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8
Years of Giving The Graduate's Gift
440+
The Graduate's Gift Given
39
2026 Graduates
The Graduate's Gift Foundation
Is committed to helping students, graduates, and families transition successfully into adulthood through education, mentorship, financial literacy, and real-world opportunities.
Foundation Benefits Include:
Financial literacy and wealth-building education Trading and investing education with a focus on risk awareness and responsible learning.
Exposure to AI, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, and emerging career pathways
Scholarship opportunities and educational giveaways.
Access to mentorship, accountability, and positive community support
In-person workshops and virtual Zoom learning sessions.
Career readiness support including resume guidance, goal setting, and interview preparation.
Personal development through the Four Bases for Success:
Individuality
Spirituality
Mentality
Reality
Networking opportunities with business leaders, educators, and community partners
Youth leadership and confidence-building activities.
Family engagement opportunities that encourage learning together
Access to community resources and strategic partnerships.
Encouragement of positive mindset development and responsible decision-making
Opportunities to learn practical life skills beyond the classroom.
Support for underserved students and graduates seeking access to learning and earning opportunities.
Community service, outreach, and empowerment initiatives
Safe learning environments focused on growth, accountability, and sustainability
The mission of the Foundation is to empower graduates and families with tools, knowledge, and opportunities that create long-term impact and generational growth.
“The Gift that We Keep on Giving!"
Our Grant Access
Unlocks Learning and Earning Opportunities
Support Students on the Learning Tracks
The Graduate's Gift Planner
$24.99
1) Their Future, Their Choice
2) They Learn While They Build
3) They Learn While They Earn
Giving The Graduate's Gift Planner gives them a jumpstart into their journey of transitioning to the next level.
Support Students on ALL Learning Tracks
$149
Their Future, Their Choice
4 Bases for Success workshop is designed to help graduates with transitioning using a baseball analogy. Starting at Home Base by discovering who you are. Round 1st Base by building your spiritual foundation. Sprint to 2nd Base with a strong, positive mindset. Slide into 3rd Base with real-life strategies, accountability team and money-making opportunities. Ready to hit a home run? This course helps you score big in life, one base at a time!
Support Students on the All Learning Tracks
$1444.00
Their Future, Their Choice
Graduates choosing this pathway will have the freedom to choose how they want to use it.
The $500 grant may be used towards dorm room items, food, gas, towel, etc.
They choose how to use it.
They Learn While They Build
Graduates selecting this track will join an Ai and/or Digital Marketing learning community where they gain exposure to modern online business tools, branding strategies, content creation, and digital income opportuntities
The $500 grant may be used toward educational subscriptions, learning communities, trading tools, mentorship access or investment education resources.
They Learn Before They Earn
Graduates choosing this pathway will join a trading and investing educational community focused on financial literacy, cryptocurrency awareness, market education,, community development and responsible investing concepts.
The $500 grant may be used toward educational subscriptions, learning communities, trading tools, mentorship access or investment education resources.s.
Our Dedicated Experts
Dr. Janice Little, DM, LMSW
The Graduate's Gift, LLC
The Graduate's Gift Foundation
A visionary leader, educator, and advocate for economic empowerment and generational wealth. As the founder of The Graduate’s Gift, LLC and The Graduate’s Gift Foundation, she is dedicated to equipping graduates and their families with the tools, mentorship, and resources needed to succeed beyond the classroom.
Over 30 years, Dr. Little has witnessed economic and systemic barriers that hinders underserved communities from achieving their full growth potential. These barriers fuels her passion to assist and GIVE the Graduate's A Gift that has lasting economic impact.
Through her work, she has built a growing global network that spans the United States, Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond, impacting families through financial literacy, scholarship access, and learning and earning opportunities. Her mission is to transform how graduates transition into adulthood by providing guidance, accountability, and a clear pathway to long-term success.
Our Dedicated Experts
Edward Peterson Jr.
Global Touch Enterprise
Since founding Global Touch Enterprise (GTE) in 2008, GTE's has an established core mission of equipping entrepreneurs with the tools and strategies needed to grow sustainably, using web design, social media, SEO, and digital outreach to connect with their audience and drive measurable outcomes.
Over the years, Global Touch Enterprise has expanded their reach beyond Houston, supporting clients in cities across the country. Every project is approached with a deep understanding of the client’s goals and a commitment to excellence in service delivery.
Known for over 18 years of continued professional development in AI certifications, social media marketing, and web development. Edward Peterson and Global Touch Enterprise continues to be a trusted partner for businesses looking to grow, serve, and make a lasting impact in their communities.
Our Dedicated Experts
Karen Reese
KOAR Fast Tax
Meet the owner Karen Criswell Reese. Karen was born on May 17, 1967, raised in Morrilton, Arkansas. In 1985, after graduating high school, I attended the University of Central Arkansas, majoring in Business. During that time, I worked as a waitress at Shoney Restaurant, and I had favorite customers that loved me. One was a CPA and she gave me a job to work during tax seasons and that was the first seed planted for my interest in doing taxes.
Donna taught me how to prepare my taxes by hand. I later moved to California in 1989 to begin pursuing my future. I met my husband Wendell "pete" Reese and now have been married for over 25 years; I have 4 kids and 1 granddaughter. Every year I would purchase Turbo Tax and do my family member's taxes. One day I was looking for another way to earn income and I decide to go to school at H & R Block and I worked for them for approximately 3 years.
My Mission is to offer affordable tax services for minority and under-serviced communities. KOAR Fast Tax is a professional company providing services to small business owners in the DFW metropolitan area. With 14 years of experience in taxes, we can assist you with your most basic or complex needs. Taxes and tax laws are complicated by nature and therefore can be very stressful.
Our business is built around helping taxpayers deal with taxation by assisting them in preparing, filing, managing their taxes, enhancing their understanding of the tax laws. Our goal is to be available 365 days a year trying to service our customers.
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Post Address and Mail
Email: [email protected]
Address
Office:
10707 Corporate Drive #250-123
Stafford, Texas 77477
Get In Touch
Assistance Hours
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Sat & Sun – CLOSED
Phone Number:
832-840-8544
Office:
10707 Corporate Drive #250-123
Stafford, Texas 77477
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Site: www.thegraduatesgiftfoundation.org
Disclaimer: The Graduate’s Gift Foundation and The Graduate’s Gift LLC provide educational information and resources related to financial literacy, entrepreneurship, AI technology, digital marketing, and trading concepts for informational purposes ONLY.
We are not licensed financial advisors, and nothing shared should be considered financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Trading, investing, and cryptocurrency involve risk, including possible loss of money. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Any examples, trading signals, income discussions, or educational demonstrations are not guarantees of earnings or success. Participants are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult licensed professionals before making financial decisions.
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, grants, sponsorships, and program opportunities are subject to eligibility, funding availability, and organizational guidelines.