Give- Solving the challenges of today requires that funders have the willingness to take risks and humility to seek the perspectives of those who face those challenges daily.
Learn- With a keen focus on fighting chronic absenteeism, we are driven by a strong commitment to community grounded action research, which leads to progressive ideas and bold solutions like using cash grants to incentivize daily attendance.
Empower- ONGB founders are three fierce Black women who ALL dropped out of high school, yet they overcame seemingly insurmountable odds to achieve success. After over a decade of work geared toward increasing the graduation rates, it seemed natural to support the development and advancement of girls.