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We Provide Non-Profit Education Support for Under-Privileged Children
As a child, Michael Olodude attended St. James CAC school in Ilorin, Nigeria. Several years ago, he was inspired by the Holy Spirit to return to his former school and reach those "forgotten and left behind." Seeking to turn faith into action, he embarked on a self-funded trip to his childhood school in 2008 during which he provided various school supplies to Junior High school students at his alma mater. Amongst the items he brought to the students were books, soccer balls and classroom stationery.
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Meet OUR LEADERS
Michael D. Olodude
Chairman
Michael has acquired substantial organizational and leadership skills during his 25 year career serving in various roles in the lending industry. A graduate of Nova Southeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, he currently serves as a seasoned underwriter with a prominent US financial institution.
Dr. Richard B. Powell
Co-Chairman
An individual who passionately believes that education can open new opportunities for children, Dr. Richard Powell is married with 2 sons. Following undergraduate study at the University of Miami, he attended the University of South Florida College of Medicine and subsequently completed training in Internal Medicine.
Patrick J. Walters
Co-Chairman
Patrick brings a wealth of business and service experience to Abundant Commitment. He moved into management ranks in the travel industry after graduating from Florida International University with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and International Business.
Our Goals
1. Support the collegiate education of target students by providing scholarship assistance to 30 US recipients in the next 3 years.
2. Foster greater cultural understanding and international awareness by organizing educational trips to partners schools in Kwara State, Nigeria, for scholarship recipients.
3. Recruit a network of at least 100 volunteers to help other organizations aligned with ACI's mission with a particular focus on programs to help mentor, tutor and encourage academically or financially challenged students.
4. Provide students in selected schools in Kwara State, Nigeria, access computers and basic instruction in information technology by 2016.
5. Continuously motivate ACI beneficiaries to reciprocate by contributing their time, talents or resources in their respective spheres of influence.
2. Foster greater cultural understanding and international awareness by organizing educational trips to partners schools in Kwara State, Nigeria, for scholarship recipients.
3. Recruit a network of at least 100 volunteers to help other organizations aligned with ACI's mission with a particular focus on programs to help mentor, tutor and encourage academically or financially challenged students.
4. Provide students in selected schools in Kwara State, Nigeria, access computers and basic instruction in information technology by 2016.
5. Continuously motivate ACI beneficiaries to reciprocate by contributing their time, talents or resources in their respective spheres of influence.
Our Beliefs
• That by helping others to attain their maximal educational potential they are empowered to help themselves and their families achieve greater financial and family security.
• That this outreach will help to bring opportunities to individuals historically underrepresented in university education and that increased educational opportunity can have a positive effect in communities across the US.
• That bringing together the resources necessary to provide various forms of assistance to children and aspiring college students is an expression of our Christian faith.
• That this outreach will help to bring opportunities to individuals historically underrepresented in university education and that increased educational opportunity can have a positive effect in communities across the US.
• That bringing together the resources necessary to provide various forms of assistance to children and aspiring college students is an expression of our Christian faith.
• Luke 12:48b From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.
• Matthew 25:37-40 37 Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' 40 The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'
• Proverbs 11:25 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
• Matthew 25:37-40 37 Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' 40 The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'
• Proverbs 11:25 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.