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As part of Black Philanthropy Month, Foundation for Strengthening Families will be participating in GIVE828, a fundraising campaign for Black-led nonprofits. Throughout this month, we will be highlighting some important events in African American history that occurred on 8/28! The first event in our series is August 28, 1945. Branch Rickey, the president and general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, met with Jackie Robinson to discuss the possibility of Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. This meeting was a pivotal moment in African America history as it led to Robinson becoming the first African American player in the modern era of MLB, debuting for the Dodgers in 1947. Jackie Robinson attended UCLA were he played baseball, football, basketball, and track and field. He excelled in all sports and even qualified to compete in broad jump at the 1940s Olympics in Tokyo before they were cancelled due to WWII. In 1945, Robinson signed to play professional baseball in the Negro Leagues with the Kansas City Monarchs. He actively fought against racial discrimination during his tenure with the Monarchs. Two years later, he made his debut with the Dodgers and won Rookie of the Year! Within the 5 years following his induction to the MLB, 150 more African American players joined the league. In 1949, Jackie Robinson won the MLB MVP award. Robinson's activism didn't stop at baseball. He participated in the March on Washington in 1963, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Jackie Robinson also helped to start the Freedom National Bank in Harlem, New York. This institution was founded as protest toward racial discrimination by white banks at the time. FNB became the most successful Black-operated financial institution in the United States. Join Foundation for Strengthening Families in celebrating Black Philanthropy Month on August 28th by participating in our GIVE828 campaign! In the mean time, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/gymXyABx

Exciting News: As part of Black Philanthropy Month, Foundation for Strengthening Families is participating in our first GIVE828 Fundraising Campaign! On August 28th, we’re coming together for GIVE828, a campaign at the end of Black Philanthropy Month, a time to uplift and support Black-led nonprofits that are making a difference in our communities. Why GIVE828? GIVE828 is more than just a fundraising campaign. It’s a movement that empowers our community to come together and break generational cycles of poverty. By contributing on this day, you are investing in education, opportunity, and a brighter future for all. ?? How You Can Get Involved: Start by connecting with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram! Follow us this month as we share our story, our team, and what your donations will do to help us achieve our goals at FSF! Donate on August 28th and help us reach our goal! Share this post with your network and spread the word. Engage with us on social media using #GIVE828 to show your support. Together, we can create lasting change and build a stronger, more resilient community. Let’s make August 28th a day to remember for FSF and other black-led non-profits in our community! #GIVE828 #Fundraising #BlackPhilanthropyMonth #CommunitySupport #Education #StrongerTogether #FoundationforStrengtheningFamilies #stlnonprofits

Today, 8/9, marks the 10th anniversary of the tragic death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO, a pivotal moment that deeply impacted our community and further ignited action toward our mission at the Foundation for Strengthening Families. At FSF, we are proud to announce the development of the Good Shepherd Academy for Boys. This program is dedicated to educating preschool-aged Black boys from low-income households in a safe, nurturing, and culturally sensitive environment. Our mission at FSF is to improve the lives of children and families by addressing racial and economic disparities across education, health, and wealth. We believe that knowledge is power, which is why we prioritize education for parents, expecting and new mothers, and children. At the Good Shepherd Academy for Boys, we are committed to helping these young boys reach their full potential through learning methods tailored to their needs, providing emotional support, and fostering strong partnerships with their parents. We also strongly believe that representation matters, at GSAB we are prioritizing strong representation by employing Black male teachers as positive role models for our children. Together, we are building a brighter future for our community. #STLCommunity #STL #stlnonprofit #EducationForAll #SupportSTLFamilies #GoodShepherdAcademy #BreakingTheCycle #CommunitySupport #EmpowermentThroughEducation

We are excited to announce that Foundation for Strengthening Families has officially joined the LinkedIn community! At Foundation for Strengthening Familes, our mission is to strengthen the lives of children and families in the low-income, high-opportunity neighborhoods by providing key avenues for impact: high-quality early childhood education, empowering adult and parent education, family engagement, and concrete support in times of need. We believe that STRONG FAMILIES MAKE STRONG COMMUNITIES! We are excited to connect with you all and expand our reach!