The Jarell Christopher Seay Love and Laughter Foundation serves as a strong foundation for youth and their families in Philadelphia. The city has succumbed to the gun violence however the Seay family continues to do the grass roots work- everything from food and clothing donation, to classroom education . If any foundation deserves this grant it’s them.
Cheryl Seay and her husband Joel lost their son, Jarell Christopher Seay to gun violence on Easter Sunday in 2011. They have dedicated their time to making sure that this doesn't ever happen again. Through community connections, they established an afterschool program, a Santa visit program, community talks and volunteer opportunities for those who are interested in helping to reduce gun violence in Philadelphia.