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Education, Empowerment, Excellence: The Purple and Gold Path.
Mission
Mission
The Purple and Gold Scholarship Foundation (P&GSF) is committed to a two-fold mission focused on empowerment and community upliftment in the Richmond area.
Scholarship and Empowerment
We provide promising students from the city of Richmond and its surrounding counties with the financial resources and essential support necessary to pursue and successfully complete a quality higher education, investing in their potential regardless of their background or economic circumstances.
Community Investment
We strategically fund and partner with local initiatives that directly benefit the Richmond community, focusing on key areas such as youth mentoring, STEM education, combating food insecurity, and promoting civic engagement.
Vision
Vision
We envision a future where the promise of every talented student is fully actualized through access to transformative post-secondary education (college or trade school). By driving both individual achievement and community excellence, we aim to cultivate an ecosystem defined by equitable opportunity, sustained prosperity, and dynamic civic engagement for all who call RVA home.
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
LeRoy Mason, Jr. is the chief strategist driving The Purple and Gold Scholarship Foundation's mission. Drawing on two decades in financial management and compliance, Mr. Mason ensures the organization maintains the integrity and stewardship required to be a foundational catalyst for regional advancement. He sets the standard for actualizing student promise and cultivating equitable opportunity within the Richmond area.
Orlando Jay Allen oversees operational excellence and risk management. Leveraging executive experience in strategic planning and quality assurance, Mr. Allen contributes the vision and decisive judgment essential for organizational efficacy. He ensures that all internal processes meet the high standards necessary to scale the Foundation's impact and realize the potential of students and community partners.
Derick Vance applies his expertise in education management and nonprofit strategy to align financial planning with the Foundation’s goals. As an experienced teacher and academic advisor, Mr. Vance ensures all resources support community investment and broad opportunity. His insight is key to fostering the regional advancement by developing the talents of promising students across the Richmond metropolitan area.
Kyle Jackson, Secretary - secretary@pgsfrva.org
Bio forthcoming.
Ex-Officio Members
James Harris
Doug Smith
Greg Whitted
Russell Johnson
Kenneth Foster
Please send technical support inquires to tech@pgsfrva.org
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