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Albany, Georgia & COVID-19

Southwest Georgia is one of two demographics for Gaines-Jones Scholars—the San Francisco Bay Area being the other. Besides being the birthplace of Gaines-Jones co-founder & Executive Director, …

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Danielle Turner-On Coping with COVID

Coping with COVID

By Danielle Turner ​Gaines-Jones Scholar Since 2012 Honestly, flexibility has never been a character trait I possess. I thrive in consistent environments because stability gives me solace and …

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Gabrielle McCormick, Gaines-Jones Scholar, shares her tips: There are Scholarships for Everything

“There are scholarships for everything!”

Gabrielle McCormick shares her secrets for finding scholarships. Source: NBC Nightly News 11/8/17 Gabrielle McCormick was awarded $150,000 in scholarships and now has a business helping families learn …

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