If we build it, will they come?

“A Platform for Philanthropy” 

I have often referred to The Noblemen as a platform for philanthropy!  What I mean by this is, we offer to others the ability to help through us.  We certainly can’t do it all, however,  if we listen, learn and share we often find a solution that accomplishes great things!

If we were to “build” that platform, what would it look like?

I have often spoken of launching a restaurant called Noblemens, where philanthropy meets a good meal!  Everything we do involves a gathering, great food and libations.  What if this restaurant was centrally located and large enough to hold membership meetings not only for us but others?  It would be the “go to” spot for community platforms.  Everything from little league to linked in could have a “spot” at our table!  The staff would be NobleTeens and we would use this restaurant to provide jobs and a mentoring opportunity for our youth to learn a trade and make some money!   If you want to make something happen in Hampton Roads you meet @ Noblemens and git r done.

What if a large building became available perhaps a Church?  A large sanctuary combined with a professional kitchen and a large parking lot would be a prescription for my “vision” of a perfect platform for our kind of philanthropy.   Fundraisers and large gatherings could accomplish great things for our community.  This building would be singularly focused for giving back and discovering new ways to work together for a better life for local kids that need a helping hand.  

What these two models offer is an opportunity to take this show on the road.  Once we have established our larger platform, it will be easier to demonstrate the impact of what we do and how we go about it.  The model would provide for revenue streams that fund our infrastructure as well as our philanthropy.  Other communities could easier adopt our plan and create their “platforms” and together we expand to other places that could use a bit more Nobility!

What say you?

Do you have an idea? 

I’m listening and I believe its time!

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