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In December 2007, Building a Future became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. BAF was started in 2004 by a group of [[Texas A&M University]] students. They were inspired to do something of social importance that would have an impact at an international level. |
In December 2007, Building a Future became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. BAF was started in 2004 by a group of [[Texas A&M University]] students. They were inspired to do something of social importance that would have an impact at an international level. |
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Jose Mahomar and Robert Furr (now BAF Directors) took a leap of faith by proposing a philanthropic idea that would seek to provide education to impoverished children in [[Honduras]]. The idea for BAF<ref>[http://media.www.thebatt.com/media/storage/paper657/news/2004/02/26/Aggielife/Save-The.Children-618947.shtml Article in The Battalion, Texas A&M University's Student Newspaper]</ref> started in a class titled ‘[[Academy for Future International Leaders]]’ and then developed into an organized effort supported by [[Texas A&M University]] and is currently in process of forming a partnership with the Borlaug Institute. Jose and Robert decided to keep pursuing their vision and some of their closest friends at TAMU joined in. |
Jose Mahomar and Robert Furr (now BAF Directors) took a leap of faith by proposing a philanthropic idea that would seek to provide education to impoverished children in [[Honduras]]. The idea for BAF<ref>[http://media.www.thebatt.com/media/storage/paper657/news/2004/02/26/Aggielife/Save-The.Children-618947.shtml Article in The Battalion, Texas A&M University's Student Newspaper]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> started in a class titled ‘[[Academy for Future International Leaders]]’ and then developed into an organized effort supported by [[Texas A&M University]] and is currently in process of forming a partnership with the Borlaug Institute. Jose and Robert decided to keep pursuing their vision and some of their closest friends at TAMU joined in. |
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== Programs == |
== Programs == |
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=== Texaco Family Support Center === |
=== Texaco Family Support Center === |
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Since January 2006, Building A Future (BAF) has served a community of over 500 children with the construction the Texaco Family Support Center. This was BAF’s first project initiative and its success has confirmed the desire to create a bigger impact in other communities in Honduras.<ref>[http://www.buildingafuture.org/images/stories/press/tiempo_lg.jpg Article from Diario Tiempo, San Pedro Sula, September 7, 2006]</ref><ref>[http://www.buildingafuture.org/images/stories/press/heraldo1_lg.jpg Article in El Heraldo, Tegucigalpa, September 22, 2006]</ref><ref>[http://www.buildingafuture.org/images/stories/press/BAF_Insight_Magazine_20071126.pdf Article in Texas A&M University's Insight Magazine]</ref> |
Since January 2006, Building A Future (BAF) has served a community of over 500 children with the construction the Texaco Family Support Center. This was BAF’s first project initiative and its success has confirmed the desire to create a bigger impact in other communities in Honduras.<ref>[http://www.buildingafuture.org/images/stories/press/tiempo_lg.jpg Article from Diario Tiempo, San Pedro Sula, September 7, 2006]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>[http://www.buildingafuture.org/images/stories/press/heraldo1_lg.jpg Article in El Heraldo, Tegucigalpa, September 22, 2006]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>[http://www.buildingafuture.org/images/stories/press/BAF_Insight_Magazine_20071126.pdf Article in Texas A&M University's Insight Magazine]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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In June 2008, BAF secured another additional donation from Chevron Texaco to provide educational material, such as a computer, a projector, and a photocopier, to the center. |
In June 2008, BAF secured another additional donation from Chevron Texaco to provide educational material, such as a computer, a projector, and a photocopier, to the center. |
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=== 1,000 Children are in Need Campaign === |
=== 1,000 Children are in Need Campaign === |
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In July 2009, BAF began a campaign to keep eight family support centers in Tegucigalpa, Honduras from closing due to a lack of funding. As a result of the political turmoil, the centers did not receive subsidies that they depend on to remain operational. To prevent these centers from closing or reducing operations, BAF sought to raise at least $12,000USD to fill the gap.<ref>http://www.buildingafuture.org/en/projects/faniva</ref> |
In July 2009, BAF began a campaign to keep eight family support centers in Tegucigalpa, Honduras from closing due to a lack of funding. As a result of the political turmoil, the centers did not receive subsidies that they depend on to remain operational. To prevent these centers from closing or reducing operations, BAF sought to raise at least $12,000USD to fill the gap.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buildingafuture.org/en/projects/faniva |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2009-08-13 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100802135751/http://www.buildingafuture.org:80/en/projects/faniva |archivedate=2010-08-02 |df= }}</ref> |
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==== Fun in the Park Event ==== |
==== Fun in the Park Event ==== |
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Revision as of 12:28, 10 November 2016
| Founded | 2007 by Robert Furr, Jordan Baucum, David Hollon, Jose Mahomar, and Evan Loomis in Plano, TX |
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| Type | Nonprofit, Interest group |
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| Services | Media attention, educational assistance, community support center construction |
| Fields | Improving the lives of impoverished children in Latin America |
Key people | Robert Furr, Jordan Baucum, David Hollon, Jose Mahomar |
| Website | buildingafuture.org |
Building a Future (BAF) is an international, philanthropic nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of impoverished children in Latin America. BAF currently operates in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
History
In December 2007, Building a Future became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. BAF was started in 2004 by a group of Texas A&M University students. They were inspired to do something of social importance that would have an impact at an international level.
Jose Mahomar and Robert Furr (now BAF Directors) took a leap of faith by proposing a philanthropic idea that would seek to provide education to impoverished children in Honduras. The idea for BAF[1] started in a class titled ‘Academy for Future International Leaders’ and then developed into an organized effort supported by Texas A&M University and is currently in process of forming a partnership with the Borlaug Institute. Jose and Robert decided to keep pursuing their vision and some of their closest friends at TAMU joined in.
Programs
Texaco Family Support Center
Since January 2006, Building A Future (BAF) has served a community of over 500 children with the construction the Texaco Family Support Center. This was BAF’s first project initiative and its success has confirmed the desire to create a bigger impact in other communities in Honduras.[2][3][4]
In June 2008, BAF secured another additional donation from Chevron Texaco to provide educational material, such as a computer, a projector, and a photocopier, to the center.
Junior Master Gardener Program
In February 2009, BAF in partnership with the Borlaug Institute at Texas A&M University will host the Junior Master Gardener Program. This program includes curriculum which educates children with a special focus on agriculture[5] and has the potential to be implemented at other educational facilities throughout Honduras as.
1,000 Children are in Need Campaign
In July 2009, BAF began a campaign to keep eight family support centers in Tegucigalpa, Honduras from closing due to a lack of funding. As a result of the political turmoil, the centers did not receive subsidies that they depend on to remain operational. To prevent these centers from closing or reducing operations, BAF sought to raise at least $12,000USD to fill the gap.[6]
Fun in the Park Event
As part of this campaign, BAF plans to host a fundraising event in Coconut Grove's Kennedy Park near Miami, FL on August 15, 2009.[7] The event will have food, games, and entertainment and in exchange for suggested donations to support the campaign.
References
- ^ Article in The Battalion, Texas A&M University's Student Newspaper[permanent dead link]
- ^ Article from Diario Tiempo, San Pedro Sula, September 7, 2006[permanent dead link]
- ^ Article in El Heraldo, Tegucigalpa, September 22, 2006[permanent dead link]
- ^ Article in Texas A&M University's Insight Magazine[permanent dead link]
- ^ Official Junior Master Gardener Website
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-08-02. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/1182040.html