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Our annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon was held on June 21, 2022 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center and it was an awesome celebration of the achievements of Access Scholars! Last year, Access awarded “Last-Dollar” scholarships to 114 students, totaling more than...

June 8, 2022 It was June 2020 that the Access College Foundation joined many organizations in standing in solidarity against racism and social injustice. We are continuing that pledge and want to let you know some of the things that we are doing to move forward in our...

Access College Foundation was approved for a Walmart Giving Grant. The Walmart Giving Program provides grants each year to support programs that focus on opportunities for people to live better every day. This grant will support the Access College Foundation’s...

Access launched its College Commitment Day event when the national movement began in 2016! Today Access College Commitment Day is a highly anticipated community event. This high-energy, school-spirited celebration for high school seniors is an unforgettable tribute to...

Expert Column in Inside Business from Bonnie B. Sutton of Access College Foundation Click here to read

Thank you First Team Toyota for your donation of the 2020 Toyota Corolla LE to our Cars for College Campaign!  Your contributions of more than $50,000 to Access College Foundation over the years has helped make college dreams come true through fueling our students...

Thank you Priority Ford for your donation of the 2020 Ford Fusion S to our Cars for College Campaign!  Your contributions of more than $560,000 to ACCESS College Foundation over the years has helped us make our students’ college dreams a reality and driving them...

Thank you Checkered Flag Toyota for your donation of the 2019 Toyota Highlander to our Cars for College Campaign!  Your contributions of more than $1.7 Million to ACCESS College Foundation over the years has helped our students achieve their educational goals and...

Our fourth annual College Commitment Day, held on April 30, 2019 at the Ted Constant Convocation Center, was a huge success! Thanks to our Presenting Partner Old Dominion University and Diamond Elite Partner Virginia529, nearly 2,200 Southside and Northampton County...