COMMUNITY | IS | OUR | SUPERPOWER!
ABOUT US
The Journey......
"Public Service isn't just a job. It's a calling. It's hard work, and it's largely unsung. The work matters to me because it means something to make our community better. In fact, it means everything". - Abdur-Rahim Briggs
The initiative commenced in the summer of 1997 when Abdur-Rahim Briggs, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, learned that his late identical twin brother, Mark Lamont Briggs, had received an HIV diagnosis. Over the subsequent years, infection rates escalated significantly within the African-American community. Mr. Briggs transformed his grief into constructive purpose and resolved to contribute meaningfully to his community. With assistance from a network of supporters both locally and internationally, he established the annual "White Party" event, which originated in his backyard and attracted 151 participants.
As the event's participation expanded beyond the original barbeque fundraiser format, its potential became evident. Mr. Briggs sought and obtained additional resources and support. This expansion resulted in the establishment of the Ummah Endowment Fund spanning 2002-2007, the development of Al Sura, Inc. from 2008-2016, and subsequently Project Briggs, Inc., which was established to broaden its mission and service offerings to encompass urban projects and community initiatives.
The designation Project Briggs, Inc. embodies an initiative to address comprehensive areas including Opioid Awareness, Sexual Health, and health disparities, with concentrated outreach directed toward communities of color, promotion of awareness regarding accessible organizations and agencies dedicated to wellness promotion, and advancement of philanthropic advocacy throughout our multicultural community.
Project Briggs, Inc. remains committed to engaging with, promoting, and supporting diverse urban projects across multiple communities throughout Greater Washington, DC, and surrounding regions through strategic social marketing, community outreach activities, and organized events.
In alignment with President-CEO Abdur-Rahim Briggs's vision, our organizational Motto, "Community is Our Superpower," serves as our unifying principle, guiding our collaborative partnerships with numerous organizations in health and wellness, financial services, and the strategic deployment of our marketing resources for community outreach and fundraising endeavors.
Why are we doing this; why are we here?
We Speak *The Talk Show
One-On-One with
Abdur-Rahim Briggs
President-CEO of Project Briggs, Inc.
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The objective of Project Briggs, Inc. is to expand the accessibility and influence that conventional fundraising methodologies have constrained, thereby establishing an unrestricted platform through Project Briggs, Inc. This organization exemplifies an inclusive model wherein individuals from varied backgrounds are afforded the opportunity to establish and reinforce collaborative partnerships.
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Although substantial Federal funding has been allocated to support underrepresented and disenfranchised urban communities throughout the Greater Washington, DC region and other areas, Project Briggs, Inc. remains committed to identifying innovative partnership opportunities with organizations to enhance their outreach initiatives while utilizing its platforms to reach communities that have historically received minimal attention.
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Project Briggs, Inc. shall provide comprehensive support in implementing efficacious social marketing instruments and maintaining uniform communication strategies by cultivating robust partnerships, fostering community participation initiatives, and establishing strategic alliances predicated upon dependable stakeholder relationships.
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With your assistance, we possess the capacity to implement substantive change that will yield measurable results. The moment has arrived to create genuine impact.
Abdur-Rahim Briggs featured in California State University, Bakersfield Alumni Newsletter
