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Gaddis Foundation's Annual College Tour will be offered July 25 - 29, 2011
Proposed Itinerary:
Tennessee State University and Fisk University (Nashville, TN)
Alabama State University (Montgomery, AL) - Tuskegee University (Tuskegee, AL)
Florida A & M (Tallahassee, FL)
Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University (Atlanta, GA)
All students are required to: Submit an application and $25 non-refund able application fee, schedule an interview and attend the college preparedness workshops.
Total Cost: $480 per person.
Your fee includes 3 meals, hotel accommodations, transportation (chartered bus),
chaperones, and college preparedness workshops.
Plan to attend an Informational Session:
April 2, 2011, 11:00 - Noon, Capital University, Ruff Learning Resource Center - Room 202
(The Learning Center is located at Main and Pleasant Ridge - Across from Gymnasium)
April 9, 2011 - 1:00 - 1:45 PM - Downtown High School - 364 S. 4th Street
April 23 - 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Gahanna Public Library - 310 Granville Street
(Note date Change from 4/16 to 4/23)
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT NEWS YOU CAN USE FOR DETAILS ABOUT UPCOMING PROGRAMS FROM
THE GOLD MEDALLION FOUNDATION AND THE TWIN RIVERS CHAPTER OF THE LINKS, INC.
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The Willie & Vivian Gaddis Foundation for K.I.D.S.
(Kids Inspired and Destined for Success)
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| Alethea E. Gaddis |
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Greetings
Thank you for visiting our website! We are dedicated to providing the very best in college access information and programming to youth and families. We also offer other building blocks to help children and youth develop extraordinary lives!
We believe:
- A college degree is essential.
- The college experience in addition to earning a degree positions you to pursue your passion.
- Children and youth can be inspired early to live extraordinary lives.
- A quality education prepares youth to remain competitive in the 21st century.
We look forward to serving you!
Are you pursuing your purpose?
The Gaddis Foundation for K.I.D.S. is a publicly supported non-profit organization. We also provide useful resources, some of which are included on this site. We were recognized by the IRS as a 501(c) (3) in 2001. Supported by corporate sponsorship, federal grants and individual donations, we are committed to making a difference in the lives we are able to touch.
Please use this site as a resource and to learn how to participate in our programs and HBCU College Tours!
Alethea E. Gaddis
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The Gaddis Foundation for KIDS is a proud member of the Ohio College Access Network.
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Kroger is giving up to $5,000,000 to non profit organizations this
year. Enroll your Kroger Plus Card in the Community Rewards program and designate the YWCA as the recipient by typing in 84284 as the organization number.
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| Jump Start U 4 College promotes early awareness about the benefits of going to college. We also provide useful resources, some of which are included on this site. Our college access program walks students and parents though planning during the high school years, selecting a college, the admissions process, paying for college and so much more! This program is for youth grades 7 – 12. Students from private, community and public schools are welcome to participate.
Students from the following public school districts are participating in our program:
- Bexley City Schools
- Canal Winchester City Schools
- Columbus City Schools
- Gahanna City Schools
- Grove City Schools
- Groiveport-Madison City Schools
- Hamilton-Local City Schools
- Hillard City Schools
- Pickerington City Schools
- Reynoldsburg City Schools
- Whitehall City Schools
- Westerville City Schools
Jump Start U 4 College also offers college visits, primarily to Historically Black Colleges and
Universities, as part of our early awareness programming Click the link here to learn how to Jump Start Your
College Planning http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/starting-points/140.html
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K.I.D.S. Club
Kids Inspired and Destined for Success promotes literacy in children grades 4 – 6. Children who participate in our K.I.D.S. Club learn also learn early about the importance of college.
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VISIT NEWS YOU CAN USE FOR EXCITING PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES FROM:
THE GOLD MEDALLION FOUNDATION
THE TWIN RIVERS CHAPTER OF THE LINKS, INC.
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