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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

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Jul 27

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Our Horizons GFA students had an unforgettable day of hands-on learning during last Friday’s field trip! From meeting animals and learning about beekeeping to exploring birds of prey, candle making, and soap making, our students had the opportunity to discover, ask questions, and learn from so many incredible community partners.We’d like to extend a special thank you to the Westport Police Department, including the Motorcycle Unit, K-9 Unit, and EMTs, as well as the Westport Fire Department, for taking the time to teach our students about your important work and for making the day so memorable. A heartfelt thank you to Brynn’s Barnyard Animals, Natural Annie’s Essentials, Necker Farms Bees, Earthplace Birds of Prey, and Kiffy’s Soap Making for sharing your time, knowledge, and passion with our students. We are so grateful for the engaging experiences you created.We’re also especially grateful to Pequot Library for generously providing each of our students with a book to take home. Your generosity helps foster a love of reading that extends far beyond the classroom.Horizons GFA provides Friday experiences like these to inspire curiosity, build connections, and help bring learning beyond the classroom. Thank you to everyone who made this special day possible! 💙

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Jul 24

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🎭 Our 8th grade students had an unforgettable experience at Broadway!A special thank you to the Brandt Jackson Foundation for sponsoring this incredible opportunity and making it possible for our students to experience the performing arts firsthand. Experiences like these spark creativity, build confidence, and inspire students to explore new perspectives beyond the classroom.We are so grateful to the Brandt Jackson Foundation for their continued generosity and commitment to expanding opportunities for our students. 💙✨ #HorizonsGFA #Broadway #ThankYou #PerformingArts

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Jul 23

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Teacher Spotlight: Meet Mr. Marc! 🍎📚As our 7th Grade math teacher, Mr. Marc brings enthusiasm, encouragement, and a genuine passion for helping students grow. When asked what he loves most about Horizons GFA, his answer was simple: the community. The welcoming, supportive environment is what makes HGFA so special, and Marc is proud to be a part of it.Thank you, Marc, for the care, positivity, and dedication you bring to our students every day. We’re so grateful to have you as part of the Horizons GFA family! #HorizonsGFA

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Jul 22

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Empowering the next generation starts with the right tools in our newest enrichment: Life Skills. At Horizons GFA, this curriculum equips students with the independence, confidence, and real-world knowledge they need to succeed. From financial literacy to food and nutrition, the skills evolve each year, based on student surveys on what they want to learn for their lives!🌱 Building better budgets, healthier habits, and a brighter future, one life skill at a time!#HorizonsGFA #LifeSkills

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Jul 19

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🔢✨Building confidence, one problem at a time!At Horizons GFA, math is about so much more than numbers. Through hands-on activities, collaborative learning, and engaging lessons, our students strengthen their problem-solving skills, build confidence, and develop the critical thinking they’ll carry far beyond the classroom.📚 #HorizonsGFA #SummerAcademy #SkillHighlight #MathMatters #LearningForLife

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Jul 15

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TEACHER SPOTLIGHT ⭐️Every week, we’re highlighting the incredible educators who make Horizons GFA such a special place. Their passion and dedication help our students learn, grow, and thrive every day.This week, we’re shining the spotlight on one of our third grade teachers, Jillian💙 Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and the lasting impact you make in the lives of our students.#HorizonsGFA #TeacherSpotlight #TuesdayTeacherSpotlight #Education

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Jul 10

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What can $25 do? More than you might think.Just $25 provides one Horizons GFA student with books for the entire six-week Summer Academy. And $500 creates a complete classroom library, thoughtfully curated for a grade’s developmental, academic, and social-emotional needs.These libraries are collections that help students connect with challenging texts, discover new perspectives, build confidence as readers, and develop a lifelong love of learning.Every page turned is made possible by donors who believe every child deserves access to books that inspire, challenge, and empower. THANK YOU for making this happen! #HorizonsGFA #ThePowerOfDonors

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Jul 7

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🎨🎶🚴‍♀️ From STEM and art to music, biking, karate, and so much more, enrichment is where learning comes to life at Horizons GFA!Our enrichment classes give students the opportunity to discover new interests, build confidence, develop creativity, and strengthen important life skills, all while having fun alongside their peers. Every experience encourages curiosity, teamwork, and a love of learning that extends far beyond the classroom.Here’s to exploring new passions and making every day an adventure! 💙

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Jul 2

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Building a bright future doesn’t happen by accident; it happens with a great coach in your corner.At Horizons GFA, we’re all about giving our high schoolers the 1-on-1 support they deserve. Here’s a look at how our coaching model works: • Weekly 1-on-1s: Every student meets with their coach for one hour a week, all four years of high school. • Expert Support: Our coaches are educators from Bridgeport and urban school settings who truly “get it.” • Holistic Growth: From nailing schoolwork and organization to mastering life balance and self-advocacy, we’ve got your back. • SEL Skills: Using tools from the Harvard EASEL Lab, students choose what to work on each week—whether it’s goal setting, perseverance, or building strong relationships. • Future Ready: We team up with college advisors to help tackle those big applications and essays, making sure you’re ready for whatever comes after graduation.We’re more than just tutors; we’re partners in your success, from freshman year to the finish line! 🚀#HighSchoolSuccess #MentorshipMatters #FutureLeaders #SEL #HorizonsFamily

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Jun 30

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☀️ Summer Academy is here! What an amazing start to our first week, welcoming a record-breaking 220 students from PreK through 8th grade! From hands-on learning and creative activities to reconnecting with friends and meeting new faces, our students have already filled the classrooms with curiosity, energy, and excitement.We’re so grateful to our dedicated teachers, staff, and volunteers for helping make this first week such a success. Here’s to a summer of learning, growth, confidence, and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to see all that’s ahead! 💙 #HorizonsGFA

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Jun 23

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Celebrating Our Horizons GFA College Graduates 🌟We recently gathered to celebrate an extraordinary group of Horizons students as they marked the completion of their college journeys. Their achievements reflect years of hard work, resilience, and determination, and we are proud to have been part of their journeys. As they begin their next chapters, we know they will continue to make meaningful impacts in their communities and beyond.Congratulations to our HGFA College Graduates, we can’t wait to see what comes next! 💙

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Jun 19

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Bridgeport Public Schools recognized Lynn Olins at their 2026 In It To Win It Award Ceremony in early June. Lynn has been a tireless champion for STEM education in Bridgeport Public Schools for many years and is also Horizons GFA’s science and STEM teacher in our PreK–8 Summer Academy. For the last decade, Lynn has inspired curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in hundreds of Horizons GFA students. In recent years, with support from a generous funder, she created and implemented our STEM Lab, an innovative learning environment that challenges students in grades PreK–8 to think critically, solve problems creatively, and engage in hands-on exploration through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Lynn’s passion, expertise, and unwavering commitment to STEM education have created transformative learning experiences that spark curiosity, build resilience, and expand opportunities for every student she teaches. We are incredibly grateful for all that Lynn brings to our community and proud to see her dedication recognized. Congratulations, Lynn, on this well-deserved honor, and thank you for the lasting impact you continue to make on the lives of our students every day

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