Blount Beginnings Inc.

Your support means everything. If our mission touched your heart, we’d love for you to help us continue by donating here: https://donorbox.org/blount-beginnings-reentry-program.

We are beyond thankful for not only our community but for the extended Blount family for the support on fresh linen, clothes, toiletries, and prayers for our first out of town BITSOT OJT Program.

The participants will be in Athens, Ga. For the next 9 days gaining essential hands-on OJT experience to assist with helping obtain future employment.

With this opportunity being new we have been blessed to have space for up to 4 more participants whether it be male or female.

We look forward to partner with organizations in our community to better serve and help change lives.

We are excited to announce the launch of our BITSOT On The Job training program. We will be partnering with Stand Fast to offer a comprehensive training program designed to equip participants with essential hands on experience needed in today’s workforce.

Participants will have over 100 Hours of hands on training covering Time Management, Professionalism in the workplace, Professional Appearance, Teamwork, Self-Initiative, and customer Service.

Graduates will leave with real world experience and verified training in key areas. This comprehensive preparation will make them more marketable to employers increasing their chances for full time employment.

We are asking for your support by donating any cleaning products, professional work attire, gift cards to use for food and other necessities while at training.

We want to thank everyone in advance for all of the support and allowing us to continuously serve our community.

All donations can be made at www.Blountbeginnings.com

🌟 **Today is the Day! Join Us for the Community Clean-Up!** 🌟

The big day has arrived! Blount Beginnings is ready to transform downtown Augusta, and we need YOU to help make it happen!

🗓 **Date:** Today, June 15th, 2024
🕒 **Time:** 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 **Meet-Up Location:** Salvation Army, 1384 Greene St., Augusta, GA 30901

Grab your gloves, bring your trash picker tools, and head over to the Salvation Army for a fantastic day of community service. Let’s show everyone the power of teamwork and make our city shine!

**Not signed up yet? No worries!** Just come by and join the fun. Every bit of help counts, and we’re excited to see you there!

Let’s make downtown Augusta cleaner and brighter together. See you soon!

🚨 Only 2 Days Left Until Our Community Clean-Up Day! 🚨

We’re just TWO DAYS away from transforming downtown Augusta! Join Blount Beginnings for an exciting day of community service and teamwork. Let's make a difference together!

🗓 Date:Saturday, June 15th, 2024
🕒 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Meet-Up Location:** Salvation Army, 1384 Greene St., Augusta, GA 30901

We need YOUR help to clear the side of the road of debris and show the strength of our community. We’re still in need of gloves, trash picker tools, and more volunteers. Bring your friends, family, and community spirit!

Haven't signed up yet? There’s still time!* Click the link below to volunteer and be part of this incredible effort.

Sign Up Here: https://www.blountbeginnings.com/contact-4

Let’s come together and make downtown Augusta cleaner and brighter! See you in 2 days!

"I Be Out Here Helping People"

Our founder, a true one-man band, wears this shirt with pride. It’s more than just a statement; it’s a way of life. Every day, he works tirelessly to ensure that Blount Beginnings can continue to provide essential support to returning citizens, homeless men, and their families.

But even the most passionate leaders need support. Volunteers and donations are the lifeblood of our organization. With your help, we can expand our reach and make an even greater impact on our community.

Whether you can give your time, your skills, or your resources, every contribution counts.

🙏 How You Can Help🙏
- Volunteer with us
- Make a donation
- Spread the word

Visit www.Blountbeginnings.com to learn more and get involved.

We’re excited to announce our upcoming Trash Pickup Day on Saturday, June 15, 2024! This time, we’re focusing our efforts near the Salvation Army to make a real impact in our community. Let’s come together for a morning of outreach and service, making a difference for both adults and children.

We need your help to make this event a success! We're calling for donations of:
- Trash bags
- Gloves
- Trash pickers
- And any other supplies to help us clean up

We’re also seeking additional organizations to join us and offer services to those in need, especially those who might be missed during the work week. Let’s bring our community together with great attitudes and a spirit of service.

🗓 Date: June 15, 2024
⏰ Time: Saturday Morning
📍 Location: Near the Salvation Army, 1384 Greene St., Augusta, Georgia 30901

Together, we can create a cleaner, safer, and more supportive community. Let’s make it fun and impactful!

**To donate or get involved, contact us at 762-246-9917or visit our website www.Blountbeginnings.com

We need barbers PLEASE at the DPH on Laney Walker BLVD it’s just 2-3 hours of time 🙏 Aaron Kinzer Andre Lacey Denzel Robinson Lisa Ann Wheeler Dominik Cartrel Dmichael Collier David Mew

Today I went downtown Augusta to go and get a few job applications. Quarterly and sometimes yearly employers will update their applications and while most of us are comfortable and have knowledge of how to fill out an online application some of the guys who come through our program don’t understand why each question should be answered carefully and correctly.

We focus on meeting people where they are and if you’ve been “Working Under The Table” for 10+ years it’s difficult to adapt or understand why some of these applications can be so confusing. That’s why it’s important to practice and when an opportunity presents itself you won’t need the help filling out an application.

Many jobs aren’t hiring but they understand I need their applications for training purposes with my guys and hopefully as in the past some of these jobs will open new doors.

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Beating the streets to see Who’s hiring in the Downtown Augusta area

We are excited to announce 📣 We are the recipients of our first grant 🙌🎉

We are elated to have been chosen to receive support from the Vinea Foundation and hope to continue making an impact in the CSRA.

🌿 Today's a special day for so many reasons! As we celebrate this beautiful Saturday, we're also lighting up candles for Blount Beginnings 3rd anniversary!

Yep that's three years of growing alongside our amazing community here in Augusta and striving to make a difference every single day.

Let's make this anniversary interactive and memorable with our "3 for 420" challenge! For every $4.20 donation, it will help get closer towards a future goal of creating our very own community garden 🫑🌶️🧅🍅🫛

🌱 Imagine a place where growth is both literal and figurative, enriching our surroundings and our spirits.

💚 Join us in planting the seeds for tomorrow—every contribution brings us one step closer! Tap to donate now www.Blountbeginnings.com . Let’s cultivate a greener future and many more years of success together! 🌱

Let's keep the roots of change deep and the hopes high. Here’s to many more years of success and service!

This is what many of us may know as a prison SHANK, and in your mind I’m sure it may even force you to ask the question of “WHY”. Even though illegal in prison, many persons use it for protection, but to find it in one of our houses forces us to ask why would you need it in the free world?

This shank represents a broken person, a person who is known as INSTITUTIONALIZED but in reality it’s his mindset, and even though free he feels to some extent that he needs this for protection even with there being many kitchen knives that are available at any given time, this his is what makes him feel safe.

This is what our organization tries to focus on and help build in the mindset of the guys that come into our program, our focus is to teach and really provide a habitable change for rehabilitation while coming out of the prison system.

As always, we thank everyone for your support, but we also ask for your prayers. We hope everyone has a safe and blessed day.

Bittersweet day for us today because we’re hating to see one of the nicest, most genuine men you’ll ever meet Mr. Wayne leave. We have learned ao much from one another and now it’s time for him to start the official journey of “Papa” status.

As we know the term papa isn’t just given but it’s earned and we think those two future football players have one amazing papa.

Enjoy your grands Mr. Wayne in your very own apartment.

One more person served and one more life changed.

If you have received a free phone or know someone who has received a free phone while using government assistance such as food stamps, Medicaid, etc, through cricket wireless.. the program is being shut down. Each person will now be responsible for paying $30 a month.

To many of us, that doesn’t seem like a lot but for people who are on a fixed income this can be a big blow for them.

If you know someone please educate them and let them know that April 17th will be the last day of free service.

Thanks 🙏

🌟 **Blount Beginnings Update** 🌟

Today, we were reminded of our community's resilience. A swift and coordinated effort ensured one of our members received immediate care, highlighting the strength of support and professional assistance available during critical times.

We are grateful for the dedicated facilities providing specialized care. Our thoughts and prayers accompany our member on their 14-day recovery journey, and we eagerly await their return to continue their path with us.

Together, we stand strong. 🙏

Thank you Dismas Charities of Augusta, for reaching out to our own Devarion Blount to come and speak at your Black History month program. We thank you for the support and hope to continue working together in the future.

My focus has never been to work inside of the school systems AT ALL but after last week I see how effective a team of passionate people who truly care can come together and make a difference Andre Lacey Denzel Robinson Dmichael Collier had the chance to tag along with Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce very own Ronic West and Shagraila Hammond and speak inside of a number of schools and speak life into to countless students ears, I can honestly say I was honored to ask to join. I know that there will be more great things to happen in the future

As we reflect on the journey of Blount Beginnings, we're filled with immense gratitude. It's because of YOU our supportive and generous community that we've been able to continue our mission. Each volunteer hour, every donation, and all words of encouragement have been pillars of strength for us.

Amidst this sea of support, one individual stands out for his extraordinary dedication Larry Owens. Mr. O has been a beacon of hope, guiding us with his relentless enthusiasm and unwavering commitment. Whether it's the early mornings or late nights, Larry's dedication to our cause has inspired us all.

This journey wouldn't have been the same without the unity and compassion of our community and the remarkable friends like Larry. As we move forward, let's continue to make a difference, together.

Thank you for being a part of our story. Here's to many more chapters of making an impact, hand in hand. 💙

Please help in congratulating Don on graduating from the The Salvation Army of Augusta Job skills training class. He made a way every morning even during those extra cold mornings and looking at his accomplishments and how he has progressed in the last 2 months lets us know he’s going to be O.K.

Don is now certified in
OSHA 10✅
Servsafe✅
Forklift Driving✅
Customer Service✅
CPR/First Aid✅

Congrats Don and the entire graduating Job Skills Training Class 🙌

🌟 What a Week at Blount Beginnings! 🌟
Last week, we had the incredible opportunity to dive into the world of professionalism in the workplace and the art of acing job interviews. And oh, what an amazing time we had! 🎉

A big shout-out to our very own dynamic duo, Devarion Blount and T'Asia Blount, for their insightful talks on a range of pivotal topics. Their expertise and passion truly shone through in every word. 🗣️✨

We were also thrilled to have the talented Andre Lacey join us, adding his unique perspective and invaluable insights to our discussion. Andre, your contribution was phenomenal! 👏

But, the real stars of the show? The fantastic class that joined us! Thank you for your eagerness to learn, your engaging questions, and your enthusiasm. You are the reason we do what we do, and it was an honor to share our knowledge with you. 🌟

A heartfelt thanks to the The Salvation Army of Augusta for trusting us to provide expert guidance to your students/clients. Your faith in our ability to make a positive impact means the world to us. 🙏

Here's to more learning, growing, and succeeding together. Until next time, keep shining! 💼🚀

🌟 Hello Blount Beginnings Family 🌟

We're reaching out with a special request. We're searching for a daytime center in Downtown Augusta or North Augusta for one of our amazing clients. He has a disability and needs a welcoming place to be during the day.

We're facing some challenges with transportation and funding, but we do have access to Augusta transit bus services, which opens up some great possibilities. If you know a spot that could help, we'd love to hear from you!

Please visit our website [www.Blountbeginnings.com](http://www.Blountbeginnings.com) for more information or to reach out with suggestions.

Every bit of help brings us one step closer to finding the right place. Thank you for being a vital part of our mission.