Impact
FAFSA Night Helps Put College Aid within Reach
“Finally being able to fill out my FAFSA gave me some relief in knowing there is a possibility of going to college. I now feel it’s closer than I ever thought […]
The PeerForward Blog
Spotlight
Higher Education Equity Takes Pandemic Hit
As COVID’s impact on higher education has continued into the 2021-22 academic year, Black, Latinx, and low-income students are still bearing the brunt of drop-offs in educational attainment. As organizations […]
Impact
Five Reasons to Donate to PeerForward this Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday, a global movement that unleashes generosity around the world. At PeerForward we’re driving our own movement, unleashing the power of peer influence to combat racial and […]
In The News
Former PeerForward President E. Kinney Zalesne reflects on PeerForward’s impact in Christian Science Monitor feature
“Nearly everyone who has ever participated in a PeerForward workshop has said it was one of the most profound experiences of their life. Working shoulder to shoulder with each other […]
In The News
PeerForward partners with BetterHelp and Dell Foundation to provide free therapy sessions
Thanks to the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, PeerForward is thrilled to be able to offer our college students free therapy sessions with BetterHelp this academic year! Eligible students may […]
Impact
Calling all educators! Essential college app resources to share with students
The first round of college applications is due just around the corner on November 1st, and educators around the country are working hard to support the class of 2022 as […]
Spotlight
Gary Linnen talks all things PeerForward on HBCU White House
“It’s important for individuals to see us, to know that it can actually be done.” In the latest episode of the Detroit talk show HBCU White House, PeerForward CEO Gary […]
Spotlight
PeerForward Expands Internationally to Bermuda
For 25 years, PeerForward has leveraged positive peer influence to empower low-income students in 11 states and the District of Columbia. Rooted in community-based solutions, PeerForward aims to combat the […]
Impact
Empowering a New Cohort of Peer Leaders
A corps of motivated young leaders are ready to return to school and make a change! This summer, PeerForward traveled around the country inspiring and training a new generation of […]