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My name is Andre Sappington , Founder of BEAM GLOBAL INITIATIVES, INC., a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing crime and poverty, by addressing the issues that have a direct correlation to these negative aspects of community life nationwide, like gangs, drugs, lack of educational resources and socioeconomic conditions that tend to lead individuals down a path of destruction.
As Former Chairman of the Southeast Ohio Reentry Coalition, I personally fought to reduce recidivism rates for juveniles and adults in an effort to create safer communities and successfully reintegrate ex-offenders back in the communities they returned to. I am actively involved in the community, participating in the Ohio Department of Youth Services Juvenile Strategic Planning Commitee, and the State of Ohio's Ohio Ex-offenders Reentry Coalition's Juvenile and Adult branches. In addition to the many organizations I belong to, I have worked on initiatives with the Department of Justice and I continue to support local, state and federal programs that truly are vested in serving at-risk populations.
But above all my personal experience growing up in the inner-city of Chicago and defying the " product of my environment" sterotype,through dedication, grit, faith and striving to overcome, is my most valuable testament and credential as to why I am so passionate about trying to empower those affected by poverty and knowledgable about what will or will not work to overcome poverty.
Poverty and economic development are BGI’s primary focus but our work is inclusive of other social sectors as well. Experts on the issue of poverty agree there is a direct correlation between income levels, unemployment rates, crime, educational attainment and even immortality rates for demographical areas which relate negatively. An observation of data is evident in the US Census Bureau reports for the past 50 years or more in all 9 regions the Census Bureau collects data.
BEAM Global Initiatives will implement our programs in those communities that lack the necessary resources and collaborate to enhance the resources such as schools, shelters, recreational facilities, religious temples, etc., already in place throughout these communities.
BEAM Global Initiatives will provide transitional housing for individuals/families, providing educational and career training, providing social services, and economic development training, providing day care services for program participants and the general public, providing transportation services, establishing a home ownership program incentive for program participants and qualified non-program participants.
BGI plans to serve 150 to 300 families during 1st year of operation and by our 5th year of operation be serving 1600 to 2500 families annually in each of BGI’s centers geographical service areas. In 10 years BGI, in collaboration with state and federal agencies and other organizations, would like to be the standard for transforming lives and solving social issues globally.
BGI is unique because no one organization provides all of these services in-house and our program becomes self-sustaining after a few years of operation. Meaning that the success of our organization will not be dependent on future funding, but will use any funding opportunities afforded to the organization to expand beyond our own capabilities and forecasting.
Help BEAM GLOBAL INITIATIVES, INC., imporve the quality of life for those less fortunate by donating what you can to save the future of someone you may or may not know. And spread the word to your friends, family and colleagues.
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Dinner for 2 at a fine dinning restaurant in your local area. Pair of Movie tickets to local theater. Donor Recognition Plaque. Plus Perks 1, 2 & 3. In addition Donors will be entered into drawing for a chance to win 7 night vacation to 1 of 3 Destinations ( up to 10 vacations will be awarded).
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Dinner for 2 at a fine dinning restaurant in your local area. Pair of Movie tickets to local theater. Donor Recognition Plaque. Plus Perks 1, 2 & 3. In addition Donors will be entered into drawing for a chance to win 7 night vacation to 1 of 3 Destinations ( up to 10 vacations will be awarded).
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