KSTB Foundation

Giveaway

$25 Gift Card

The KSTB Foundation is helping HBCU students who strive to THRIVE!

We are providing $25 gift certificates from Walmart to current students at Alabama State University (ASU) and Clark Atlanta University (CAU).

How to qualify

Email 5-10 sentences on “What your HBCU means to you” to kstbfoundation2007@kstbenterprises.com

Initiatives

HBCU Ready

Can you recall the anticipation and thrill of preparing for college? Whether it was just across town or miles away, your living room was likely filled with essentials, and excitement filled the air as your departure approached.


Sadly, many families, despite their daily efforts, struggle to provide the necessary items on their students’ college checklists. At KSTB Enterprises, we’re stepping up to bridge this gap by offering essential supplies for a fulfilling college experience.


Starting April 1st, the KSTB Foundation will be assisting students attending or planning to attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by providing new XL Twin sheets, blankets, toiletries, snacks, laundry baskets, cleaning products, socks, and more.


Your support can make a significant difference in these students’ lives, ensuring they have the essentials for a successful and enjoyable college journey. Join us in empowering the next generation of leaders and scholars. Donate today to help make college dreams a reality for deserving students.

How can you help? We are in need of:

• A tax-deductible donation HERE or KSTB Enterprises Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 310749; Atlanta, GA 31131.

•  Gift Cards

•  NEW Sheets (XL Twin)

•  Blankets

•  Toiletries

•  Snacks

•  Socks

•  Cleaning Products

•  Laundry Baskets

 

We are also in need of volunteers to help shop for items and pack the clothes baskets for distribution. Please email Will Fleming, KSTB Foundation Volunteer Coordinator at kstbfoundation2007@ksbenterprises.com or 770 756-7565.

Drop off location starting April 1-July 31, 2024 at Alfonso Dawson Mortuary; 3000 MLK Jr. Dr.; Atlanta, GA 30311.

 

The KSTB Enterprises Foundation, Inc. was established in 2022 to provide information, education, and support to children, youth, and adults in Atlanta, GA (Adamsville, Fulton, and South Fulton Counties), and Alabama (Montgomery and Tuscaloosa Counties) and support to students attending HBCUs.

HBCU Ready Donors

Thank you to our wonderful donors, our awesome community and fantastic volunteers for a successful fundraiser!

Mrs. JoAnn Fuller

Stephen McDaniel

Jameela Ferguson

Richard Christian

LiquiDonate

Angela Williams-Trapp

Brian Sutherlin

Lisa Alexander

" plant trees that grow seeds , Whose shade you May never sit under"

Initiatives

HBCU SnackPack Project

The KSTB Enterprises Foundation is preparing HBCU SnackPacks to be distributed to college students in the Atlanta University Center and Morris Brown College. (Additional schools will be added as requested). Distribution date will be October 20, 2022. The HBCU SnackPack Program is an initiative of KSTB Enterprises Foundation Board Member, TaDarol C. Bates II aka DJ Crizis. He is a 2021 graduate of Clark Atlanta University.

 

How can the community help?

College students are in need and KSTB Enterprises Foundation is answering the call. Beginning July 31, 2022 KSTB Enterprises Foundation is collecting the following items to be distributed to college students free of charge:

 

•  Toiletries- All items must be new. Email or call us to arrange for the pickup or drop off of your items. All donations are 100% tax deductible.  Toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouth wash, sanitary pads, soap, tampons, deodorant, lotion, masks, sanitizer, toilet tissue, etc. 

 

•  Snacks- Email or call us to arrange for the pickup or dropoff of your items. All donations are 100% tax deductible.  Cereal, Snack bars, candy, noodles, peanut butter, water, powerade, popcorn, etc.

 

•  Gift Cards (Mail to P.O. Box 310749; Atlanta, GA 31131) Walmart, Publix, Kroger, Amazon. Gift cards will be used to purchase the items listed above. All donations are 100% tax deductible.

 

How to qualify

In order to receive a SnackPack, students will need to show proof of enrollment by showing a copy of the student’s school ID

HBCU SNACKPACK PROGRAM TEAM

 

William Fleming an alumni of Clark Atlanta University, AmeriCorps, and native of Philadelphia currently living in the greater Atlanta area. He spent most of his professional career working with various nonprofits and not for profit community lead organizations. He has a passion of serving all things community related rather through engagement, outreach, or fundraising. His mission in life is to be a greater advocate for urban communities, homelessness, as well as urban voices. William lives by the CAU motto “Find a way or make one” and “Culture for service”. 

Pamela Smith have over 30 years in Finance and Project Management experience. Pamela’s background consist of Customer Service, Accounting and Project Management roles. She enjoys working with clients, putting an emphasis on creating sound bookkeeping systems, accounts payables, account receivables, financial statements, general ledger, payroll as well as providing great customer service skills. Pamela has spent many years preparing accounting analysis, reconciliations reports, forecast budgets, month end and year end closing reports. Pamela’s passion is volunteering for profit and non-profit businesses in underserved communities.

 
Shemitria Smith is the Founder & CEO of The Visionary Associates, a company that specializes in helping people find their purpose within their passion through self-development. Many clients have benefited from her life coaching sessions, vision board workshops, and accountability circles.
Shemitria holds a Masters of Education in Organizational Leadership from American InterContinental University. She has also taken Executive Programs offered by the Harvard Business School.
Shemitria enjoys her quiet time and usually loves to spend her down time with a good book and a nice glass of wine (preferably with the ocean as her background)!

Daniel Douglas is a hard-working, licensed forklift operator who was born and raised in Clayton County, GA. Destined on paving his own way, he continues to inspire those around him while breaking down barriers and reaching new goals. It is his Mom’s whispering words of “Get up and go” that pushes him to grow, stretch, and serve to be better daily. 

Elyce Jarvis-Billops is a proud graduate of Clark Atlanta University (C’21) and a Masters Candidate at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is currently a College Adviser at South Atlanta High School serving students by assisting them in their post secondary education plans. She is a strong advocate of change and community service.

SnackPack Donors

Thank you to our wonderful donors, our awesome community and fantastic volunteers for a successful SnackPack event!

Alfonso Dawson Mortuary
Thembi Aquil
Bernice Bronson
Chef Courtney Brown
Michael Cade
Tracy Crooks
Joclyn Dent
Melonee Denton
Daniel Douglas
Shemitria Smith
Rosemary/Jerrell Wofford

Monique Etson Bright
Jo Ann Fuller
LaToya Griffin
Antwan Bowen
Heather Ford
Nikki Jackson Herman
Kelli Humphrey
Raymond James Financial
Marq Kendrick
KSTB Enterprises
Pearl Massey

Nicole Lee
Tesla Lowrey
Beverly McDaniel – Reggie Place Foundation
Deniece Payne
Donald Prater
Sassy Spice Scents
The Visionary Associates
Valerie Thompson
Deidre Travis
Nannette Williams
Angela Williams-Trapp

Board Members

Dr. Kimberly Sellars-Bates

President & CEO, KSTB Enterprises, LLC
President &CEO, KSTB Enterprises Foundation

 

Kimberly Sellars-Bates is a native Atlantan who was educated in the Atlanta Public and Fulton County School Systems. She is a graduate of Alabama State University and is passionate about helping those whose voices have been margin. She is an active member in several organizations including The ASU Metro Atlanta Alumni Association (MAAC), Alpha Kappa Alpha, 100 Black Women, and Order of the Eastern Star. Her motto is, “Enjoy the little things for one day you may look back on them and realize they were the big things.”

TaDarol C. Bates, Sr.

Treasurer


TaDarol Bates, Sr. is Treasurer of the KSTB Enterprises Foundation. Mr. Bates is from Tuscaloosa, Alabama and is a proud graduate of Alabama State University. He is a Human Resources professional and cigar enthusiast. He is Past Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi (CPAC Chapter) and a member of the Alabama State Alumni Association (MAAC).

Taylor C. Bates

Board Member

 

Taylor Cimone Bates is a native Atlantan with a passion for music, animals and helping people.

TaDarol C. Bates II

Board Member

 

 

TaDarol C. Bates II is a Recruiter at Clark Atlanta University and Program Assistant at Audacy, Inc. As a Board Member of KSTB Enterprises, he has developed and implemented the HBCU SnackPack project to provide snacks, toiletries, and assistance to HBCU students in Atlanta, GA. His vision is to provide this program to all HBCU’s.

Our Mission

The KSTB Enterprises Foundation was established in 2022 to provide information, education, and support to underserved populations in Atlanta, GA (Adamsville, Fulton, and South Fulton Counties) and Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Tuscaloosa County). The foundation is the nonprofit arm of KSTB Enterprises, LLC.

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