Students learning together in a warm outdoor community space

College & Career Access

Pathways, Not Pipelines.

We partner with schools and community organizations to help students discover and pursue their own path forward, on their terms.

Partner With Us

We don't create potential. It is already there. Our job is to open the door so students can transform the communities that need them most.

— Errold Jones, Founder and CEO

The Student Experience

Every student moves through a journey that is uniquely their own. We support three dimensions of that journey.

01

Self Discovery

Before students can choose a path, they need to know who they are. We create space for students to explore their values, strengths, and aspirations, free from the pressure of a single prescribed outcome.

02

Global Awareness

Students who understand the world they are entering are better equipped to shape it. We broaden horizons, expose students to diverse pathways, and connect local experience to global possibility.

03

Creative Agency

A changemaker doesn't wait for permission. We cultivate the confidence, resourcefulness, and creative thinking students need to act, not just aspire, in the communities that need them most.

What We Stand For

Presence

Real support requires real presence. We show up, in schools, in communities, in the moments that matter, because access is not a program. It is a relationship built over time.

Access With Intention

Access is not just opening a door, it is making sure students know the door exists, feel worthy of walking through it, and have what they need to thrive on the other side.

Generational Thinking

We are not here for a quick win. We are here to help students become the kind of people who change the trajectory of their families, their communities, and the generations that follow.

A mentor and student in conversation in a community setting

Ready to Open the Door?

Verlee's Garden works directly with schools and community organizations. If you are an educator, counselor, or community leader who believes in the potential of your students, we want to hear from you.