It’s hard to believe that May marks the completion of our first year as an independent 501c3 non-profit organization. What a year it’s been! We first want to thank all of you who have supported us in a variety of ways. Your thoughts, emails, encouragement, collaboration, advice, investment and belief in us provides great inspiration. [...]
A nautical quote is certainly relevant. The tides are turning, and we are gearing up for 2011, which promises to be an exciting year of growth and expansion for us. We were thrilled to receive our status as a 501c3 nonprofit organization this spring. This milestone allows us to focus on strategic fundraising/development opportunities and inspires us to explore partnerships in the nonprofit and for-profit worlds.
So I did it. I ran my first marathon this weekend. 26.2 miles of unrelenting, intense, physical and mental discomfort that I voluntarily signed up for with my best friend! As I crossed the finish line and saw my wife and 2 sons pumping their fists in the air cheering for me, I immediately knew this moment was more powerful than words…
What a week we’ve had! Saturday Neil had the privilege of presenting 2 workshops to students, administrators and youth advocates from the Philadelphia region at the Black Male Development Symposium coordinated by Dr. Doreen Loury. The event held over 1200 participants and was hosted by Arcadia University (gorgeous campus!). Neil’s message was simple—“Expect Success”—and he [...]
by Neil on April 26, 2010
Here at Visible Men we are very proud of how “green and virtual” we are as a start up non-profit business. We urge you to take these simple steps to minimize your business footprint as well.
“Having carved a reputation for himself as an innovative composer, performer, violinist, and band leader, Haitian-American artist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) melds his classical music roots with his own cultural references and vibrant musical imagination. …”