Our History

We started in 2001 as nonprofit volunteers, and then took on board member, business manager, Economic Empowerment Director and Nutrition & Health subsidiary organization responsibilities with Sidewalk University. While rooted in Jersey City, NJ, we also volunteered internationally via a sister city relationship with the Antigua & Barbuda government.

 

The below Sidewalk University programs adapted to meet community needs and fill gaps that educational institutions, governments and other organizations weren't sufficiently covering.

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Education

• Adopt a School

• Book Drives to Build Libraries

• Math Labs

• Jump-start Success: Learn from Athletes, Celebrities & Business Professionals

• Student Mentoring

• Reading Labs

• School Supplies Drive

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Economic Empowerment

• Business Consulting & Problem Solving

• College Scholarship Awards

• Economic Empowerment Conferences

• Financial Education Workshop Series

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Nutrition Education (including, Health / Culture / Social Activities)

• Basketball Clinics

• Biking Tours

• Breast Cancer Awareness Team Walks

• Theater Appreciation with Broadway Shows

• Music Appreciation with Concerts

• Community Radio Shows

• Eye Glasses Drives

• Cardio & Strength Building Exercise Classes

• Health Fair and Community Exams

• Health & Nutrition Leadership

• Karaoke Social Activities

• Karate Classes

• New York Yankees Experiences, A Day at the Stadium for Students

• Track and Field Camps

• Weight Loss Classes​

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Some of the Sidewalk University recognition received included:​

• Antigua and Barbuda meetings with Sir Rodney Errey Lawrence Williams Governor-General (Head-of-State) 

• Antigua and Barbuda televised news and radio reporting on our programs helping their communities

• Office of the Hudson County Executive Citation for community outreach & volunteerism

• U.S. Senate Proclamation for economic empowerment & community impact

• Sidewalk University Economic Empowerment book on savings and investing to foster financial literacy

• The President's Volunteer Service Award for strengthening the nation via volunteerism

• United Parcel Service donations and recognition articles for economic empowerment & community outreach