San Rafael, California ~ Today GJEF founders, Rob and Anita Roehrick, attended Marin Grassroots’ 2nd Annual Be The Dream Awards Celebration. Marin Grassroots’ primary purpose is to facilitate the development of grassroots leadership within low-income communities and communities of color. Recently retired news anchor, Dana King, was the M.C. for the event, eloquently keeping [...]

Congratulations to our 2012 GJEF Scholars!   Meet the Scholars...

Congratulations to our 2012 GJEF Scholars! • 11 recipients • All from southwest Georgia • 4 high schools • 7 females • 4 males • Attending 8 institutions • Shared a total of $16,100   Meet the 2012 Scholars!      

November 2, 2012 Albany, GA ~ GJEF hosted a Meet & Greet at Johnny Carino’s on Dawson Road. The event was well attended by high school seniors, a few siblings, counselors and parents. It was a chance for potential applicants to mingle, (eat pizza!), and get to know GJEF.

Word From Anita ~ I sat on a panel with three other women nonprofit founders/executive directors at the young women’s conference described below: LOS ANGELES (February 4, 2012) – On Saturday, February 4, 2012, “It’s Our Turn—Young Women’s Conference at Brentwood School” included presentations and panel discussions by an impressive range of 32 female leaders [...]