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 Young men today need positive male role models. On May 8, United Way of South Hampton Roads African American Leadership Giving Initiative (AALGI) hosted Tied to Greatness to promote mentoring in our community.
Congressman Bobby Scott; Reginald Corinaldi, Financial Securities Management Group; Maurice Jones, The Virginian Pilot; Chan Tharpe, Bank of America; LaShawn Merrit; 2008 Olympic Gold Medallist; Michael Massie, Attorney; Alvin Keels, Sports Agent; Wil LaVeist, Author, Journalist; and Bruce Smith, NFL Great and Developer all spoke to over 600 adult males and young men at the event.
The AALGI researched and sponsored this national program in South Hampton Roads. United Way Community Partners The Up Center and Seton Youth Shelters were on hand to forge lasting mentoring partnerships with among the attendees.
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The United Way of South Hampton Roads AALGI is still in an exciting early stage.
Help us to make this initiative strong by sharing your thoughts, opinions, and feedback through this online survey.
Your participation is greatly appreciated.
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The African American Leadership Giving Initiative is designed to celebrate, recognize, and align African American donors, who contribute $1,000 or more, with the United Way Community Impact mission. Through this initiative, members will have the opportunity to see the impact that their financial support and volunteerism have on community issues. |
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Initiative ChairmanReginald Corinaldi
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For African Americans, the reason for giving is simple. Your contribution to the United Way goes towards improving and sustaining the lives of thousands of individuals and families within the South Hampton Roads community. Your dollars provide agencies the ability to provide programs that directly impact individuals within your community. Below is a list of certified agencies with 50% or more African American clients served. |
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Philanthropic Leadership 