABC 'World News Tonight' feature highlights Bob Carr and his nonprofit, Give Something Back, which offers transformative scholarships to foster youth. Inspired by his own life-changing scholarship, Carr created the organization to provide full-ride scholarships, covering tuition, room, and board. Give Back empowers foster youth to pursue higher education, giving them an opportunity to break barriers for a brighter future.
The Story of Give Back
Bob Carr reflects on how a small scholarship he received in high school led him to create Give Something Back. This video details how Give Back provides scholarships and mentoring to financially vulnerable youth, helping them transition from high school to college. The program’s mission is to break the cycle of poverty by ensuring students not only attend college but also graduate, prepared to give back to their communities.
Lead With Light Summer Camp
Join Give Back Scholars as they spend a impactful weekend at the Lead with Light camp. Working closely with Give Back coaches and staff, scholars develop meaningful community relationships and foster group bonding in preparation for an extraordinary school year ahead. Witness the power of connection and growth in this inspiring journey of personal and academic development.
Ashley Avila, GSB Scholar
Meet Ashley Avila, a Give Something Back scholar who successfully completed the program and now works in healthcare. Ashley shares how the support from educational advocates helped her overcome personal challenges and guided her toward a career in medical assisting. Her passion for working with children and foster youth highlights the transformative impact of the program.
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FAQs
Who should apply for the Give Back program?
Give Back scholars can apply as early as 8th grade. Accepted students are assigned to a mentor who assists them with college preparation through high school and college/trade school.
What states have a Give Back chapter?
Currently, Give Back has chapters in California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina and Washington.
How many years has Give Back been in existence?
We have been helping students who have faced significant adversity for 21 years.
How are donations used?
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Where can I find more information?
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