Episode #478: BGK HOPE Foundation

Thank you.

Thank you.

Glad to be here.

All right.

A lot of people don't know who you guys are.

I'm certain of that.

And a lot of people do, but we're here to talk specifically, I think, a lot to the people that don't know you.

So Natalie, I'm going to direct the first few questions to you and ask a little bit for somebody hearing about you guys for the first time.

Tell us a little bit about the foundation and why this work is important to you.

Okay, so at BGK Hope, we are focused on our four pillars.

And that just tells a little bit about our essentials.

We supply items that meet the immediate needs of people, such as undergarments, food, clothing, hope skills.

We offer skill building sessions for youth and adults that opens the opportunities for school, work, and life.

We also build leadership skills through our leadership training and resources that help youth grow in confidence and lead with purpose.

And our last pillar is our economic empowerment pillar in which we teach basic business education and principles to business owners to help them build income and lasting stability.

Now, this work is important because it is our social responsibility to serve.

We believe serving others is a shared responsibility and that investing in our communities help build stronger futures for everyone.

Well, that's awesome.

And I know you guys say, and it's cool, that hope stands for helping other people excel.

What does this look like in real life and in the work that you're doing in the community?

Okay, so what it looks like is that we serve families in need.

As I stated before, we provide support, resources, food, clothing, and opportunities.

We invest in our youth.

We help the young people develop skills.

We strengthen communities by partnering with businesses and organizations, community stakeholders, and create opportunities for children.