ONE STUDENT
AT A TIME

BRIDGING THE GAP

Providing college-bound seniors ancillary financial support, mentorship and internship opportunities

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OUR MISSION

To provide deserving college bound Los Angeles City high school seniors’ ancillary financial support “Gap Funding”, mentors and internship opportunities in order to facilitate the process of succeeding in college and preparing to contribute to the development of their community.

PURPOSE DRIVEN

OUR PURPOSE

This fellowship was founded by Michael Gordon and Maynard Brown in order to support graduating seniors who have been accepted and enrolled in colleges, universities or trade schools under various funding programs. Many times, like Warren, these students do not have the ability to cover the additional costs of attending these institutions.

In addition, college becomes a ‘disconnect’ between them and the critical actions necessary to help develop community. They are not mentored into having a consciousness of “service” and “giving back”. Once they’ve graduated, there is typically a stark reality that they are not prepared for entrance into the job community.

The Fellowship seeks to address both problems – covering additional ‘Gap’ costs as well as continuous mentoring during the two to four years of college education in preparation for responsible citizenship and employment readiness.

"THE GREATEST SUCCESS WE'LL KNOW IS
HELPING OTHERS SUCCEED AND GROW"

BY THE NUMBERS

OUR IMPACT

300+

STUDENTS HELPED

50+

LIVES CHANGED

3.5

AVERAGE STUDENT GPA

ALUMNI

ADRIANA

Adriana graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. She has 4 years interning experience with NBCUniversal in marketing as well as Production Assistance on a live set working with Access Live. She produces promotional content for commercials and social media campaigns, conducts research as well as creates layouts for partnerships and event opportunities. Adriana also studied abroad at The American Business School of Paris Sept 2018- May 2019. She is a leader, mentor and graduate of the Gordon/Brown Fellowship. 

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JORDAN

We are working to find the right words to adequately express just how special and successful this young man is. Check back soon!