Welcome to the Guiding Path Enrichment Center (GPEC), a beacon of hope and opportunity for the youth in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). Since our founding in 2016, we have dedicated ourselves to enriching the lives of children and adolescents through comprehensive educational support and enrichment programs. As we prepare for the 2025–2026 school year, we invite you to join us in making a profound and lasting impact on the future of our community.

Our Mission:

At GPEC, we believe that every child has the potential to succeed when given the right tools and support. Our mission is to guide students toward their path of purpose, transforming their potential into passion through education. We serve children ages 6 to 17, offering programs that address academic needs, career development, and social-emotional growth.

Why We Need Your Support:

The need for educational support in the CSRA remains urgent. Many students in our community face significant challenges, including limited access to affordable tutoring and enrichment opportunities. Over 75% of students in local school systems come from low-income families, and these students often struggle to meet academic benchmarks, putting their futures at risk.

For the 2025–2026 school year, our goal is to raise critical funds to:

Reduce tutoring costs for low-income families
Expand scholarship opportunities for underserved youth
Sustain and grow our high-impact educational programs

By supporting GPEC, you help us continue to provide essential services that empower students and strengthen our community:

Level Up Summer Learning Program: Prevents summer learning loss and prepares students for the upcoming school year through engaging, curriculum-aligned activities.
Youth Entrepreneur Camp: Introduces students to the fundamentals of business and entrepreneurship, fostering creativity, innovation, and leadership.
Culinary Academy: Offers hands-on cooking experiences that teach students about nutrition, culinary techniques, and collaboration.
K–12 Tutoring Enrichment Program: Delivers individualized tutoring in reading, writing, math, and study skills to help students build confidence and academic success.
Weekend Enrichment Workshops: Focus on topics such as reading intervention, STEM, social-emotional learning, and college readiness.

Together, we can bridge the educational gap and ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Join us in making the 2025–2026 school year one of growth, empowerment, and impact.

Our Goals:

Increase Academic Achievement: Provide academic tutoring services to 100 K-12 students, improving their grades and test scores.
Enhance Social and Emotional Development: Boost social-emotional skills by 25%, helping students manage emotions, build relationships, and make responsible decisions.
Improve Graduation and GED Passing Rates: Assist youth and adults in achieving high school graduation and GED success, increasing their job and higher education opportunities.

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How Your Donation Helps:

📚 $25 – Covers educational materials and supplies for 1 tutoring session
📚 $100 – Provides 1 month of tutoring for a student in need
📚 $500 – Funds a full semester scholarship, giving a student consistent academic support

Your generous contribution helps us reduce the cost of tutoring and provide scholarships to families who need it most.

Join Us:

When you support Guiding Path Enrichment Center, you’re not just donating—you’re investing in the future of our community. Your gift provides students with the academic tools, emotional support, and enrichment opportunities they need to thrive.

Together, we can transform lives and build a brighter, more equitable future.
Donate today and be the difference.

Visit our website at www.guidingpathenrichment.com to learn more about our programs and impact.

Thank You!

We deeply appreciate your generosity and commitment to empowering the youth in our community. Your support is instrumental in helping us continue our mission of guiding students on their path to success.

How to Donate:

Click the "Donate" button on our website, choose your donation tier, and make a difference today! Every contribution, big or small, brings us one step closer to achieving our goals and enriching the lives of the youth we serve.

Fuel Their Path to Purpose—Your Donation Helps Bridge the Educational Gap for CSRA Youth

By Guiding Path Enrichment Center

Fuel Their Path to Purpose—Your Donation Helps Bridge the Educational Gap for CSRA Youth

Transforming Lives through Education and Empowerment

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