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VISION
of
COBY FOUNDATION
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES
FOR
BELIZEAN YOUTHS
Message from Evondale Coburn
I would like to introduce you to Creating Opportunities for Belizean Youths Foundation by first telling
you some things about my own background that you may not know. I was born and raised in Belize
City in a large close family. I lived on Plues Street between South and Berkely Streets, in the same house
where I was born for 21 years. I migrated to New York in September of 1974 to join the
rest of my family. While I was always good at asserting myself in basketball and other disciplines,
I was a little bit shy and unsure of myself in many ways. In fact without basketball I might not have
had the background or self confidence to pursue another kind of profession. This is why I strongly
encourage all young people to participate in some type of athletic activity or competition. Over the
years I have developed a very strong personal code for Professional Success which I’ve conveyed to
my family, friends and young people when they ask me about how to get ahead. I do not talk much
about basketball. I talk more about the need for hard work, good character, positive attitude,
preparation, communication and teamwork. I like talking to and interact with young people and I want
them to be better prepared than I was. The Foundation will be dedicated to helping disadvantage
young Belizeans to embrace their future.The Program will provide determined young people to discover
for themselves the joys, demands, dynamics, confidence, and sense of purpose they need to succeed and
make a positive impact on theirs and someone else life. I am not rich by any stretch of the imagination.
I am retired from the Unites States Army and the Department of Homeland Security, so you see that I value hard
work. It is my duty as a born Belizean to try and give back to the Community .Without the help of family, friends,
and positive role models that I had growing up on Plues Street, I would not be the person I am today.
MISSION OF COBY FOUNDATION:
COBY Foundation is a non profit organization dedicated to teaching, coaching and mentoring young Belizeans
to gain the hope needed to achieve their full potential.
CONCEPT OF COBY FOUNDATION / VISION:
To help young Belizeans from economically disadvantage backgrounds discover and experience the discipline
needed by reinforcing education, confidence and a sense of purpose to be successful in their personal lives and in their
community. To achieve this goal the foundation will need generous support from the business community, friends,
volunteers and all citizens who are willing to give their time and donations to develop productive young men and women.
The foundation’s program will consist of fundraising drive, scholarships, sporting events and clinics in several
disciplines, lectures, motivational speakers, and exposure to working environments and community service organizations.
The immersion in these programs will provide immediate and invaluable benefits to young Belizeans and the community.
It will also increase their direct contact with positive role models. This will help to build the kinds of interpersonal
and communication skills that will be the backbone of these young Belizeans future for success.
MY FOVORITE QUOTES:
1. Unless a people are educated and enlightened it is idle to expect the continuance of civil liberty or the
capacity for self government.
2. A teacher affects eternity. He/She can never tell where his influence stops.
3. No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care.
4. The question is not what my purpose in life is but live life for a purpose.
5. As long as you do your best you cannot be a failure.
6. This is my own (original): No one cares how much you got until they got how much you care.
To continue to grow and make an impact, of course we need support. If you are interested in making contributions
to this foundation send it to:
COBY Foundation Account # 51819
Holy Redeemer Credit Union Limited
Hodapp House
P.O. Box 544
Belize City, Belize
I encourage you to participate and help in making an impact on a young person’s life.
Executive Officer: Juanita Coburn
Board Members: Melody Coburn
Towah Coburn
Belize Representative: Rev Ashley and
Mahogany St, Belize City, Belize
Contact Numbers: Belize (011-501)600-7634
USA (912)492-5014
E-mail:
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