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The Guilford ABC College Education Fund at the Guilford Foundation has received a wonderful $50,000 challenge grant. We’re part way there and need additional gifts totaling $30,000 to meet this generous challenge.
The fund provides modest tuition assistance to each of our graduating seniors throughout her four year of college as long as she maintains an overall B average and stays on track to graduate in four years. For more information, contact Connie Dickinson.
Anticipating Spring
From President Marie Berry
This March we mark the one-year anniversary of the pandemic that has affected us all. We have been so fortunate, with the help of our amazing staff, volunteers, and board members, to keep our scholars safe. We continue to follow COVID protocols and anticipate vaccines for most by the end of spring, so that we can enjoy the warmer weather and outdoor activities. In addition, we look forward to socializing and the return to in-school learning, four days a week, at Guilford High School that began March 15th.
Like many local organizations, Hole in the Wall, the primary source of income for Guilford ABC, was affected by the pandemic and forced to close for four months. Although our operating funds were impacted, we are grateful to those at Hole in the Wall, its volunteers and the Guilford community that have provided much needed and appreciated assistance throughout the year. It does take a village!
It’s because of you and so many others that we’ve been able to maintain our staff, provide technical and educational support for our scholars, and continue our mission. I am proud of Guilford ABC and our amazing scholars who have bonded, worked together and accomplished so much during this challenging year. They are our future leaders — we will continue to strive to have their voices heard as we help them grow as individuals and succeed academically.
Corinne Wilson and Elisa Milano spent a Friday evening cooking dinner and baking with the girls.
Arianna, Taylor, Lauren, Kilee, Janelle & Jasmine.
New York Times, 9/13/15: Top Colleges Doing the Most for Low-Income Students
Guilford Courier, 10/1/13: Drawing on 40 Years of Support; Hole in the Wall Assists Guilford ABC
New Haven Register and Shoreline Times, 9/10/13: Guilford ABC House stresses growth, maturity
New York Times, 10/31/1999: Celebrating Where “The World Opened Up”
