Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
Hands-on experience in business, media, and marketing for students ages 16–24.
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 communities across Planning District 16 — including Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Caroline, and King George — by creating pathways to entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and sustainable economic growth. Through training, mentorship, and local collaboration, we help individuals and businesses transform vision into impact.
Our Vision
A region where every community thrives — connected by opportunity, creativity, and shared prosperity.
Our Values
Community First
Accessible Opportunity
Action Over Theory
Collaboration & Inclusion
Rooted in lived experience and entrepreneurial spirit, Go Local FXBG was built to help others build, rebuild, and grow with purpose.
Aspiring and existing entrepreneurs from underserved communities in Planning District 16 — including Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Caroline, and King George — who are ready to build, rebuild, or grow their ventures.
We close the gap between ambition and achievement — offering mentorship, marketing expertise, and real community partnerships to help you succeed.
Meet the Founders
Built From Experience.
Driven By Purpose.
Rooted in lived experience, our nonprofit is built for those ready to build, rebuild, or grow.
Marcus Toler
Founder & Executive Director
Entrepreneur. Vision-builder. Community connector.
As someone who has walked the journey of reinvention, Marcus created Go Local FXBG to help others access mentorship, resources, and collaboration so they can thrive in entrepreneurship.
What We're Doing Right Now
Weekly community trivia nights hosted — raising money and awareness for a different nonprofit each week.
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)
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We’re building a local movement for economic opportunity, entrepreneurship, and community impact.
Your donation helps us provide mentorship, training, and network access for underserved visionaries.
