In 2022, we have resumed some of our activities and programs that were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please continue to check our website for updates and stay safe.
College Scholarship Program
The Annual Minority College Scholarship Program is designed to help more minorities in their efforts to achieve a college education. Multiple scholarships ranging from $500 to $1000 each.
Applications for 2023 scholarships will be accepted beginning in February 2023.
Below are the 2022 Friends In Focus Scholarship recipients.
Luela Adams, Early College, Scholarship - $1000 East Carolina University
McKenzie Jackson, Early College, Scholarship - $1000 UNC-Chapel HIll
Andre Avery Lilly, Montgomery Central High, Scholarship - $1000 Guilford College
Tanihja Gaddy, Montgomery Central High, Scholarship - $1000 Guilford Tech Community College
Tyrese Scott, Montgomery Central High, Scholarship - $1000 Greensboro College
Da'Quarius Cuthrell, Montgomery Central High Scholarship - $1000 Guilford College
Bryan Fajardo-Vera, Montgomery Central High, Scholarship - $1000 UNC-Chapel Hill
Tajhameen Bowden, Montgomery Central High, Scholarship - $1000 Montgomery Community College
Terrance McAuley, Montgomery Central High, Scholarship - $1000 North Carolina Central University
Current Year In Review
We increase educational opportunities in the schools of Montgomery County, North Carolina & enhance the lives of senior citizens in the town of Mount Gilead, NC.
WE ARE A GROUP OF FRIENDS & VOLUNTEERS…
with varied skill sets from multiple cities who have come together with a focus to help improve education in Montgomery County, North Carolina, and to improve and increase services for senior citizens in the town of Mt. Gilead, North Carolina and surrounding communities.
Many of us hail from Montgomery County and our passion for educating our youth and providing services to our senior citizens are key components of our mission. We believe strongly in our work of helping others and would love your support in whatever means you deem appropriate.
WHO WE SERVE
In Montgomery County, North Carolina, Friends In Focus will be a major catalyst in advancing the educational opportunities of students and a leader in enhancing life enjoyment and improvement for senior citizens.
HOW WE SERVE
Several programs were started at Mt. Gilead Elementary School, including Gator Good Guys mentoring program with over 20 students focused on making right choices, a Saturday Academy for students requiring more effort towards reading and math and an after school program to assist with home work and class work. Also, multiple college scholarships were created for college bound high school minority seniors.
Annually, an appreciation gala is scheduled for June in Montgomery County, where a citizen will be honored for his or her volunteer work in the community in the name of the 5th grade teacher, who inspired the creation of Friends in Focus. The award is names the Milfred F. Greene Outstanding Achievement Award.
HELP US SERVE
Interested in tutoring at Saturday Academy? Or becoming a male role model in Gator Good Guys? Click the button below to sign up as a Friends In Focus volunteer!
“It is very gratifying to witness the many volunteers of Friends In Focus, giving their time to positively affect the lives of our young people. I enthusiastically endorse their programs.”
— FORMER MAYOR, EARL POPLIN, MT. GILEAD, NC
WHAT IS OUR IMPACT
• Sponsored an annual student/parent college admission and scholarship workshop
• Donated thousands of books for the summer reading program
• Engaging citizens to work together for the betterment of all
• Helped address needed policy changes in education and promoting a more inclusive educational environment
• Raised thousands of dollars for college scholarships and school supplies
• More activities and programs for senior citizens
• Coordinated a community wide, inclusive back to school picnic and rally