Where paths cross, possibilities are fostered and futures take shape Chapter 4: Small and Nimble When you start a foundation, you inevitably find yourself comparing it to other nonprofits. It's easy to look at organizations that have been around for decades, backed by major corporate support, and wonder how you'll ever measure up. Then one day, one of those organizations says something that changes your perspective: "Don't underestimate the impact of a small, nimble foundati

Where paths cross, possibilities are fostered and futures take shape Chapter 3: Why Philadelphia Growing up in Malvern offered many advantages for Everett. It was a community with resources, opportunity, and a path that could have comfortably carried him through young adulthood. But Everett was never interested in staying only where life was easiest or most familiar. He was intentional about seeking experiences that would broaden his perspective and connect him with people wh

Where paths cross, possibilities are fostered and futures take shape Chapter 2: The Meaning Behind Our Logo We intentionally chose Everett's name for our foundation because we wanted people who searched for him to discover what his life stood for, rather than be defined by the circumstances of how his life ended. The color green was selected because it was one of Everett's favorite colors. It is also closely associated with nature and conveys a sense of calm, balance, and gro

Where paths cross, possibilities are fostered and futures take shape. Chapter 1 : Why we started the Everett Beauregard Foundation We started the Everett Beauregard Foundation for two reasons. First, Everett's life was so much more than the crime that took him from us. We wanted his legacy to be defined by the way he lived, the people he cared about, and the impact he had on those around him. Second, we could not stop asking a difficult question: What led someone to make the

On the night of September 22, 2022, Everett was just steps away from home after a fun evening with friends. As he walked along 35th &...