The mission of the Rob Murphy Foundation is to provide support and opportunities for youth in under-served areas, so that through education, health awareness, and community involvement, today and tomorrow's youth may experience the positive impact through this foundation.
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Work
Work collaboratively with schools, churches and other community organizations to identify the systemic needs of youth in low-income or distressed neighborhoods.
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Strategy
Strategically develop programming and opportunities that allow our volunteers, donors, and Board members to present impactful educational, recreation and community based activities for youth.
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Consideration
Thoughtfully consider the lessons that youth will learn and how those lessons (such as leadership and empowerment) will be best presented in a meaningful and inspiring way.
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Impacting, Changing & Saving Lives
Gift Of Sharing
The Rob Murphy Foundation held its inaugural "Gift of Sharing" event at Bagley Elementary on December 18, 2014.
Volunteers, with the help of students, helped pack boxes of food for 75 families in the Bagley community and an additional 25 for a local senior citizen home.
The EMU Men’s Basketball team and staff were on hand as well to help pack boxes, read to and play games with the students, make Christmas cards for senior citizens and help make the event an overall success.
Bagley Elementary holds a close place to Rob Murphy’s heart. Rob attending Bagley Elementary as a child, and his first teaching job out of college was there as well. Naturally, he understood the needs in the community and wanted to help make an impact for a place that he will always call home.
"There were so many amazing things that happened today, but one of the most rewarding was to connect with several of students at every grade level and to meet many of the families that are part of the Bagley community. It is a privilege to spend time together and assist them. I feel blessed by the opportunities and experiences I have in my life. It is my honor to give back,” said Murphy.
Nikki Borges, Chair of the Board for the Rob Murphy Foundation was thrilled with the event and to see, first-hand, the impact they were making in the community.
“This was a phenomenal day! To see my vision of the Rob Murphy Foundation come to life by hosting the Gift of Sharing was both rewarding and gratifying. We will continue to build our foundation so that we can help meet the needs of the underserved youth in this community and throughout Detroit.”
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