About The Brickers Foundation
Building stronger communities through the power of storytelling
Our Mission
Mission: To amplify the impact of nonprofits by connecting them with the exposure, visibility, and community support they need to thrive.
Vision: Every person should have the proper resources available to live a sustainable life — with access to opportunities in youth development, careers, wellness, small business, financial literacy, and social equality.
Core Goals
- Provide Youth Support to Prepare for Success
- Increase Employment Opportunities and Advancement
- Promote Health and Wellness
- Improve Financial Literacy
A Letter from Our Founder
Hello! Thank You for visiting. I purposely have a passion for building up community and helping those in need. There are many in our communities that struggle day after day with things such as trying for employment, establishing a satisfactory credit score, understanding of proper nutrition, and the list continues. The Brickers Foundation is focused on providing resource support to the right resources to ensure all people have what they need to be knowledgeable and successful. Throughout the website, you can find what else inspires us, additional goals we have, and initiatives we are focused in to make a positive impact. I look forward to partnering with you. Sometimes it takes a village for things to get accomplished. I'm confident that together, things will get accomplished and communities will be greater.
— Ericson Mitchell, Founder & Executive Director
What We Do
Our work spans four pillars that together form a comprehensive support system for community organizations.
Media Production
We produce professional video, photography, and written content that tells the story of each nonprofit's mission and impact.
Nonprofit Directory
Our searchable directory connects community members with local organizations across education, housing, health, and more.
Community Events
We host storytelling workshops, fundraising galas, and networking events that bring nonprofit leaders and supporters together.
Partnerships
We partner with businesses and foundations to amplify funding, volunteerism, and visibility for grassroots organizations.
Our Initiatives
We focus our partnerships and storytelling around key areas that make the greatest community impact.
Career Development
Provide resources to obtain and keep employment. Key topics covered: interview preparation, resume writing, networking, and job search tools.
Learn more →Financial Literacy
Provide resources to ensure understanding of managing finances, including saving and financial how-to such as buying a house, utilizing 401K, CDs, and more.
Learn more →Health & Wellness
Provide resources to ensure understanding of nutrition and exercise best practices. Personal wellness requires intentional focus and care.
Learn more →Small Business
Cultivate entrepreneurial ambition and foster networking among business leaders, helping owners develop what is necessary to realize their venture goals.
Learn more →Social Justice
To encourage and support equal human rights. We advocate for fair treatment and equitable access to opportunities regardless of race, religion, gender, or other identity factors.
Learn more →Youth Development
Provide youth with resources to become better and to help achieve their goals. Focus areas include leadership development, college readiness, and career planning.
Learn more →Our Team
The Brickers Foundation is powered by a dedicated team of journalists, filmmakers, designers, and community advocates who share a passion for nonprofit media.
Aisha Patel
Videographer
Aisha produces and edits partner organization interview videos for the Brickers platform. Her visual storytelling captures the human side of every nonprofit's mission.
David Chen
Board Member
David brings 15 years of nonprofit governance experience to the Brickers Foundation board. He advises on strategic partnerships and organizational growth.
Ericson
Founder & President
Ericson founded The Brickers Foundation with a passion for building up community and helping those in need. As President, he drives the organization's vision of elevating nonprofits through storytelling and making every community organization discoverable.
Glennie Kureekottil
Chief of Staff
Glennie serves as Chief of Staff at The Brickers Foundation, coordinating across teams to ensure the organization's mission is executed effectively and efficiently.
Jennifer Jackson
Marketing Director
Jennifer leads marketing strategy and brand development for The Brickers Foundation. She ensures the organization's voice is consistent, compelling, and reaches the communities that need it most.
Judy Harrison
Board Member
Judy brings decades of leadership experience to The Brickers Foundation board, including her role as Senior Vice President of the Enterprise Transformation Office at Navy Federal Credit Union.
Marcus Johnson
Lead Journalist
Marcus covers nonprofit stories across the Southeast with a focus on community impact. His reporting has brought attention to dozens of organizations doing critical work in housing, education, and youth development.
Sana Shaikh
Director of Program Management
Sana oversees program management at The Brickers Foundation, ensuring partner organization initiatives run smoothly from conception to delivery.
Join Us in Building Stronger Communities
Whether you want to donate, volunteer, or partner with us, there are many ways to support the nonprofits we serve.