A JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE & POSSIBILITY
For many, arriving in the United States is both a dream realized and a daunting challenge. Escaping difficult circumstances and seeking a better life, individuals and families often face the harsh reality of cultural and societal barriers that can hinder their progress and potential.
TRAPPED WITHIN SYSTEMATIC CRACKS
Despite the promise of opportunity, many members of our community find themselves falling through the cracks of an overburdened and under-resourced system. GK Folks Foundation works tirelessly to bridge these gaps by providing essential support, resources, and advocacy in partnership with leading organizations.
Uniquely, GK Folks Foundation is driven by the desire to help individuals unlock their inner potential and thrive.
For this reason, the Foundation is rooted in three primary goals.
Uniquely, GK Folks Foundation is driven by the desire to help individuals unlock their inner potential and thrive.
For this reason, the Foundation is rooted in three primary goals.
Mental Health AwarenessOur goal is to empower the community to overcome the stigma of therapy shaming through advocacy and access to resources. We are partnering with local organizations to focus our efforts on promoting whole-body health and mental wellness for some of our society’s most vulnerable populations.
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Educational ResourcesThe Foundation leads Project Success, a career advancement program, and GKFolks Konnect, our mentorship initiative. In addition, GK Folks Foundation funds both cultural and academic scholarships as part of our commitment to making education accessible and affordable to students.
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Entrepreneurial ResourcesWe support entrepreneurs and encourage their creative abilities to develop innovative and implementable business plans. Winners can be awarded funds ranging from $500 to $2,000 to help bring their ideas to life. It is our hope that winners ‘pay it forward’ in the near future by making an effort to give back to their community.
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