Every Child is a Future Giant!
A 501 (c)(3) tax deductible organization created to educate, encourage and empower young people
Green 2 Greener Initiative
Every Child is a Future Giant!
Future Giants is doing our part to create a healthier and cleaner environment. Under our Environmental Entrepreneurs Program, our youth driven Green 2 Greener Initiative (G2G) is a funded 1.7 million dollar path to carbon neutral parks and schools in NYC. The Future Giants Organization will work with NYC Park Officials, Schools , Private Companies and Government Agencies to design environmentally sound alternatives for lighting, watering plants while creating a space for community members to enjoy.
The Green 2 Greener Initiative will be designed in part by our Environmental Entrepreneurs. The Environmental Entrepreneurs (EE) duty is to design healthier communities, utilize recycling methods as well as redesign reclaimed items. In the Fall of 2022, EE members focused their attention on partnering with city agencies to collect and redesign discarded items. They conducted workshops on environmental equity for elementary and middle school students.
Interested Current Partners :
Columbia University’s Teachers College , Office of Congressman Adriano Espaillat, Office of AssemblyWoman Inez Dickens Hamilton City Councilwoman Kristin Richardson- Jordan, Clarke LLP, AAronson Rappaport Feinstein & Deutschland, LLP, The Brownstone Project, Elo Skin Care, DR3J Consultants, The Brooklyn Green School, West Prep. Academy, Math Science and Engineering High School, A. Phillip Randolph High School, TD Bank, Wells Fargo Bank
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For faster updates and information on becoming a partner please submit questions to FutureGiants@aol.com
Advancing Classroom Technology INitiative (ACT)
Did your classroom look like this? Neither did ours! It’s time to ACT and provide students with challenging technologically and advanced classroom designs to exceed the needs of tomorrow the technology. Most classrooms have the same designs as the 1900’s . Students and educators need to be equipped with designs that inspire learning, creativity and challenging concepts. A.C.T is a funded $700,000 Initiative launching Fall 2022 at 15 schools in New York’s Harlem Community. Teachers and Students select between a. HydroPhonics b. 3D Immersive Learning Center c. Multi Use Classroom designs following ACT Guidelines.
Willemstad, Curacao
We are sharing academic, socioeconomic and cultural information with our partner city. From our bases in NYC and D.C we will organize remote learning, workshops as well as create pathways for more study abroad opportunities.
Foundation Care 4 U Partnership
Our partner in Curacao at www.Foundationcare4u.org vision that ”Connecting creates unity”. This amazing foundation works with some of the brightest young people we have encountered in years. As we know not all places have the same access to information and items to move past their basic needs. Future Giants is committed to share resources, nuturing a child is still providing for a child regardless of where they live.
Programs
Academics
Future Giants offers on site and remote tutoring, test preparation and socio emotional workshops for schools and organizations. The connecting theme in all we do is education. Academic inequities triggers financial and social inequities, Our Academic Programs were designed to improve the students understanding of school work, exam preparation and the S.A.T. In addition, our programs provide support to teachers and schools in attaining their academic goals. In addition we offer college and career workshops and trips in collaboration with our partner “Backpack to Success” ( www.backpacktosuccess.org )
All our programs are based on educating the student first, then family then community. we believe that students can change those around them just as much as the world changing them.
Social Media for Change
What if we encouraged people to use social media, the internet and digital communications to benefit themselves , others and the environment? Social Media for change is Future Giant’s answer. In collaboration with “The New Harlem Renaissance Organization” (www.newharlemrenaissance.org ) we will change the way our youth utilize the internet and social media. Participants will create Public Service Announcements, posts and video to elicit positive outcomes.
Environmental Entrepreneurs
Reclaim, Reimagine Reuse
Electric cars, hydroponics, hyrdo electric , solar, wind , reclamation and redesigned clothing are the future. The Future Giants Organization offers workshops for students, schools andorganizations to prepare them for the growing field of environmental technologies. Future Giants intend to bring these technologies to students and families in our communities. As local resources become strained the need for reclamation is growing. Our goal is to create a 3 step program that prepares students for new jobs, creates sustainable new small business and protects the environment. This initiative in collaboration with our partner “Sew So Fresh” ( www.sewsofresh.org ) will introduce emerging jobs to our participants. Students will be certified in electrical, carpentry and furniture design.
Support Us, Supporting Them
Environmental Technology Center
Pending: Future Giants is in phase 1 on it’s mission to open up a Multi-Organizational Environmental Technology Center (ETC). This center will provide services in a wholistic manner by integrating Corporate, Non Profit, Municipal and Local initiatives to provide workshops and trainings for students and community members. E.T.C will provide resources on emerging and prepare disenfranchised communities the opportunity to be a part of Emerging Technologies.
College Scholarships
- Creating better young people through reality based programs. Youth Development works in the non academic areas of a students life.
- Students volunteer, organize food and clothing drives and collect and recycle items. These programs connect what they learn to where they live.
- Our scholarship program is a great way for contributors to get involved. Each Five Thousand Dollar ($5,000) . Contributor will be able to interview candidates and select the recipient.
Partners and Members Statements
Mrs. Byrd School Counselor Mott Hall High School
Y. Nunez, 2023 senior at the High School for Math , Science and Engineering
A. Camara H.S. Math, Science & Engineering Class of 2022
The Future Giants Organization has dedicated their time to work with our students to guide them toward success. I've known the Director RD Snyden and his staff for 4 years and I've had the privilege of working and collaborating with the Future Giants Organization while working at Mott Hall High School for almost two years.
A. Camara H.S. Math, Science & Engineering Class of 2022
Y. Nunez, 2023 senior at the High School for Math , Science and Engineering
A. Camara H.S. Math, Science & Engineering Class of 2022
Future Giants workshops has helped me grow academically through it’s informative sessions about how my high school system works to how my appearance and actions affect those around me.
Y. Nunez, 2023 senior at the High School for Math , Science and Engineering
Y. Nunez, 2023 senior at the High School for Math , Science and Engineering
Y. Nunez, 2023 senior at the High School for Math , Science and Engineering
I’ve developed a much richer mindset and sense of self thanks to the Future Giants Organization.
I joined Future Giants in my junior year of high school. At this time, I was struggling with my self-image and my self esteem. I was also much less social than I am now. However, I started going to his workshops, and I started to open up to new people. I made new friends in my high school that I felt that I could really rely on. I became more confident in my self image, and although I still am introverted, I feel more comfortable in social circumstances.
A. Ferreiras H.S. Math, Science & Engineering Class of 2020
A. Ferreiras H.S. Math, Science & Engineering Class of 2020
Y. Nunez, 2023 senior at the High School for Math , Science and Engineering
Future Giants has helped me go through the college application
process and opened the door to discussion on how to deal with
real-life problems like tuition, racism, and more.
T. Rahman H.S. Math, Science & Engineering Class of 2020
A. Ferreiras H.S. Math, Science & Engineering Class of 2020
T. Rahman H.S. Math, Science & Engineering Class of 2020
The Future Giants Organization has helped me to develop both academically and as a person.
B. Franco H.S. Math, Science & Engineering Class of 2020
A. Ferreiras H.S. Math, Science & Engineering Class of 2020
T. Rahman H.S. Math, Science & Engineering Class of 2020
Before Future Giants came to my school when I was a junior, I had no idea where I was in the college admissions process, and I definitely didn’t know how to get through it.
H. Alouddi Thurgood Marshall Academy Class of 2020
H. Alouddi Thurgood Marshall Academy Class of 2020
H. Alouddi Thurgood Marshall Academy Class of 2020
I have been apart of Future Giants since 2016. Future Giants has helped me significantly and my life has changed for the better. Future Giants helped me realize that you will never stop fighting for what you want and for yourself.
Meet our Board of Directors
Kurtis Pender
Kurtis Pender
Kurtis Pender
Board Chairman, Emerging Environmental Technologies
CEO , Breakthrough Home Energy Inspections Inc.
A Senior Energy Analyst for Westchester Community Opportunity Program Inc. Responsible for assisting in the reduction of energy usage in low income housing with a $3M conservation budget. Audited over 50,000 units of housing in New York State. Analyzed and gathered pressure changes and other vital information for Multifamily Research Project. Performed lighting audits and supervised all field work for ULIEEP, Consolidated Edison, and Demand Side Management Project. Conducted seminars to field staff and managers for New Jersey State’s Weatherization Assistance Program on computerized auditing software for multi and single family housing on an entrepreneurial basis. Designed and directed seminars on the development and improvement of data collection and fuel analysis in the field for the Association for Energy Multifamily Building.
Licenses/Certification: Certified HUD 203k Pre-Planner
Lance Clarke
Kurtis Pender
Kurtis Pender
Board Vice Chairman, Equity Through Law
Attorney, Founding Partner Hamilton/Clarke LLP
Trial Attorney and Negotiator in the areas of Federal and State Criminal Defense, White-Collar Defense, Parole Defense and Civil Rights. Utilized resources and experiences to ensure young people and people of color understand the legal inequities in the system and how they must advocate for themselves and the techniques to achieve that.
Education: Cornell University, Certificate Program - Diversity and Inclusion, 2020; The Pennsylvania State University, School of Law, J.D. 2007 (Miller Center Public Interest Advocate Award)
Licenses/Certification: New York, New Jersey, United States District Court, Southern District of New York, United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, United States District Court, District of New Jersey, United States District Court, District of Connecticut
Wendy Chin
Kurtis Pender
Marcia Price
Board Chairman, Technology
Technical Director
Creative Technology Group
Senior technology executive with global operations background (US, Asia, Europe) heading up divisions within Fortune 50 companies (Pfizer, AT&T, Siemens) and leading technology start-ups in cybersecurity, natural language processing (AI), and health informatics. Board member at Wonka Dairy Company focusing on creating innovative and healthy products. Wonka Dairy manufactures and owns brands such as Serendipity Ice Cream and Roots Frozen, which provides 100% vegan and kosher frozen treats. Also a board member at the Mind Medium Agency, a leading digital marketing and ideation firm. Member of Global Customer Board at Cisco Systems, Inc., and served as Chairman of the Board at TechnologyConnect.com Inc., a venture backed company.
Education: Cornell University, B.S. and M.S. for Electrical Engineering; University of Pennsylvania-Wharton School of Business, MBA
Marcia Price
Veronica Holly
Marcia Price
Board Member, Academic Enrichment
Retired Educator
NYC Department of Education
Educator with 30 years of experience in the New York City Department of Education. International teaching in Kuwait City, Kuwait private high school. Served on committees responsible for policies, curriculum and student life. Created English, grades 9-12, curriculum using literature, cultural diversity, conflict resolution. Designed a curriculum for college, career, and life skills classes for grades 9-12. Prepared students for NYS Regent English exam, and SAT and IELTS exams. Designed course to enhance Arabic students’ English grammar/writing skills. Conducted PSAL audits for student safety, and school compliance of regulations.
Education: Empire State College, Masters in Social Policy; Brown University, Bachelors in English
Veronica Holly
Veronica Holly
Veronica Holly
Board Member, Strategic Planning and Partnerships
Assistant Director, Institute of Urban and Minority Education (IUME)
Teachers College, Columbia University
Research interests are school/community partnerships and family and community engagement. Joined IUME in 2004 as it embarked on Supplementary Education initiative in central Harlem. Managed Edmund W. Gordon Campus extension located at the historic Theresa Towers Hotel and supplementary education incubation projects that included university partnerships with the Harlem Children’s Zone, Children’s Aid Society, the New York City Department of Education and The After School Corporation; background bridges New York City's politics, community and education. Served as an Assistant to Governor Mario Cuomo's Advisory Committee for Black Affairs and as a Program Analyst for the New York State Division for Youth. Prior to joining IUME, Veronica worked as Research Coordinator for the National Center for Children and Families at Teachers College managing national child and family policy summer fellowship program for graduate students entitled "Putting Children First." Directed and developed academic enrichment and out-of-school-time programs for youth; provided technical assistance and evaluation to community-based organizations; served as manager for a successful District Leader political campaign; and serves as a consultant and proposal writer for education initiatives. Organized numerous community and charitable events and chaired the New Democratic Club's Education Committee in Harlem. Presented at numerous conferences; former member of the Upper Manhattan Rotary, International; an avid tennis player.
Education: Syracuse University, B.A. in Political Science; Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A. in Education Policy,
Janice Holt
Veronica Holly
Veronica Holly
Board Member, Administrative
Retired Administrative Coordinator
Mount Sinai Health Systems, Mount Sinai Beth Israel
A credible administrator, identifying efficiencies, and establishing governance boundaries, earning a seat at the table wherever she serves; accustom to operational effectiveness as well as income/profit. Her administrative expertise spans the globe of the business arena. Retail. Communications. The fashion world. Event planning. The political field. Information technology. Performing arts. Education. Architecture. Legal. Healthcare. Filmmaking. But along the way, a strong sense of devotion for the non-profit sector was fostered…..a deep appreciation for how non-profit seek to improve the quality of life. A seasoned administrator managing marketing initiatives, spearheading development of volunteer and membership programs, advocating for non-profit sector to planning events and conferences. Former Secretary of the Central Harlem Senior Citizen Center Board, who successfully transitioned the Board to a professional and effective entity, and, in the absence of a Financial Officer, revitalized their finances; worked with Nominating Committee employing innovative mechanisms to solicit Board members. Formerly assisted the National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) New York Chapter President in reconstructing the organization and was Parent Coordinator for Phenomenal Women Empowerment Alliance Charm & Etiquette School.
Education: SUNY Empire State College, Bachelors in Business Management