First Gen Success

Do you see her?
Do you hear her?
Does she know she matters?
FirstGen Success is helping young women in Charlotte answer “yes.”
By supporting high-achieving, underserved high school girls on their journey to becoming first-generation college students, this nonprofit is opening doors through mentorship, confidence-building, and real-world guidance.
And the impact is clear: one consistent mentor can change a life.
No perfection required—just commitment, compassion, and showing up.
FirstGen Success is currently recruiting female mentors.
Could that be you?

This past week we hosted our networking event, “The Power of Networking”, where scholars were able to engage and learn from career professionals from various backgrounds. Participants were given one on one time with each professional, guiding questions, as well as the opportunity to receive live feedback from mock interviews. Thank you so much to our volunteering professionals, we appreciate your time and engagement with our scholars!

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the for their generous contribution, which helps support the meaningful work and lasting impact we create at FirstGen Success!

Networking isn’t just for adults — it’s for dreamers, doers, and students too. Start building relationships that challenge you, support you, and open doors you didn’t know existed.

Rocky River HS was a success! 🙌🏾

So excited about the rising seniors who completed the interest form and the momentum we’re building.

Huge shoutout to for putting together such a phenomenal event. Grateful for the impact! 💫

We are taking this week to appreciate those who make this mission possible! Thank you to the mentors who volunteer to guide and connect with our scholars. The practice of passing knowledge to the next generation does not go unnoticed!

Scholars, as we enter this next year, remember that success isn’t a straight line — it’s a series of pivots. You might change majors, switch jobs, or discover a new passion halfway through. That’s growth. Every twist in your journey is part of the story.

WE DID IT! Thanks to this incredible community, we raised $7,070 for first-generation scholars! To every donor, every share, every story told: THANK YOU. You’ve shown these young women that being “first” doesn’t mean being alone.

Want to continue the impact? We’re still accepting donations at the link in our bio!

is here! We’re raising $7,000 to fund scholarships for our first-generation college-bound scholars.

Your support will help cover critical first semester expenses:
Textbooks and course materials
Technology and software
Dorm essentials
Academic supplies
Transportation for internships and interviews
Emergency expenses

Last year, 100% of our scholars were accepted to college and, with your support, we were able to help them afford it. Let’s do the same for our 2026 scholars!

Be part of their journey and give at https://givebutter.com/e5ThSO!

We also want to hear from you: Share your first-gen story in the comments!

Tomorrow is , and we’re raising $7,000 to fund scholarships for our first-generation college-bound scholars.

Set your reminders to give tomorrow at https://givebutter.com/e5ThSO or swipe to scan our QR code.

When she’s the first in her family to go to college, she opens doors for generations to come.

Tomorrow, be part of creating

Charlotte has one of the lowest upward mobility rates in the nation. But our scholars? They’re changing that story. These young women already have the drive and talent. With the right support, they excel. Something special is coming this !

GivingTuesday

One week until Giving Tuesday!

HELP US:
Raise $7,000
Fund 14 scholarships
Create generational impact, starting with our first-gen scholars

Our scholars have the drive, talent, and dreams, and need their community’s support to make it all happen.

Mark your calendar for December 2 and give at: https://givebutter.com/e5ThSO

Let’s create together