My Nonprofit Reviews

Partners of the Americas, continues to be a wonderful non-profit organization. As the largest volunteer organization in the hemisphere, with an excellent 59 year history, it has made the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America, better citizens of the world. The organization has recently gone global with a five year Food for Progress Mauritania (FFFPr) program in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Partners of the Americas, will implement FFPr Mauritania by employing a cost-effective strategy that leverages innovations, incentives, and private sector investments to modernize and optimize Mauritania’s horticulture sector. Our purpose of connecting people and organizations across and within borders to serve and change lives, has been very successful and continues to make a difference in cities, states, and countries across the globe.

As a 33 year volunteer, I’ve served and continue to on the local, state, national, and international level in capacities as a local Board Member, Fellows Member, International Board Member, and Foundation Board Chairman. The commitment to the organization is demonstrated by my long-term involvement and consistent support of our purpose.

The Partners concept of sharing expertise among members and communities to change lives is inclusive and reaches people in all walks of life through youth groups, women’s empowerment, university linkage, agriculture, business development, emergency preparedness, and health & rehabilitation to name a few. The legacy of Partners is well established and continues on as it was intended by the inspiration of President John F. Kennedy, in 1962 and I’m proud to be part of this wonderful organization.

Partners of the Americas, is a wonderful non-profit organization. As the largest volunteer organization in the hemisphere, with an excellent 58 year history, it has made the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America, better citizens of the world. Our purpose of connecting people and organizations across and within borders to serve and change lives, has been very successful and continues to make a difference in cities, states, and countries.

As a 32 year volunteer, I’ve served and continue to on the local, state, national, and international level in capacities as a local Board Member, Fellows Member, International Board Member, and Foundation Board Chairman. The commitment to the organization is demonstrated by my long-term involvement and consistent support of our purpose.

The Partners concept of sharing expertise among members and communities to change lives is inclusive and reaches people in all walks of life through youth groups, women’s empowerment, university linkage, agriculture, business development, emergency preparedness, and health & rehabilitation to name a few. The legacy of Partners is well established and continues on as it was intended by the inspiration of President John F. Kennedy, in 1962 and I’m proud to be part of this wonderful organization.

As a long-term member of Partners of the Americas, as well as a local chapter member in Georgia, I’ve had a lot of experience with the organization. Most recently the local partnership between Georgia, USA, and Pernambuco, Brazil, has assisted in making a grant possible for a Gender Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Initiative in conjunction with the U.S. Consulate General in Recife. This project incorporated governments, Partners of the Americas, Partners Chapters, in addition to individuals to make it happen. This is one of hundreds of effort and projects Partners of the Americas, engage with in any given year.

Grants Corner - US Embassy & Consulates in Brazil
https://br.usembassy.gov/u-s-consulate-general-recife-funds-seven-projects-in-northeast-brazil/?_ga=2.235712579.31118981.1634062316-395068721.1634062316

My Purpose: Female Entrepreneurs (Meu Propósito) Pernambuco-Georgia Partners UPE/FCAP: My Purpose: Female Entrepreneurs will combat inequalities through empowerment of and income generation for women in the community of Caranguejo Tabaiares in Recife, offering training in entrepreneurship and financial empowerment. Meu Propósito will work in partnership with the Pernambuco-Georgia Partners and UPE/FCAP. Meu Propósito is an NGO that uses financial education towards community economic development. Pernambuco-Georgia Partners is a member of Partners of the Americas inter-American volunteer network, and UPE/FCAP is the Pernambuco State University School of Business Administration and Law. Instagram: @ongmeuproposito, @Comite-Pernambuco-Georgia, @fcapupe

The concept of Partners of the Americas, came about at a time when the United States of America, was embarking on many new frontiers. At the time John F. Kennedy, was the second youngest elected president of the U.S.A., and he famously stated in his inaugural address “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country,” challenged every American to contribute in some way to the public good. One of many positive outcomes of this encouragement is the grass roots organization of Partners of the Americas.

As a 28 year member of the organization, I’ve taken part in the dreams of President Kennedy, and the Alliance for Progress, by participating in development projects, health initiatives, and educational empowerment, in the Western Hemisphere to advance cooperation and cultural understanding. Partners, has presented me with multiple opportunities to learn and gain skills to serve my community, country, and other regions which I travel, embodying the mission to “Connect, Serve, and Change Lives.” The network of volunteers which have been assembled over its 57 year history is legendary and continues to be exemplary.