Spotlight
How Peer Leaders spread positivity using TikTok
For the past month, the PeerForward marketing team challenged our Peer Leaders to create a TikTok or Reel that they felt encapsulated the energy and passion of their team. We […]
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In The News
News12 Covers PeerForward as NBA Foundation Grantee
PeerForward was among three organizations in New York to receive NBA Foundation Grants at the top of 2023. In a recent News 12 report, PeerForward CEO Gary Linnen explained […]
Spotlight
Peer Leaders kick off this year’s Financial Aid Campaign
Peer Leaders have been working tirelessly this fall to boost college application rates at their high schools – but they know there is more to college attainment than just an […]
Spotlight
PeerForward 2021 Fall Highlights
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, Peer Leaders are ending the first half of the fall semester on a high note. Across the country, PeerForward teams are utilizing their strategic planning […]
Spotlight
PeerForward Expands Internationally to Bermuda
For 25 years, PeerForward has leveraged positive peer influence to empower low-income students in 11 states and the District of Columbia. Rooted in community-based solutions, PeerForward aims to combat the […]
Impact
Empowering a New Cohort of Peer Leaders
A corps of motivated young leaders are ready to return to school and make a change! This summer, PeerForward traveled around the country inspiring and training a new generation of […]
In The News
Gary Z. Linnen on ‘Great.com Talks With…”
Earlier this summer, Great.com interviewed PeerForward about helping individuals attain their education goals through positive peer influence Josh Rhodes from Great.com interviewed PeerForward as part of their ‘Great.com Talks With…’ […]
Student Stories
The Class of 2020 is #MovingForward
Our graduating high school Peer Leaders are taking the next big step on their postsecondary path, and we’re thrilled to commemorate this milestone with them! That’s why we launched our #MovingForward campaign, a social media celebration of […]
Alumni
Meet Mi’Jan, Our Alumni Spotlight
College and Major: Bowie State University ‘22, Communications Workshop: St. John’s University, 2017 Workshop Roles: Peer Support Specialist – Daemen College, 2019 Mi’Jan aka “MC” Credle is a social influencer, artist, creator, and […]