Honoring Our Roots.
Inspiring Tomorrow.
Connecting generations through scholarship,
service, and fellowship since 1956.
United in Purpose, Dedicated to Progress
Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends, Inc., organized in 1956 and chartered with federal, state, and local governments, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing meaningful community services to both youth and adults. Our chapters are proudly located in North Carolina, the District of Columbia, and Georgia.
Our focus is to provide scholarships to high school graduates, along with tutoring, mentoring, and fellowship activities that unite individuals through our organization. Through these efforts, we foster productive partnerships, civic engagement, and responsible citizenship within the communities we serve.
Keshia Smith Crowned
2026–2027 DGAF National Scholarship Queen
Keshia Smith, representing the Goldsboro High School Class of 1988, was proudly crowned the 2026–2027 Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends, Inc. National Scholarship Queen.
With the incredible support of family, friends, classmates, alumni, and the community, Keshia raised an outstanding $23,595 for the DGAF National Scholarship Fund. Her campaign was especially meaningful because she was herself a DGAF scholarship recipient in 1988, making this journey a true full-circle moment.
For Keshia, the crown represents much more than winning a contest—it represents service, education, community, and giving the next generation the same opportunity that was once given to her.
She extends heartfelt gratitude to every person who donated, attended a fundraiser, shared a post, volunteered, encouraged her, or simply believed in the mission.
Keshia looks forward to representing DGAF throughout the 2026–2027 year with grace, pride, purpose, and a continued commitment to scholarships and service.
BUILDERS' CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
OUR LEGACY. OUR FOUNDATION. OUR FUTURE
Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni & Friends, Inc. proudly launches The Legacy Builders Capital Campaign in celebration of our 72nd Annual Homecoming!
We’re Securing the Foundation by raising funds to renovate the grounds and parking areas at H. V. Brown Fellowship Hall. While our primary focus remains our celebrated Scholarship Program – we also recognize that the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni Headquarters campus plays a vital role in not only hosting hundreds of alumni annually for our Homecoming festivities but also is a critical community resource that we must preserve. Both the Neal Stitt Building and HV Brown Fellowship Hall are used at no cost for various meetings, trainings, youth group rehearsals and activities throughout the year.
Three giving circles. One shared purpose.
Legacy Builders: 72 donors giving $500 each
Legacy Partners: 72 donors giving $250 each
Legacy Supporters: 72 donors giving $100 each
Together, our goal is $61,200
Giving Levels + Donor Incentives
Legacy Builders — $500
Two full-access passes to Homecoming events, recognition on the special Legacy Builders billboard, and a personalized commemorative gift.
Legacy Partners — $250
Recognition in the Homecoming booklet and a special commemorative gift.
Legacy Supporters — $100
Recognition in the program booklet and a token of our appreciation
Alumni, members, families, friends, and businesses—there is a place for you in this campaign. Choose your circle, invite someone to join you, and share with your networks.
Claim your place among the 72.
One Legacy. Every Gift Builds.
Please submit your tax-deductible gift by December 31, 2026 to be counted in the campaign and receive the appropriate recognition.
Coming Together, Moving in the Right Direction
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELL, IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!!
The Dillard Goldsboro Alumni & Friends, Inc. (DGAF) membership window for the new year is officially OPEN!
National dues remain $75.00.
Please contact your Local Chapter for information about annual local dues. <more>
