We will act as a catalyst for the creation and
development of a network of strategic
partners focused on positively affecting
their wellbeing now and laying a
foundation for success in the future.
Location:
109 South Union Suite 100
Email:
info@gibfoundation.org
Phone:
+1 585 360 4354
Many individuals of African descent in the Greater Rochester Area are facing serious economic, health, and educational challenges. These challenges negatively affect them, their families, and the overall wellbeing of our Community.
To help with these issues, our organization focuses on social and charitable activities dealing with Healthy Living Awareness, Economic Development, Leadersnip Development, ana Aavancement or taucation.
We provide direct resources and act as a catalyst for the creation and development of a network of strategic partners focused on positively affecting the wellbeing of individuals of African descent in our area, as well as their families, and the overall Community.
Through scholarships, grants, programs, and partnerships, we are addressing today’s needs now and laying a foundation for success in the future.
Our Vision Is to transform Rochester into an attractive place for individuals of African descent to live in, whereby their abilities/skills, contributions, and potential are recognized, celebrated, nurtured, and utilized in a fair and equitable manner.
Board of Trustees
Officers
Matthew Augustine, Chairman
Emerson Fullwood,
ViceChairman
Anthony Smith. Secretary
David Cowens Treasurer
Chairpersons
Advancement of Education – Bradley Turner
Audit – James Norman
Awardees Selection – C1ayton Osborne
By-Laws – OaJe Trott
Coaching & Mentoring – Michael Coleman & Hezekiah Simmons
Economic Development – Lomax R. Campbell
Executive – Matthew Augustine
Governance – Emerson Fullwood
Healthy Living Awareness- Raphael Tshibangu
Investment – Allen Williams
Finance – Allen Williams
Leadership Development – Hezekiah Simmons
Recognition Program – William M. Davis.Jr.
Silent Auction – David Cowens
Board Members
Carol Adams
Brenda Caine
Lomax R Campbell
William M. Davis. Jr.
Gregory Ewing
Jarrett Felton
Joel Frater
Gayle Harrison
Langston D. McFadden
Shaw, Nelms
James H. Norman
Clayton Osborne
Hezekiah N. Simmons
Anthony Smith
Truman N. Tolefree
Dale K. Trott
Raphael Tshibangu
Bradley M. Turner
Deborah Whitt
Kevin W. Williams
- We shall strive to experience continuous growth in beneficial community services and financial resources.
- We shall strive to meet the highest standards of performance, quality, service, and achievement as we work towards our four major pillars of charitable activities on behalf of our stakeholders.
- We shall maintain a favorable operating environment that encourages prudent risk taking, innovation, and creativity with emphasis on learning from our experiences.
- We shall operate our organization in a way that will encourage, recognize, and reward superior performance for both affiliated and non-affiliated individuals within our Community and thereby inspire others to maximize their human potential to achieve.
- We shall communicate honestly and openly without misrepresentation and not use organizational resources for personal benefit.
- We shall collaborate with our strategic partners, volunteers, and paid suppliers of products and services as key members of our extended team in a fair and equitable manner.
- We shall maintain a positive operating environment for all stakeholders engaged in our organization and act with mutual respect regardless of our status in life, and without regard to race, religion, age, ethnic background, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
- We shall ensure that all confidential information is not disclosed inappropriately and respect the privacy rights of all individuals.
- We shall fully comply with all laws and regulations that apply to the corporation and its affiliates.
- We shall operate as a socially responsible organization with high regard for people and the planet and work diligently to create a better Rochester for us, our families and our Community.
