Kendric was the youngest of 3 kids in a single-family home, attended a public high school and resided in a low-income neighborhood. His mother worked multiple jobs to pay the bills, which was viewed with respect, but also as a sign of concern, due to the stress of raising a family. A large demographic in the community consisted of people who looked for part-time jobs and lived a life in the drug culture. Every night, Kendric was at the dinner table hoping for a better future for his loving family, but had no idea how to manage expectations, especially since he never saw a different life.

With an overwhelming amount of daily stress, this did not define Kendric’s ambitious path toward success. He committed to being a self-starter with his daily goals, and obtained a future with a college degree, home ownership and full-time job. “Being that kid in that dark bedroom on my outdated desktop aggressively searching for community engagement and mentors to help navigate the obstacles of life has driven this foundation from vision and is driving us to where we are going.”

Kendric has always defined success by being able to be a pillar of hope for others, particularly those from communities just like his – by helping youth in under-represented communities prepare for