Empowering Youth, Supporting Nonprofits, and Strengthening Communities Across Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County
Go Local FXBG is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Fredericksburg, VA that operates youth career pathways and workforce development programs, hosts community events, and provides nonprofit visibility and local business marketing support across Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, King George County, and Caroline County in Virginia's Planning District 16.
Serving youth, nonprofits, and local businesses in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County.
Why We Exist
Go Local FXBG was founded by entrepreneur and community builder Marcus Toler after seeing how much local talent in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County lacked clear pathways into meaningful work and opportunity.
What began as a vision to support aspiring entrepreneurs has evolved into a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates youth workforce development programs, designs and manages community events that benefit local nonprofits, and builds visibility platforms for nonprofit organizations and small businesses across Virginia's Planning District 16.
Go Local FXBG exists to create pathways — not just ideas — by operating programs that deliver measurable results for youth, nonprofits, local businesses, and communities across the Fredericksburg region.
Why Funders Invest in Go Local FXBG
Go Local FXBG is designed for funders who value measurable outcomes, workforce development, and community-based solutions across Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County.
Unlike organizations focused only on awareness or referrals, Go Local FXBG operates programs, manages infrastructure, and delivers hands-on training that supports youth, nonprofits, and local businesses across Virginia's Planning District 16.
Our Impact Focus
Go Local FXBG measures success through outcomes such as:
• Youth gaining real-world workforce experience and career readiness
• Nonprofits increasing visibility, capacity, and community support
• Local businesses accessing affordable marketing and community exposure
• Stronger collaboration across Planning District 16
As programs scale, Go Local FXBG tracks participation, completion, and community reach to ensure responsible growth and accountability.
Who We Are
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower underserved communities across Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, Caroline County, and King George County by creating pathways to workforce development, youth internships, entrepreneurship, digital marketing skills, and sustainable local economic growth.
Our Vision
We envision a region where every community thrives — connected by opportunity, creativity, and shared prosperity. Go Local FXBG aims to be a long-term anchor for youth internship programs, nonprofit visibility, and local business support that keep talent, jobs, and impact rooted in the Fredericksburg area.
Our Values
Community First
Accessible Opportunity
Action Over Theory
Collaboration & Inclusion
Go Local FXBG is a community-rooted nonprofit organization, not a referral network or pass-through fund. We design, manage, and operate our own programs in collaboration with schools, nonprofits, small businesses, and community partners.
Donations and sponsorships directly support Go Local FXBG-operated programs that build workforce readiness, nonprofit visibility, and local economic opportunity throughout Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County.
Go Local FXBG serves youth, nonprofits, and small businesses rooted in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, Caroline County, and King George County. We focus on communities that have historically faced barriers to opportunity, including underserved youth, returning citizens, and early-stage entrepreneurs.
Our partners include nonprofits in Fredericksburg, VA, nonprofits in Spotsylvania County, nonprofits in Stafford County, local school systems and educators, local government agencies, corporate partners, and community-minded sponsors who believe in building sustainable pathways to work and wealth. Go Local FXBG collaborates closely with these stakeholders to align our youth internship program, workforce development efforts, and nonprofit support with real regional needs.
We close the gap between ambition and achievement by offering mentorship, practical workforce development training, nonprofit visibility and marketing support, and real community partnerships that help people and organizations succeed. Go Local FXBG operates programs that deliver hands-on training, internships, and events tied to real community needs across Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County.
Accountability & Impact
Go Local FXBG designs and operates all programs in-house, with clear oversight, measurable outcomes, and community-based partners. We prioritize responsible growth, transparent governance, and long-term sustainability to ensure every dollar invested produces real community impact.
Programs Creating Real Pathways Across Virginia's Planning District 16
Go Local FXBG operates community-based programs designed to build workforce readiness, support nonprofit organizations, and strengthen opportunity across Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County. Each program is intentionally structured to deliver hands-on experience, measurable outcomes, and long-term community impact.
Youth Internship & Career Pathways
(Launching Full Program Fall 2026 - Semester Based Launching Now!)
We are developing a Youth Internship & Career Pathways Program for high school and homeschool students across Virginia's Planning District 16, connecting youth to real-world workforce development experiences with local nonprofits and community organizations.
What Students Learn:
• Professional development (resume writing, interview skills, workplace communication)
• Nonprofit operations, community engagement, and project management
• Career exploration in multiple sectors (education, public service, marketing, event planning)
• Leadership skills, teamwork, and accountability
How Students Participate:
• Semester-based program with flexible scheduling for high school students
• Paid internships with local nonprofit partners across Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County
• Supervision and mentorship from Go Local FXBG and host nonprofits
• Aligned with Virginia's CTE (Career and Technical Education) standards for work-based learning
Program Impact:
• Students gain 50+ hours of work-based learning experience per semester
• Nonprofits receive affordable staffing support to expand their mission capacity
• Builds a pipeline of future nonprofit leaders across Virginia's Planning District 16
How to Participate:
High school students and homeschool families interested in internship placements can apply starting Summer 2026. Nonprofits seeking student interns can partner with us by contacting [email protected].
Community Events Supporting Local Nonprofits
We host community events in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, King George, and Caroline as part of our Planning District 16 regional work to raise awareness and funds for local nonprofit organizations.
Nonprofit Support & Community Partnerships
Go Local FXBG provides visibility, project support, and community engagement opportunities for nonprofits serving underserved populations across Planning District 16.
By centering nonprofits first, we ensure:
-Students gain meaningful experience
-Nonprofits gain real capacity support
-Programs are built on trust and outcomes
Programs Launching After Our Internship Pilot
Following successful outcomes from our youth internship initiative, Go Local FXBG will launch additional regional programs:
Community Entrepreneurship Accelerator
We are developing the Community Entrepreneurship Accelerator to support underserved adults across Virginia’s Planning District 16 who are rebuilding or redefining their economic future.
This program will provide career-ready and entrepreneurship training for individuals facing barriers to traditional employment, including returning citizens, veterans, women starting over, and adults seeking pathways into business, digital media, and marketing.
Local Business Accelerator
Support for local organizations and small businesses — beginning with nonprofits first — focused on sustainable growth, local business marketing, and operational systems.
Meet the Founder
Built From Experience.
Driven By Purpose.
Leadership Rooted in the Region
As a founder, Marcus brings:
-Deep experience in marketing, digital media, and business systems
-A track record of building community-based programs and events
-Strong relationships across Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County
-A practical, outcomes-focused approach valued by funders, sponsors, and partners
Go Local FXBG reflects that same philosophy:
local leadership, measurable impact, and long-term sustainability.
Marcus Toler
Founder & Executive Director
Go Local FXBG was founded by Marcus Toler, a longtime entrepreneur, marketer, and community builder based in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
For over 15 years, Marcus has worked at the intersection of small business growth, marketing, events, and community engagement, helping local entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and organizations increase visibility, generate revenue, and build sustainable systems — not short-term wins.
Founded by Marcus Toler, a marketing strategist and community builder with over two decades of experience supporting local businesses, nonprofits, and community initiatives, Go Local FXBG blends professional execution with lived community insight.
Through his work across marketing, media, events, and workforce-focused initiatives, Marcus repeatedly saw the same gap across Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County:
Talent existed. Motivation existed.
Clear pathways, support systems, and access did not.
Go Local FXBG was created to close that gap.
Community Platforms Supporting Local Nonprofits and Businesses
Go Local FXBG operates community events and a regional co-op mailer as official nonprofit programs that increase nonprofit visibility, promote local businesses, and connect residents to trusted community resources across Virginia's Planning District 16. Most events directly benefit partner nonprofits. One designated event per month supports Go Local FXBG programs.
Local Trivia Nights in Fredericksburg, VA, Spotsylvania County & Stafford County Supporting Nonprofits.
Our co-op community mailer reaches over 10,000 households monthly, providing affordable local business support and nonprofit marketing to increase visibility across Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County.
By sharing space in one coordinated mailing, organizations gain affordable exposure while residents discover trusted local services.
View past mailers below.
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These platforms are operated by Go Local FXBG to support program delivery, outreach, and long-term community impact.
Highlighting Nonprofits in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County & Stafford County
Go Local FXBG spotlights nonprofit organizations serving Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County through short-form video features shared on YouTube and digital platforms. These nonprofit spotlights increase visibility, build trust, and help residents discover and support organizations making a real impact across the region.
Featuring nonprofit organizations serving Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County.
Partnership & Collaboration
Go Local FXBG collaborates with school systems, nonprofit organizations, local businesses, and community partners to align programs with real regional needs across Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, and Stafford County. We welcome partnerships that support workforce development, youth opportunity, nonprofit capacity-building, and sustainable community impact across Virginia's Planning District 16.
Go Local FXBG is a Fredericksburg-based nonprofit advancing youth career pathways, nonprofit visibility, and community-driven economic opportunity across Virginia's Planning District 16.
Support Career Pathways and Community-Driven Opportunity
Your support helps Go Local FXBG build the infrastructure that strengthens communities — by developing career pathways, supporting nonprofit capacity, and creating real-world learning opportunities across Planning District 16.
Contributions fund program development, training resources, community events, and the systems needed to launch sustainable workforce and entrepreneurship initiatives.
