Georgia First Generation Foundation

Georgia First Generation Foundation The Georgia First Generation Foundation provides resources to first generation students utilizing seminars, workshops, and scholarships.

Over the past 10 years, Georgia FirstGen has:🎓 Supported first-gen students statewide💸 Awarded scholarships & grants🤝 Bu...
01/08/2026

Over the past 10 years, Georgia FirstGen has:

🎓 Supported first-gen students statewide
💸 Awarded scholarships & grants
🤝 Built mentorship & leadership pipelines
🏛️ Activated campuses and communities

And we’re just getting started.

Here’s to the next decade of breaking barriers and graduating first-gen leaders.

10 Years of First-Gen Leadership 💙This year, we celebrate a decade of community, resilience, and achievement.Thank you t...
01/08/2026

10 Years of First-Gen Leadership 💙

This year, we celebrate a decade of community, resilience, and achievement.

Thank you to the students, families, mentors, educators, donors, and partners who make this movement possible.

We’re proud of how far we’ve come and energized for what’s next.

A Decade of First-Gen Empowerment 🎓Since 2016, Georgia FirstGen has worked to elevate first-generation college students ...
01/08/2026

A Decade of First-Gen Empowerment 🎓

Since 2016, Georgia FirstGen has worked to elevate first-generation college students across the state by building community, visibility, and support for those blazing their own paths.

From our first cohort to our statewide initiatives, the mission has always been the same: empower first-gen students to succeed.

When you give to the Georgia FirstGen Foundation, you’re helping first-generation students unlock opportunities that cha...
11/25/2025

When you give to the Georgia FirstGen Foundation, you’re helping first-generation students unlock opportunities that change the trajectory of their lives. Your support strengthens access to resources, mentorship, leadership development, and greater equity for students across Georgia.

As the needs of FirstGen students continue to grow, we’re expanding our impact: building partnerships, removing barriers, and creating pathways to long-term success.

This Giving Tuesday (December 2), celebrate with us by investing in a brighter, more resilient future for Georgia’s FirstGen scholars. Your gift creates ripple effects that transform communities.

💙 georgiafirstgen.org/donate 💚

11/14/2025

Walking onto a college campus for the first time can change everything, especially for students paving the way as future FirstGen graduates. At our Summit, these incredible scholars took their first steps toward futures they’re boldly creating for themselves, their families, and their communities. 🌟

At Georgia FirstGen, we’re honored to stand beside them, opening doors, building confidence, and reminding every student that they belong here. With more than 1 in 3 college students nationwide identifying as first-generation, moments like these matter more than ever.

Huge thanks to gwinnettschools for this beautiful recap and keynote speaker Evie Suarez for inspiring our next generation of leaders.

✨ Follow our journey and support our mission to uplift every first-gen student in Georgia.

Today, we celebrate YOU💙November 8th is National First-Generation College Student Day, a day to honor every student who ...
11/08/2025

Today, we celebrate YOU💙

November 8th is National First-Generation College Student Day, a day to honor every student who is the first in their family to pursue higher education.

You’re not just earning a degree. You’re breaking barriers, rewriting stories, and paving the way for those who come after you.

To every first-gen student: your courage inspires us, your resilience moves us, and your success belongs to you.

Keep going. You’ve got this🎓✨

What an unforgettable day at the 7th Annual FirstGen Summit! 💙✨We spent an inspiring day connecting with first-generatio...
11/04/2025

What an unforgettable day at the 7th Annual FirstGen Summit! 💙✨

We spent an inspiring day connecting with first-generation students sharing stories, advice, and encouragement to help them reach new heights. From our leadership panel packed with honest insights, to interactive mentorship sessions that built meaningful connections, every moment was filled with growth and community. An immense thank you to and .hosa for serving as great student mentors!

We also want to thank our keynote speaker, Evie Suarez, Founder & CEO of for her powerful message on perseverance and purpose. Her words reminded us that with the right tools and mindset, anything is possible.

We’re proud to continue empowering the next generation of first-gen leaders! 🙌

🎉 Meet Our Keynote Speaker: Evie Suarez! 🎤We’re thrilled to welcome Evie Suarez, Founder & CEO of Work Wise Guide, to th...
10/17/2025

🎉 Meet Our Keynote Speaker: Evie Suarez! 🎤

We’re thrilled to welcome Evie Suarez, Founder & CEO of Work Wise Guide, to the 7th Annual FirstGen Summit!

Inspired by her immigrant-American background, Evie brings over a decade of experience in HR, leadership, and culture. With a Master’s in HR and countless certifications, she’s helped thousands of professionals navigate their career journeys — and she’s passionate about empowering first-gen students to succeed with the right tools and guidance.

📅 RSVP now for the summit: georgiafirstgen.org/summit

🚨 Calling all first-gen students, advocates, and leaders!We’re proud to host our 7th Annual FirstGen Summit on November ...
10/02/2025

🚨 Calling all first-gen students, advocates, and leaders!

We’re proud to host our 7th Annual FirstGen Summit on November 1 at Georgia Gwinnett College, and it’s going to be our biggest one yet!

Join us for a full day of growth, connection, and celebration of what it means to be a first-generation strong individual. Whether you’re a student, educator, or an advocate for equity, this summit is for you.

🔑 Expect:
✅ Powerful workshops
✅ Inspiring speakers
✅ Networking with fellow first-gen changemakers
✅ A renewed sense of purpose and pride

🗓 November 1, 2025
🕘 9AM–3PM
📍 Georgia Gwinnett College

🧠 Let’s learn.
🤝 Let’s grow.
📣 Let’s lead.

👉 RSVP today! Link in bio!

🏒✨ Mark your calendars, this one’s gonna be chill!
We’re teaming up with the Atlanta Gladiators for a special Georgia Fi...
10/02/2025

🏒✨ Mark your calendars, this one’s gonna be chill!

We’re teaming up with the Atlanta Gladiators for a special Georgia FirstGen Fundraiser Night on November 1 at 7:10 PM, and you’re invited!

Come out for an exciting night of hockey as the Gladiators face off against the Savannah Ghost Pirates and support a powerful mission while you’re at it. Every ticket sold helps us continue to uplift and empower first-generation students across Georgia.

🎟 Hockey + Purpose = a win-win.
🗓 November 1, 2025
🕖 7:10 PM
📍 Gas South Arena

Let’s pack the stands and cheer for more than just goalslet’s cheer for impact.

📚✨ Welcome back, FirstGen Fam! ✨📚The start of a new school year means new goals, challenges, and chances to grow into ev...
08/08/2025

📚✨ Welcome back, FirstGen Fam! ✨📚

The start of a new school year means new goals, challenges, and chances to grow into everything you’re meant to be. Whether stepping onto campus for the first time or heading into your final year, you belong here.

At Georgia FirstGen, we know the journey isn’t always easy. Being the first in your family to navigate college takes courage, resilience, and heart, and you’ve got all three.

So as classes begin, remember:
🎓 You’re not alone.
💪🏽 You are capable of more than you think.
🌟 Your story matters and it’s just getting started.

We’re here to celebrate your wins, support your challenges, and remind you that being first-gen isn’t a setback it’s your superpower. 💥

Let’s make this year the most powerful one yet. You’ve got this!

On May 9th, we proudly celebrated the accomplishments of our graduating seniors at the FirstGen Senior Banquet, held at ...
05/19/2025

On May 9th, we proudly celebrated the accomplishments of our graduating seniors at the FirstGen Senior Banquet, held at PCOM Georgia. The evening was filled with pride, inspiration, and a shared excitement for what lies ahead.

We were honored to welcome Camilo Hernandez as our keynote speake. She is a first-generation Colombian American with dual master’s degrees in Public Health and Biomedical Sciences from Emory University. Camilo’s powerful story and unwavering commitment to advancing health equity deeply resonated with our graduates and their families.

The Senior Banquet served as a meaningful reminder of the strength, resilience, and limitless potential within our FirstGen community. We came together to recognize our seniors’ hard work and to send them off with heartfelt encouragement as they begin the next chapter of their journeys.

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