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ENU Builds Inc., a New York State 501c3 non-profit base in Westchester County, was officially founded in January of 2018, in Ossining, New York. After a number of causal conversations, between two old friends. Frustrated the lack of resources, activities available, specifically for the young black youth. Tamarah Bridgewater, founder of Art in a Box, and Jermain Smith, founder of Project105 Athletics, Simply two local resident and parents, with a mutual respect of the others work in the community. Began forming what is now ENU Builds Inc. Motivated by the desire build a better community for the youth.
Passionate about building community and youth development, Tamarah Bridgewater (ArtinaBoxCo) and Jermain Smith (Project105 Athletics) Two long time Ossining residents giving back with a phenomenal Board, Fantastic Core Team and support from the community
We are all about advocacy, equity, community engagement, youth development & overall wellness
Working with our outstanding community partners, such as; Arts10566, Bethany Arts Community, the Juneteenth Council, Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce, Ossining School District, Home Run Against Drugs, the Ossining Police Department, Gullotta House, Community That Cares, Sing Sing Family Collective, The Dance Conservatory, Westchester Ballet Company, and so many more. Additionally, we work with some many great individuals, elected officials, local businesses, community leaders and many more to develop, and offer the best initiatives and programs to the community.
We are constantly moving forward, evolving and pushing the envelope, in this new era of cultural awareness and allyship. However, while we are making strides, there is still so much more room to grow, and so much to get done. ENU. is here, on the ground, building bridges to build community, building bonds, building leaders, to build a better future.
We are thankful for every member of our Board of Directors encouraging and
guiding us. Supporting the programs and services for all the communities we serve.
RETIRED EDUCATOR, FACULTY
jcotnoir@enubuilds.com
ACTOR, DANCER & Stunt Coordinator
wjones@enubuilds.com
WESTCHESTER COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU
emcfadden@enubuilds.com
AGENCY COORDINATOR ATE
rmoran@enubuilds.com
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY
fnyoni@enubuilds.com
Welder, Retired Broadway Stage Hand
lnelson@enubuilds.com
NYS Regent, Retired Superintendent
fwills@enubuilds.com
Jeane Claire Cotnoir
Wadi Jones
Ernest McFadden
Rodolfo Moran
Farai Nyoni
Leah Nelson
Fran Wills
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