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About us

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MISSION

Training and developing the next generation of leaders through intentional community living and holistic mentorship.

VISION

To establish transformative community spaces where young leaders from diverse backgrounds can thrive, cultivate their leadership skills, deepen their spiritual growth, and create lasting impact.

ABOUT ANDY ABRAMS

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Combine charisma, strategic thinking, and compassion, and you have the late Reverend Andy Abrams. Although born and raised in Chicago, he intentionally moved to rural Mississippi in the mid-80s to raise his family on their inherited land. While serving as the Director of Family Development and Training with Voice of Calvary Ministries in Jackson, MS, Andy took on challenging responsibilities, such as training individuals to become first time homeowners.

 

He was a martial arts master, a dynamic speaker, a professional bible teacher, and a loving family man. His impressive business management background merged with the critical skills he acquired while mastering the game of chess enabled him to develop leaders efficiently and established quality partnerships throughout the city. Click here to explore both his sermons and those of his son and Executive Director, Jason "Smiley" Abrams.

 

As he battled diabetes, kidney failure, and blindness - due to high blood pressure, Andy Abrams served as the Lead Pastor at Voice of Calvary Fellowship Church from 1999 until he passed away from health complications on March 13, 2003.

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He loved to bake (and eat) German Chocolate cake, to read science fiction novels, and all things Star Trek.

our Team:
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Jason "Smiley" Abrams

Executive Director/ Co-Founder

smileyabrams@gmail.com

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Ellen McLaughlin

Board Member

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Siobhan Abrams

Director of Operations/Co-Founder

info@andyabramsfoundation.org

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Sylvia Madiebo

Board Member

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Anthony Bobo Jr.

Board Chair

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Augustine Madiebo

Board Member

VALUES

LEADERSHIP

Fostering the potential within each individual to lead with integrity and purpose

COMMUNITY

Building a supportive environment where residents live, learn, and grow together.

FAITH

Strengthening a foundation in faith as a guiding principle for development.

SERVICE

Committing to serve others and uplift marginalized communities.

INTEGRITY

Upholding honesty, transparency, and accountability in all actions.

ENRICHMENT

Providing tools, resources, and opportunities for individuals to reach their fullest potential.

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