About Us

As the non-profit arm to the East Central Province (Region) of one of most historic organizations comprised mainly of African American men, the Marcus Peter Blakemore Foundation is establishing itself as a leading voice of influence to bringing about social and systemic changes needed to improve the outcomes and lives of young people in under served communities throughout Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia in the form of advocacy and program support.

HISTORY

Established in 2017 as a non-profit, tax exempt, publicly supported organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code, the Foundation was founded to support the outreach activities of Kappa men in the East Central Province and friends in their communities.

MISSION

The mission of the Marcus Peter Blakemore Foundation is to identify and invest in opportunities that engage today’s generation of young people in leading the social, economic and educational transformation of undeserved and underrepresented communities in our region.

VISION

The Marcus Peter Blakemore Foundation is built upon the fundamental premise that celebrates individual achievement and strong communities of color. We believe that can only be realized when human kind makes an unwavering commitment to the promotion of equality and ending poverty for all.

GUIDE RIGHT

Educational and occupational guidance of youth.

KAPPA LEAGUE

Aid young men of high school age to grow and develop their leadership talents.

SAFE SLEEP

Assist in the education and awareness around SIDS and other infant related causes of death.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships to high school & college students for post secondary education.

We recognize that the pressing issues facing our youth and communities in the 21st century can only be solved through a multi-faceted approach that includes mobilizing and leveraging the public sector, effective utilization of social media, implementing innovative ideas, influencing policies that promote positive change and building alliances with like-minded organizations in all sectors of society who share the same vision and desire to make the world a greater place for all.