We are excited to announce and celebrate Ricardo O. Neal, our Founder and Chief Executive Officer, for his ongoing commitment to Baltimore. A Strong Foundation honored Ricardo at its benefit dinner on October 18 at the Civic Mansion in Lake Clifton, recognizing individuals making a real impact in housing and education. Marcus Walker, Sr., President of A Strong Foundation, praised Ricardo, stating, “Ricardo’s leadership and powerful outcomes achieved through We Will All Rise—including a 93% graduation rate, over $1 million invested in college persistence, and programs like BELIEF and I Can Teach are helping shape the next generation of educators and leaders. His work creates real opportunities for young men of color and uplifts entire communities, and we believe that it deserves to be celebrated.”