"Building Stronger, Healthier and Empowered Staten Island Communities" 

The patriarch of the Stradford family, Rudolph, and our beloved matriarch (his wife of over sixty-five years) Reverend Yvonne, instilled in their five children (four sons and one daughter) the following tenets that led to the creation of this foundation:

1. Put God first in everything you do.
2. Education is the key to opportunity.
3. The truly fulfilled life begins with service to others. It is a moral responsibility.
4. Anything is possible.

We watched our parents serve others through their lives. Our Dad served in the military, our mom served in ministry, and they continued to find ways that we could do the same. They taught us the value of perseverance, ambition, and creating a better world by giving back. So, we the Stradfords share with you, our foundation as a resource to the community!

Our Founder, Shawn Stradford, formed the Foundation based on compassion for 'the least of us', principles he learned and lived. 

Vision.  We seek to inspire joy, hope, and greater ways to thrive through providing resources to marginalized communities to create transformational change. 

 Mission. To serve and Lead with purpose and compassion for "the least of us."

Core Values: 

Excellence

Collaboration

Advocacy

Optimism