Jump Start College Experience - Gaddis Foundation

02/28/2026

02/28/2026

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02/28/2026

𝗔 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿.
𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟭𝟰 is the deadline for Jump Start Compass.
𝟯 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆—then doors close.
𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗼 + share this with someone who needs it.

02/25/2026

🎓 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗚𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀!
Each of these incredible scholars is receiving a $1,200 Legacy Scholarship as they take the next step in their academic journey:

• Willie Lee Gaddis Legacy Scholarship — Daylan Ware (Freshman) | North Carolina A&T — Engineering
• Vivian Ann Thompson Gaddis Legacy Scholarship — Reagan Holmes (Freshman) | Spelman College — Psychology
• Debra Anne Gaddis Sawyer Legacy Scholarship — Kanai Robinson (Sophomore) | Xavier University (Cincinnati) — Health Services Administration
• Willie & Eunice Gaddis Legacy Scholarship — Sontino Williams III (Sophomore) | University of Cincinnati — Construction Management
• Marvin & Essie Thompson Legacy Scholarship — Jo’Sean Thomas (Freshman) | Morehouse College — Economics

Your futures are loud. Keep going. 💪🏾
“Succeeding is inevitable for me. Success is my reality.”

Want to help us fund the next scholar (including the currently open Ruby Moncrief Gaddis Scholarship)? Sponsor a scholarship or donate—tap the link in our bio / visit our website.

02/04/2026

🚀 Leadership isn’t accidental. It’s built.

Jump Start Compass is a 10-month pathway designed to help high school scholars (grades 9–11) build:
✔️ Leadership skills
✔️ College & career awareness
✔️ Confidence & decision-making
✔️ Real-world readiness

This is more than a program.
It’s preparation for life beyond high school.

👉 Apply now: www.gaddis4kids.org
📍 Powered by the Gaddis Foundation

01/28/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS FOR HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES 🚨

What started as the Jump Start College Experience has evolved into something bigger, deeper, and more accessible.

✨ Introducing Jump Start Compass — a 10-month, cohort-based pathway for students in grades 9–11 focused on leadership, readiness, and confidence beyond high school.

And the biggest shift?
🔓 Open Access — so more students can explore Compass without financial barriers.

📅 Full announcement drops Saturday
👀 Follow for details
🔗 Learn more at gaddis4kids.org

01/28/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS FOR HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES 🚨

What started as the Jump Start College Experience has evolved into something bigger, deeper, and more accessible.

01/08/2026

🎓 Asking questions. Exploring options. Building vision. When students see the options, they start to see themselves differently. ✨



Franklin County Board of Commissioners Franklin County Office of Economic Engagement and Community Development Columbus City Council Delta Foundation of Greater Columbus First Church of God, Columbus Ohio Alethea Eunice Gaddis

01/08/2026

🙌 Thank you Hampton - New spaces. New mindset. This moment expanded how our scholars see what’s next. Access creates confidence. 💫😊 and Thank You to Kennedy Hampton (Jump Start Alum) who shared her Hampton experience. 🙏🏾



Franklin County Board of Commissioners Franklin County Office of Economic Engagement and Community Development Columbus City Council First Church of God, Columbus Ohio Delta Foundation of Greater Columbus Alethea Eunice Gaddis