Welcome to the community.

THE PROBLEM AT HAND

Students from underserved communities lack access to the resources, networks, and guidance that are critical for academic and professional success. These disparities create significant barriers to opportunities, limiting their ability to make informed decisions about education, career paths, and personal development. As a result, these students are often left behind, left alone, and underprepared to face these challenges:

  • Limited Career and Academic Aspirations

  • Perpetuation of Socioeconomic Inequality

  • Lower College Enrollment and Retention Rates

  • Underdeveloped Professional Networks

Conference room with a wooden table set with notebooks, a calculator, pens, and papers labeled 'Budget' and 'Savings'. The wall behind has a whiteboard with 'Budgeting, Investment, Credit, Debt Management' and a framed poster with 'Growth, Wellness, Community'. There are potted plants on the window sill and a window allowing natural light.
Flat lay of a desk with puzzle pieces, a bar graph, a diagram labeled 'problem,' a notebook, a blue marker, and a paper with 'critical thinking development' written on it, indicating problem-solving and critical thinking concepts.

RGC APPROACH

Financial Empowerment & Literacy

We share information on budgeting, credit and debt management, and investing, equipping individuals with the tools to take control of their financial future. 

Health & Wellness Equity 

RGC hosts in-person and live, virtual events curated to promote emotional intelligence, mental and physical well-being, and also to introduce basic herbal remedies and healthy food options to support a balanced lifestyle.  

Critical Thinking Development 

RGC develops engaging material to challenge participants to analyze and discuss solutions as a group — building decision-making skills for real-life challenges.

Networking & Community Building 

By hosting community events that join talents from academia, business, engineering, the arts, and beyond, RGC creates networking opportunities where participants can connect with mentors and professionals from diverse industries and expand their career possibilities.