activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 13
- Alumni Archiving and Storytelling School Yearbook and Memory Preservation ProgramsDocuments and preserves the history and memories of Garfield alumni through photos, videos of events, and a website feature called "Meanderings" that explores life and writing, and collects historical school publications like "The Arrow" and "Garfield Pen."
- Alumni Content Creation School Yearbook and Memory Preservation ProgramsIntroduced "Meanderings," a feature on the GarfieldGoldenGrads.com website written by a Garfield alumnus, exploring life and writing.
- Alumni Event Organization Leadership Conferences & Networking EventsOrganizes and facilitates various events for alumni, including annual meetings and luncheons, class reunions (e.g., Class of 1964, 1974, 1975, 2001), and special gatherings like "Class Reps LIVE!" and happy hours.
- Alumni Event Organization Leadership Conferences & Networking EventsOrganizes and facilitates various events for alumni, including annual luncheons, class reunions (e.g., Class of 1964, 1974, 1975, 1976, 2001), and special gatherings like "Class Reps LIVE!" and happy hours.
- Alumni Scholarship Program Targeted Educational ScholarshipsAwards scholarships to graduating seniors of James A. Garfield High School, having awarded over $133,000 to date, and creates new scholarship opportunities for current students.
- Archiving and Documentation of Alumni History School Yearbook and Memory Preservation ProgramsDocuments the stories and memories of Garfield alumni through photos and videos of class events and reunions, maintains photo galleries of annual luncheons, and collects historical school publications like "The Arrow" and "Garfield Pen."
- Archiving and Documentation of Alumni History School Yearbook and Memory Preservation ProgramsDocuments the stories and memories of Garfield alumni through photos and videos of events and reunions, maintains photo galleries of annual luncheons and other events, and collects historical school publications like "The Arrow" and "Garfield Pen."
- Community Cultural Events Live Multidisciplinary Arts Festival EventsOrganized a free Garfield Jazz concert at the Frye Art Museum for the community.
- Community Cultural Events Live Multidisciplinary Arts Festival EventsOrganized a free Garfield Jazz concert at the Frye Art Museum.
- Cultural and Literary ContributionsIntroduced "Meanderings," a feature on the GarfieldGoldenGrads.com website written by an alumnus exploring life and writing, and organized a free Garfield Jazz concert at the Frye Art Museum.
- Student Support Programs Support for Homeless and At-Risk StudentsSupports an Unhoused/Student Assistance Fund and a Tutoring Program for current students of James A. Garfield High School.
- Student and Community Support Programs Support for Homeless and At-Risk StudentsSupports an Unhoused/Student Assistance Fund and a Tutoring Program for current students of James A. Garfield High School.
- Student and Community Support Programs Support for Homeless and At-Risk StudentsSupports an Unhoused/Student Assistance Fund and a Tutoring Program for students at James A. Garfield High School.
capacity building · 4
- Alumni Engagement and Communication Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionMaintains contact and communicates activities to alumni through a class representative system, distributes a twice-yearly newsletter, and published the "GGG Gazette" to members.
- Alumni Engagement and Communication Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionMaintains communication with alumni through a class representative system, distributes a twice-yearly newsletter, and published the "GGG Gazette" to members.
- Alumni Recognition Programs Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsRecognizes individual members for extraordinary service, length of service, and energy, and inducts individuals into its Hall of Fame annually, honoring alumni and special award recipients.
- Alumni Recognition Programs Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsRecognizes individual members for extraordinary service, length of service, and energy, and inducts alumni and special award recipients into its Hall of Fame annually.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Centralized information sharing via blog information_sharingMaintains a blog to consolidate and distribute news, newsletters, class events, and organizational updates, ensuring consistent communication across the alumni network.
- Decentralized alumni engagement through class representatives alumni_network_coordinationUses a network of class representatives to maintain alumni connections, disseminate event information, gather contact details, and support reunion planning, enabling broad and sustainable engagement across graduating classes.
- Fostering Alumni Engagement through Decentralized Networks alumni_network_coordinationThe organization leverages a network of Class Representatives to facilitate communication, disseminate information about events and reunions, and gather contact details, thereby sustaining alumni involvement and connection.
- Fostering Alumni Engagement through Decentralized Networks alumni_network_coordinationThe organization utilizes a decentralized network of Class Representatives to facilitate communication, disseminate information about events and reunions, and gather contact information, thereby sustaining alumni engagement and connection.
- Inclusive Membership for Broad Community Support inclusive_membershipThe organization maintains an inclusive membership policy, welcoming current and former students, faculty, staff, their spouses/partners, and any supporters, to broaden its base of engagement and support.
- Inclusive Membership for Broad Community Support inclusive_membershipThe organization maintains an inclusive membership policy, welcoming current and former students, faculty, staff, their spouses/partners, and anyone who supports the organization's purpose, to broaden its base of support and engagement.
- Inclusive membership to strengthen organizational support inclusive_membershipAdopts an inclusive membership policy that welcomes former students, faculty, staff, their families, and supporters to broaden community involvement and sustain organizational engagement.
- Recognition of long-term member contributions member_recognitionHonors sustained member involvement to affirm dedication and encourage continued participation in the organization’s activities and mission.
- Recognizing Long-Term Member Contributions member_recognitionThe organization recognizes the long-term contributions of its members as a method to honor their dedication and sustain their engagement within the organization.
- Recognizing Long-Term Member Contributions member_recognitionThe organization recognizes the contributions of its long-term members as a method to honor their dedication and sustain their engagement within the organization.
- Supporting Higher Education through Targeted Scholarships targeted_scholarshipsThe organization provides scholarship opportunities to Garfield seniors, with diverse offerings tailored to various student interests such as fine arts, vocational training, STEM, and leadership, to support their pursuit of higher education.
- Supporting Higher Education through Targeted Scholarships targeted_scholarshipsThe organization provides scholarship opportunities to Garfield seniors, with diverse offerings tailored to specific student interests such as fine arts, vocational training, STEM, and leadership, to encourage and enable their pursuit of higher education.
- Targeted scholarship support for diverse educational paths targeted_scholarshipsOffers scholarships tailored to a range of student interests—including STEM, fine arts, vocational training, and leadership—to increase access to higher education for Garfield seniors based on varied strengths and goals.
- Volunteer-powered documentation of alumni events volunteer engagementEngages volunteer photographers—equipped with their own gear and transportation—to capture alumni events, leveraging community skills to preserve organizational memories.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Annual GGG Luncheon and Meeting
Yearly gathering for alumni featuring a meal, business meeting, and community updates, held at Garfield High School Commons
Class Reunions and Events
Supports class-specific reunions and gatherings, coordinated by volunteer Class Representatives for each graduating year
Hall of Fame
Recognizes distinguished alumni achievements through annual inductions dating back to 1990, with public profiles and articles
The Messenger Partnership
Collaborates with Garfield High School’s student newspaper, providing financial support and offering design and editorial experience for student journalists
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Frank Gregory Partner — Scholarship co-chair responsible for guiding donor contributions.
- Frye Art Museum Partner — Partnered to host a free Garfield Jazz concert.
- James A. Garfield High School Partner — Provides scholarship opportunities for its students and hosts the GGG Annual Meeting and Luncheon.
- Robin Rolstad Partner — Scholarship co-chair responsible for guiding donor contributions.
- The Messenger Partner — Partners with The Messenger (Garfield High School's student newspaper) for designing, editing, and graphics for GGG's newsletters, and for writing articles.
- The Messenger Partner — Receives a portion of the annual luncheon registration fee.