Spotlight
Marcus Prince: The Story of ‘Brother 0’
It’s common for people to ask for pictures at PeerForward Workshops. Our University of South Carolina Workshop was no exception. As the banquet ended and the dance began, some Peer […]
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In the Media
PeerForward Staff Featured in BrownStyle Magazine!
Happy Women’s History Month! Today, we want to celebrate two of our own history makers, Raquel Figueroa and Aloysia Jean who were featured in BrownStyle Magazine! They shared their reflections […]
Spotlight
Career Connections: Chef Tyler Kanwai
Welcome to our Career Connections series, where we speak with Alumni who inspire us to build deep connections with our community, passion, and careers. Chef Tyler Kanwai, also known […]
Volunteers
Writing Coach Lezlie says it’s the most rewarding experience
Lezlie realized that being a PeerForward volunteer felt… different, “this is, without a doubt, the most rewarding of my many volunteer experiences.” As a Writing Coach, Lezlie McBride spent […]
Volunteers
This is how College Coach Anson pays it forward
At the core of the PeerForward movement is the idea that everyone can be a positive influence on their community. As pillars of the movement, PeerForward volunteers dedicate their skills, […]
Alumni
David L. Jackson knows “We have something inside of us you can’t teach”
For our 25th anniversary, we are celebrating the alumni of our program who have continued to make meaningful and positive impacts on their communities long after workshops. Anyone familiar with […]
Alumni
Congratulations to First Year Forward’s Outstanding Ambassadors!
This month, PeerForward wrapped up the final implementation period of its three-year pilot evaluation program, First Year Forward, the SMS-based research project aimed to assess whether virtual, text-based mentorship could […]