Education; The plight of a nation

To make a difference in the plight of education is Ezra Project's purpose for existent. We recognize that the current system has issues that run deeper than the current provisions being offered as "educating" our youth. 


Interestingly, the U.S. currently ranks 15^th among 27 recognized industrialized countries in college graduates, and we fall outside of the top 20 countries in mathematics, science, and reasoning. We are looking to make change. If that's not enough, African-American males are in an even worse predicament as 53% of African-American males do not graduate from high school and 86% do not graduate from higher education at all.


The solution to these provocative statistics need intensive, deliberate attention; of the kind that not just educates a student, but reforms a generation.
To reinforce the theoretic position of Ezra Project, Inc., we interviewed  three middle school teachers, soliciting their personal perspective to the question: How can we help?
Check out the three links: Video 1, Video 2, Video 3


 Your comments are helpful and welcome.  Won't you partner with us?

Men of Honor

Students in the Reality: 101 leadership mentoring program at Brown Middle School express their viewpoints concerning the program,  and what having a mentor meant to them. It has been an eventful, yet rewarding year. As a means to recap, reflect, and have fun, in June the students and staff will be taking an expeditionary week end trip to Lake Lanier, GA. 

We at Ezra Project, Inc. salute and give thanks to the students, parents, and Brown Middle School administration that has done so much to make this pilot year a success! We anticipate a wonderful new year, one filled with expectation and hope. Won't you partner with us? 

"A Taste of Atlanta II" fundraising event

Look for our newest - and tastiest- fundraising effort: "A Taste of Atlanta II" fundraiser. With local culinary school students, supervised by Master Chef Mark Ziegler of Z Sauce Works, we  will host a, "no-holds-barred cook-out" at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market.  All proceeds will benefit Ezra Project, Inc., for the continued development and expansion of the mentoring leadership program, Reality: 101.

The date has not yet been set. If you, as an individual chef, or your culinary organization, are looking for local and business community exposure, feel free to contact us at: PH: 404-510-9090  Email: ezra.foundation@gmail.com. 
This will be a lip-smacking event! Visit us again for upcoming details.

We are currently looking for sponsors to off-set the cost of the event. Won't you partner with us in helping children succeed?

Spelman English major volunteer Kelly Harper tutors students at Brown Middle School in preparation for language arts portion of the CRCT test. Morehouse, Spelman, and Clark University students have been instrumental as educational mentors to the middle school boys. 

A big shout out to the colleges for their extraordinary support. Keep up the good work! 

Walmart Fundraiser

Ezra Project's fundraiser at The District at Howell Mill Rd. shopping center Supercenter Walmart was a delightful success. The event was slated for 4/8 - 4/10, which produced $850 in donations toward the Brown Middle School Reality: 101 leadership mentoring program year-end camping trip to Lake Lanier in June.  

Thank you Walmart management and staff for helping make the fundraising event a success! Thank you donors!

Fundraising made fun

"Slice the Price of Pizza Fundraiser"
 Dominos Pizza and Platinum Fundraising partner with Ezra Project, Inc. for a fundraising drive to raise money for the students at Brown Middle School, who are part of the Reality:101 leadership mentoring program. The funds are being raised for a year end trip in appreciation of the outstanding effort the boys have made in their quest to become leaders.
This weeks event will be held at the Walmart on Howell Mill Rd., the 8th - 10th between 2 - 6pm. Come out to help make this event a success!
PS Shout out to Brett Reinhardt for his great work on the poster. If you want Brett to do any graphic work for you or your organization, his email is: brettreinhardt@gmail.com

Men of Distinction

From left front: Darnell Wells, Shannon Lyons; from left rear: Anthony Ralph III, Zechariah Haley
Missing: Gordon Williams, Kelvin Ferguson

The young men of the Reality:101 leadership mentoring program at Brown Middle School gather after school to discuss their fundraising strategy for the year-end "expedition" field-trip planned in May. At present Morehouse College,Walmart and the local PTA, have partnered with Ezra Project, Inc. in an effort to make the trip a reality.

The program is wholly funded from the generous donations of those who want to make a difference in a child's life. Ezra Project, Inc. is a proud partner with Atlanta Public Schools (APS). If you want to know more about the organization, or a method to donate, feel free to visit http://ezraproject.yolasite.com/ Ezra Project, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) organization, your donations are tax deductible.

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