Whitfield Benefit: Investing in Students Like Taleia Frederick
A Community Investment in Student Potential
The Whitfield Benefit is more than an opportunity to support Communities In Schools of Greater Greensboro (CISGG)—it is an investment in the dreams, potential, and future of students across our community. Every contribution helps ensure that young people have the support, guidance, and resources they need to thrive in school and beyond.
Student Spotlight: Taleia Frederick
A Journey Fueled by Encouragement and Opportunity
Taleia Frederick’s story is a powerful example of what becomes possible when a student is surrounded by caring adults and meaningful support. Through her involvement with CISGG, Taleia discovered her passion for engineering and built the confidence to pursue it. Her hard work and determination led to her acceptance into North Carolina A&T State University’s Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering program—a remarkable achievement that reflects both her talent and the support she received along the way.
Taleia’s success reminds us that behind every milestone is a young person who needed someone to show up, listen, and help open doors to new opportunities.
How CISGG Supports Student Success
CISGG works every day to surround students with the relationships and resources they need to overcome barriers and stay on the path toward graduation. Our supports include:
- Caring adult mentors who build trust and encouragement
- Academic support that keeps students engaged and on track
- College and career exploration that helps students envision their futures
- Access to essential resources that remove obstacles to learning
These supports create the conditions for students to discover their strengths, pursue their goals, and build brighter futures.
Your Impact Through the Whitfield Benefit
The Whitfield Benefit helps make stories like Taleia’s possible. When donors invest in CISGG, they help create opportunities for students to explore career pathways, develop confidence, and take meaningful steps toward their futures.
Together, we can continue showing students that their dreams are within reach—and that their community believes in them every step of the way.
Taleia Frederick’s story is a powerful example of what can happen when a student has the support and encouragement needed to believe in what is possible. Through her involvement with CISGG, Taleia developed the confidence and support to pursue her passion for engineering. Her journey ultimately led to her acceptance into North Carolina A&T State University’s Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering program.
Taleia’s success reminds us that behind every achievement is a student who needed someone to show up, provide guidance, and help open doors to new opportunities. CISGG works every day to surround students with caring adults, academic support, mentorship, and resources that help them overcome barriers and stay on the path toward graduation and future success.
The Whitfield Benefit helps make stories like Taleia’s possible. By supporting CISGG, donors are helping create opportunities for students to discover their strengths, pursue their goals, and build brighter futures. Together, we can continue showing students that their dreams are within reach—and that their community believes in them every step of the way.
