Gretchen's Fundraiser - Journey Forward Mentoring

Join us in Inspiring Possibilities for Students of Dallas!

Please join me in supporting Journey Forward Mentoring, an organization based in Dallas that encourages and supports local high school and postsecondary students. Our focus is on offering guidance, educational resources, career advice, and life skills essential to help create brighter futures.

The Urgent Need

In Dallas, students from low-income households face a very large gap in access to adequate access to college and career readiness support. On average, public high school students receive only 38 minutes of college and career advising over their entire four years. This lack of support results in less than 20% of Dallas ISD students being able to graduate college and be career-ready. Less than a third of Dallas students will ultimately obtain a college degree or technical certificate.

Our Solution

Journey Forward steps in to fill this gap by providing consistent, long-term mentoring for high school and post-secondary students. Our mission is simple: To inspire and guide Dallas students to excel academically, professionally, and ultimately in their communities by connecting them with local professionals through one-on-one mentoring 

A true grassroots organization that began in 1 high school - Adamson High School in Oak Cliff - in 2014 with a few passionate professionals looking to give back to the local community through mentorship. It has since expanded to 3 High Schools and 65 students in the 22-23 and is continuing to grow. This year, its goal is to serve 120 high school students at 5 partner sites and 20 post-secondary students.

Our Financial Need

As we continue to expand, so do our financial requirements. We need funds to extend our post-secondary support programs and to employ a coordinating team to handle strategic planning, guidance, and administration—a critical foundation for the success of any impactful organization.

My personal Journey

I've had many mentors in my life, from the 3rd-grade music teacher who helped me navigate a new school after my parents' divorce to the crusty old engineer who took me under his wing on the first day of my first job.  Luckily, I was raised by a teacher who knew how to help me navigate the college preparation and application process. She was and always will be my most treasured mentor. 

I am honored to be serving on the Journey Forward Mentoring board during this time of tremendous growth. I have $2500 fundraising goal for this North Texas Giving Day. If you are able to and interested in supporting this organization and our work, you can make a donation on this page. A donation of any size is appreciated and incredibly impactful to our programs and students. If giving is not in the cards this time around, no worries at all. I deeply appreciate your consideration and time!

Join Our Cause

Please join us in making a real difference. Your support will help us fulfill our vital mission, one student at a time.