Discover how the BGG Foundation is using gaming to empower and educate youth, making a positive impact on their lives and communities.
BGG Foundation is dedicated to empowering socioeconomically disadvantaged youth by utilizing gaming to lead them to higher education
THE ORIGIN
Growing up as young black man from the city of St. Louis – I became a product of The St. Louis Public Schools System. I was inspired by my humble living conditions to carve a bright pathway forward. Through my trials, I developed a deep passion to help others & even more so to help others who look like me & grew up in similar circumstances because we had little to no resources.
My passion for giving back always blossomed throughout my career. Service to others is the underlying theme of my career. I worked in management for Sony PlayStation, I took initiative to utilize them for my philanthropy. Employees were allowed 1 work day annually for community service. The Day of Service at PlayStation sparked my idea to combine gaming with philanthropy in my own unique way. I decided to utilize gaming as a way to give back to the public schools in my city. I brought the newest gaming technology to these schools for all grade levels to enjoy. The kids’ excitement was clear and teachers took notice. I got the opportunity to bring gaming to different departments within schools from the board of education to parent teacher conferences. I have been fortunate enough to build countless relationships through the impact of gaming. Through these relationships, I have reached and mentored many kids and have shown them that they can become their greatest potential.
In time, I realized my purpose. My interest lies in giving back. I reached a crossroads. I decided to take the leap on my personal path and incorporate gaming into what I love. I can now whole heartedly pour myself into philanthropy without the feeling that I am doing it for the betterment of someone else’s dream. Realizing I wanted to do things my own way, I created The BGG Foundation.
– Robert Powell III, CEO
MISSION STATEMENT
We are dedicated to empowering socioeconomically disadvantaged youth by utilizing gamilng to lead them to higher education.
BGG | OVP KICKBACK
03/16/2024
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
2715 Cherokee Street St. Louis. MO 63118
The City of St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention & BGG Foundation invites you to join us at the Kickback! While you’re there, stop by BGG Foundation gaming section, Legal Services’ table and check out other community resources. The event is sponsored by the City of St. Louis Government Office of Violence Prevention.
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