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here is a simple reason Jordan Brown-Byer enjoys her families and individuals who have been abused, abandoned or
role as the director of the ABCo Initiative, a philanthropic neglected, or who are homeless or at risk.
Tendeavor of Al Brown Company. “I love being able to have a positive impact on someone’s life
“I really enjoy doing things personally for so many great directly,” Brown-Byer said.
organizations doing good in our community,” Brown-Byer said. Other activities in 2022 included volunteering with Coastal
“And hopefully that is meaningful to people who we interact with.” Georgia Honor Flight and making a donation to No Kill
She took the reins of the new initiative in early 2022 and Glynn County.
has not stood still since. In the first year of the ABCo Initiative, The ABCo Initiative is unlike other philanthropies in that it is
Brown-Byer has assisted with camps and fundraising efforts primarily a hands-on endeavor.
for Social Opportunities “I would rather be hands on with our
and Active Recreation, or causes because I get to see the effect
SOAR, a nonprofit created it has on people,” Brown-Byer said. “In
to strengthen quality of the new year, we will be branching
life for individuals with out to see if we can find more ways to
developmental disabilities in improve the quality of life for others.
Glynn and McIntosh counties. It’s my main goal and it’s what
Her relationship with SOAR I love to do. Every little
moved to the next level in thing counts.”
late 2022 when she began The initiative is
serving on the nonprofit’s not a foundation,
board of directors. it truly is a labor
“It’s such a blessing to of love.
be able to serve in that “We do not
capacity,” Brown-Byer said. accept donations,
Also in 2022, she INITIA TIVE but we will connect
became a certified Special donors to fundraising
Olympics coach and has initiatives,” Brown-
helped with the annual Byer said. “Our goal is to
event designed to allow be a conduit for philanthropic
special needs individuals to participate in athletic competitions. activity in the Golden Isles and to use our resources to help
Brown-Byer is also involved in various roles volunteering others. We provide volunteer, charitable, and in some cases
at Morningstar Child and Family Services including working in monetary support to people and organizations in need. We want
the Youth Estate Campus’ cafeteria, handling office duties, and to put smiles on faces and bring light to their days.”
assisting with fundraising events such as Dinner Under the Stars The ABCo Initiative works with organizations that have
and recent holiday festivities. been vetted and that have a strong reputation for providing aid.
Mentoring is another component Brown-Byer holds close to Organizations that would like to work with ABCo Initiative can call
her heart. She has been working directly with a young woman Jordan Brown-Byer at 912-268-2671 or email her at jordanbrown@
at Safe Harbor, an organization dedicated to serving children, albrowncompany.com.

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