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Advancing Educational Equity for 25 Years

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PreK-8 Program

High school counseling session

High School Program

College grads

College & Career Success

Quick Facts

410 Students accepted

18 years - PreK thru Career, HGFA helps students become successful, motivated learners with strong social-emotional skills. $0 Tuition. Free for Families. Fully supported by private donors and grantors, with in-kind facilities from GFA

4+ months academic improvement. Average PreK-8 growth in reading and math during the 6-week Summer Academy.

100% high school graduation and college admission. 40% higher than Bridgeport average. College students participate in the Careen Success Program to ensure post-grad full-time employment.

Pathway to Success

Pathway to student success

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Nov 5

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You’re invited to an afternoon of great music, family fun, and giving back!Come jam with @sascodead at the Pequot Library in Fairfield on Saturday, November 8th (1-3 PM) for a benefit concert supporting our PreK–college students from underserved Bridgeport schools.There will be:🎶 Live music by @sascodead 🍕Pizza from the @colonygrill food truck🎯 Lawn games and community fun🥫Food drive (please bring nonperishable items to support HGFA families & gently used books)🎟️ Tickets: $15 per person / $30 per family (purchase ahead or at the door!)Let’s come together for an afternoon that makes a difference. We can’t wait to dance, eat, and celebrate with you — all for a great cause!PS Bring your own blankets and chairs! In inclement weather, the event will be indoors.Link in bio for tickets.#FairfieldEvents #HorizonsGFA #CommunityLove #SupportLocal #SascoDead

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Oct 31

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Hi, we’re Horizons GFA 🤗We’re a tuition-free education nonprofit helping PreK–college students from underserved Bridgeport schools.From our start in 2000 with just 26 students, we’ve grown to serve over 410 amazing learners every year. Our students come from Bridgeport public schools, from low-income families — but with HGFA, their futures look very different.💪Here’s the impact:● 100% of our students graduate high school, go to college, and land full-time jobs.● We close learning gaps, build confidence, and open doors to lifelong success.● Without programs like ours, Bridgeport students are 4x more likely to drop out — but we’re changing that story.● We just don’t just serve students. We are a whole family program, guiding families through every educational milestone.We are 100% self-funded, meaning we rely on individual giving, event sponsors, corporationdonations, and community organizations to fully support our students. We’re thankful to @greensfarmsacademy, who give us access to their campus facilities.At Horizons GFA, it’s not just about academics. It’s about belonging, opportunity, and the belief that every child deserves a bright, stable future. 💛#HorizonsGFA #PreKtoLife #BridgeportStrong #EducationForAll #ClosingTheGap

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Oct 14

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Join us for an afternoon of fun and music from SascoDead in support of Horizons GFA! On Saturday, November 8th, kids and families are welcome at the @pequotlibrary from 1-3PM. Get tickets for local favorite band, @sascodead, and enjoy the concert, lawn games, & food truck while supporting Horizons GFA! Visit Givergy.us/HGFASascoDead for tickets & more details.

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Jul 28

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SUMMER 2025! Just a peek into some of what we’ve been up to… ☀️📚📐🧗👍🌊 Our 212 PreK-8th graders have thrived during Summer Academy. Looking forward to another incredible week at Horizons GFA! #HorizonsGFA

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Feb 25

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Our Book Fair & Family Literacy Day was a success thanks to everyone who donated books, volunteered, and helped with this annual event. A special thanks to @ucbagel for sponsoring once again with delicious bagels for attendees! And thanks to @watersideschool for their generous book donations! • Volunteer with our students and families: Reach out for more opportunities this school year and over the summer! • Join us for our Open House on May 17, and see our academic program in action. #HorizonsGFA

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Nov 14

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TONIGHT! We are excited for our Fall Gala celebrating 25 year is Horizons GFA and it’s mission to advance educational equity in Bridgeport. Thanks to @news12ct for this special feature! Can’t make it? Participate online in our silent auction or donate to fund a need at Givergy.us/FALLGALA or click the link in bio. See you tonight! @theknowlton #HorizonsGFA

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Aug 1

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Happy Thursday! We’re grateful for another awesome week at Horizons GFA…and never want it to end! #horizonsgfa

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Jul 24

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We’re all smiles – even while working! Mornings are filled with rigorous academics, but HGFA students love the challenge. We’re happy to enjoy another week of learning and growing together during Summer Academy. #HorizonsGFA

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Jul 8

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Horizons GFA Summer Academy has been filled with laughter, learning, and…worms! 🪱 From reading in the classroom, to kayaking on the Sound, to experimenting in the science lab, here are some highlights of our summer so far. 💥JOIN US: There’s still time to tour HGFA – reach out to RSVP to our program tours on July 9 or July 16, or email horizons@gfacademy.org to find another preferred date. This is your chance to take a look inside our classrooms and learn more about the program!

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Jun 22

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Turning Pages, Impacting Lives: Celebrating 25 years of loving literacy! Join us for our 25–day SUMMER READING CHALLENGE! From July 8 thru August 9. Click the link in bio or scan the QR code for more info. Top readers win prizes! #HorizonsGFA

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Jun 17

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Congratulations, graduates! Seniors in the Horizons GFA High School & College Programs have officially graduated, and we couldn’t be more proud. These ceremonies marked a transition into the next step of each student’s HGFA journey – we can’t say bye just yet! @HorizonsGFA is dedicated to continuing a tradition of 100% high school graduation, 100% college acceptance & enrollment, and 100% full-time employment post college. Thank you to all of the coaches and families who have provided endless support along the way. We did it! 🎓 #HorizonsGFA

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Apr 15

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At our third annual Appreciate & Celebrate Horizons GFA, we gathered to honor those who motivate us to strive for a promising, opportunity-rich tomorrow for every student, both within and beyond HGFA. To our esteemed honorees: We extend our sincerest congratulations and deepest gratitude. Your exemplary leadership and commitment to our mission inspire us all. You embody the values of Horizons GFA and serve as beacons of inspiration for our entire community.〰 Thank you to everyone who joined us in proudly presenting the following awards for 2024:• Krista Bianchini – Excellence in Education• Elise Bucknall – Inspiring Minds • Michelle Garcia – Alumni Achievement• Jerome & Keshana Wiggins – Family Commitment

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