Empowering People. Strengthening Communities. Supporting Local.
We create pathways to opportunity for returning citizens, underserved youth, and small business owners — right here in the Fredericksburg region.
Why We Started
Go Local FXBG is more than a nonprofit — it’s a movement. Founded by Marcus Toler, an entrepreneur who knows what it’s like to start over, and joined by nonprofit leader Kitty Melerski, the organization was born to fill the gap between potential and opportunity. Whether you're coming home from incarceration, launching your first business, or getting out of a difficult relationship and need a fresh start — Go Local FXBG is here to help.
More Than a Nonprofit — A Local Movement
Our Mission
To empower underserved individuals with the tools, support, and real-world experiences needed to succeed—through business development, creative services, mentorship, and strategic partnerships that connect people to purpose.
Our Vision
A future where our region thrives together—connected by purpose, equity, and opportunity for all.
Our Values
Belief in second chances, real-world opportunity, and a network that lifts people up—not leaves them behind.
Built by founders who’s been through the grind of reinvention, this nonprofit is rooted in lived experience.
Returning citizens, women, veterans, youth, and entrepreneurs with big dreams and small budgets.
We bridge the gap between potential and opportunity—with mentorship, marketing, and real collaboration.
Meet the Founders
Built From Experience.
Driven By Purpose.
Go Local FXBG was founded by people who understand what it means to start over, build from the ground up, and serve with heart. Our leadership reflects the communities we support — resilient, creative, and ready to make change happen.
Marcus Toler
Founder & Executive Director
Entrepreneur. Vision-builder. Community connector.
Mark founded Go Local FXBG to empower others the way he once needed — through second chances, mentorship, and meaningful support. His work across events, media, and local marketing laid the groundwork for a nonprofit that’s as real and resilient as the people it serves.
Kitty Melerski
Co-Founder & Nonprofit Advisor
Nonprofit strategist. Community advocate. Equity champion.
With a deep background in nonprofit leadership, Kitty brings structure, heart, and systems to Go Local FXBG. Her experience in building community programs, securing funding, and empowering overlooked voices makes her an invaluable force behind the movement.
What We're Doing Right Now
Weekly community trivia nights hosted — raising money and awareness for a different nonprofit each month.
It’s fun, impactful, and bringing local leaders together.
Go Local FXBG Mailer
Our monthly printed mailer reaches 10,000+ households and promotes small businesses, nonprofits, and local services. A powerful tool to amplify local voices and build awareness.
Current Mailer: Spotsylvania Edition (Mailed May 2025)
We’re Building a Local Movement for Second Chances.
Your donation helps us create jobs, mentorship, and hope for those who’ve been counted out.
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Go Local FXBG’s 501(c)(3) status is pending.
Donations will be retroactively tax-deductible upon IRS approval.