To date, EGF has sponsored over $356,000 in scholarships, endowments, trainings, educational empowerment, and small business support through multiple charities. Philanthropic endeavors have included:
November 2020
2nd Annual 2020 Harvest – Thanksgiving Turkey Drive (November 2020)
EGF distributed over 500 meal packages for families in need, via two simultaneous Thanksgiving events. In collaboration with the Prince George’s County Public School System, EGF serviced multiple schools through a fully staffed pickup hub located at Benjamin Stoddart Middle School. At the Tyler House, a subsidized 284-unit located in Northwest Washington, DC, EGF partnered with community activists and celebrities in providing residents with meals. In total, over 30 staff and volunteers, 20+ partnership alliances, and a host of resources contributed to the success of this 2nd Annual EGF event.
August 2020
The HBCU C-Suite
EGF partnered with BYOBlive, to create the HBCU C-Suite, a digital platform designed to build a diverse talent pipeline from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the digital media and cybersecurity industries. HBCU C-Suite is designed to destroy and demolish barriers, ensuring access otherwise not afforded to HBCUs. Since formation, EGF has received a United Parcel Service (UPS) grant, which has been disseminated to the platform’s launch.
July 2019
Tyrod Taylor T2 Community Day
EGF partnered with NFL Quarterback Tyrod Taylor thru sponsorships for the “2019 T2 Community Day.” The T2 Community Day is an annual event hosted by his Tyrod Taylor Foundation to give back to the youth and families in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area where he grew up. The 2-day weekend event featured a camp for 100 of the top youth football players in the area, a festival featuring carnival games, free haircuts, celebrity appearances, giveaways, and great food.
May 2018
Build Your Own Brand (BYOB) Summit & Retreat
EGF assisted BYOB with financial sponsorship for its 2018 Annual Retreat. BYOB is a community of CREATORS for CREATORS. A modern-day production house, networking hub, and educational platform for Black and Brown Creators.
April 2017
Jordan McKnight Scholarship Endowment
Necole Parker, Principal/CEO of The ELOCEN Group and Virginia Union University alumna, bequeathed $100,000 to the University during its 5th Annual Scholarship Gala and Masquerade Ball, for establishment of the Jordan McKnight Scholarship Endowment Foundation in honor of her son, whom she had while in college. The endowment has provided scholarships for worthy and deserving students majoring in Business, Entrepreneurship, or Technology.
March 2016
1 Million to Achieve
for 1000 to Succeed
Since 2016, EGF has worked to provide a total of $1 Million dollars in scholarships (One Thousand, $1,000 scholarships for 1,000 students) to help children and young adults in underserved communities further their education by attending college. To date, the campaign has raised over $215,000 dollars.
