GEAR UP, which stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, is a federal program funded by the U.S. Department of Education whose mission is to significantly increase the number of middle and high school students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.
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We feel so blessed! Raising our grandsons is wonderful, but they cost an arm and a leg. It has been so helpful to receive financial aid to send them to the Club. We are so grateful.- Club Grandparent (Boys & Girls Club of Manchester)
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I can’t say enough how much I appreciate [the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester and] your program.
- Club Parent (Boys & Girls Club of Manchester)
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My daughter loves it here [at the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester]. I literally wouldn’t have an income [and be able to work] if it wasn’t for you. Thank you so much for all you do!
- Club Parent (Boys & Girls Club of Manchester)