Brian Pham
Fundraising on behalf of Break A Difference
Fundraising on behalf of Break A Difference
$3,668.22
Raised
47
Donations
$15,000
Goal
Brian's Fundraiser
My Story:
When I graduated from a Baltimore City high school in 2004, I was not college-bound. I did not have a plan. I did not have any mentors. I was not surrounded by opportunities and I worked odd-end jobs as I struggled to find my way.
Then, at the age of 20, I was given the opportunity to join an all-expenses-paid trip to volunteer and rebuild homes in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. This one-week trip changed the entire trajectory of my life. It helped me find my special talents. It ignited a passion for civic engagement that I did not know existed. And, it connected me to career opportunities that I did not have before. It, helped me find my purpose. 15 years later, I've worked for half a dozen major nonprofits and even co-founded one, Break A Difference.
This is exactly what we plan to do with the From: Baltimore program, helping underserved young people ignite their passions, find their purpose, and access pathways into the social impact sector. Please consider making a donation today to help provide this opportunity to those that tend to have less opportunity. Read more about From: Baltimore below.
About From: Baltimore
From: Baltimore is an 8-month civic engagement accelerator that builds an equity pipeline into the social impact sector. We accomplish this by utilizing immersive & educational volunteering to infuse life-changing empowerment & purpose into young people's lives.
Over the course of the 8 months, participants will travel for a service-learning trip, build leadership skills, practice mindfulness exercises, explore social causes that matter to them, deepen their connection to Baltimore City's social impact sector, and begin to explore future pathways to a life with purpose.
The program will be completely free for participants, focusing on providing the opportunity to underserved Baltimore City residents. This means Break A Difference will need to fundraise, apply for grants, and seek sponsorships to cover the $3,000 cost per participant for the 8-month accelerator. In 2023, Break A Difference plans on offering this opportunity to Baltimore City high school sophomores.
From: Baltimore is a program of Break A Difference.
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Mandi | $519.52
So proud of you, friend! Woot woot!!!!!
Amanda & Chris Ferreira | $259.92
Great work B!
Lisa Jakobsberg | $104.15
Brian, I have always been and continue to be inspired by your passion for helping others. This is amazing cause
Dominic
Cheryl Bennett | $104.15
Louie Lacarbonara
In Brian Pham, I trust.
Nikki Brown | $200
Love you cuz! So proud of you❤️
Jessica | $52.23
Reppin’ ASB 2007!
Ivory Velasco | $104.15
Stephanie Eaddy
JENNIFER HERNANDEZ | $31.46
Tim | $26.27
Annie
Always love following your work! Thank you for inspiring!
Katie Kilby
So excited to see your story spark the stories for even more Baltimore City youth!
Rebecca
Amazing initiative Brian! Thank you for all you do for others ❤ With love from Hawaii, Becca