FROM MARCUS ELLIS
“I started GWAP because simply put, I’ve always had a passion to help others. My own life experiences led me to formalizing an organization that could be a vessel not just for me to serve, but to provide avenues for others to serve as well. More than anything GWAP started because I truly believe that it’s our assignment to help others. Never stay in a comfortable place just because you can. There’s far too much world to change.”
Our Socks and Underwear Initiative
focuses on providing Homeless Men with these essential items during the winter months. The goal is to provide a minimum of 1000 items yearly to the homeless men of the DC, Maryland and Virginia Region.
GWAP hosts an annual holiday party to collect the socks and underwear we distribute to homeless men in the district.
Our Martin D. Ellis Colon Cancer Awareness Initiative
aims to provide education and awareness around this disease to those most at risk of being diagnosed. The goal is to offer preventive measures that decrease the chances of being diagnosed and to encourage screening for purposes of early detection.
Marcus Ellis narrated a short-documentary about colon cancer to bring awareness to the community. This film is dedicated to his dad Martin D. Ellis.
Our Women’s Empowerment Initiative
focuses on initiatives that inform, enable and inspire young ladies and women to make the best decisions they can to foster positive outcomes for themselves, their family, and their community. Initiatives include financial literacy, professionalism, relationships, and more.
Our Community Support Initiative
aims to support other individuals and organizations that align with the mission of Giving with a Purpose and have a compassion for serving those in need.