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EMPOWERING AT RISK COMMUNITIES

Paving Great Future’s goal is to rehabilitate these marginalized and at-risk communities by fostering their economic, social, and political development, especially the development of the recently incarcerated, who often struggle disproportionately to integrate into society.

RSVP for your seat at the 2018 Paving Great Futures Graduation Gala!

OUR 6 CORE COMPETENCIES

Responsible Life Skills

We create more responsible citizens in the community who in turn have a stronger desire to create and maintain long-term financial opportunities.

Community Service

We teach the importance of being of service to the community, how it benefits the giver, the receiver and the future.

Civic Engagement

We educate and empower community members in San Diego County to engage, collaborate with, and become civil servants and government officials.

Entrepreneurship

Through valuable hands-on experience, participants are taught how to build and manage their own music industry or multimedia business.

Job Readiness

We train our participants how to search for employment, land the job, and then how to keep that job.

Financial Literacy

PGF teaches participants how to manage their personal and family finances, including strategies for business finances, investments, building and maintaining a financial plan, and retirement.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

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“ We don’t have to be victims of our past, that we can let go of our bitterness, and that all of us can achieve greatness. ”
NELSON MANDELA • WORDS WE LIVE BY

MEET OUR STAFF

Jay Bowser
Jay BowserFinancial Expert
A credible messenger, guided by his passion to mentor and driven by a focus on social equity, Jay co-founded Paving Great Futures. He has a deep and personal understanding of the challenges faced by former gang members and other system-affected individuals.
Barry Harris
Barry HarrisCo Founder
“I love working with Paving Great Futures because I believe that everyone needs positive mentors, encouragement and support, no matter what they’ve been through in life,” Barry Harris, Jr. is a native of San Diego’s Valencia Park neighborhood and a co-founder of PGF.
Armand King
Armand KingCo Founder
Fueled by his experiences in the streets, Armand co-founded Paving Great Futures and now works to guide others out of the systemic prison pipeline. His life mission now is detouring individuals from the many socio-economic pitfalls faced by the underserved communities in San Diego.
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TESTIMONIALS

“PGF is a wonderful charity and I am happy to help with their Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for families!”
– Allison Lively

“I believe in what you’re doing! Hope we can work together in the future!”
– Steve Dorner

“Chef Works LOVES Paving Great Futures!”
– Lori Cohen

“Chef Works Cares to future offset the costs of the Christmas and Thanksgiving events!”
– Cynthia McCormick

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED!

Our annual Fundraiser Graduation Gala is coming up and we’d love for you to RSVP. Click on the button to confirm your seat today!

12/07 | San Diego, CA, Jackie Robinson YMCA
Annual Fundraiser Graduation
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