GittensFoundationLLC
A Noble Cause Rooted in Family
A Company Founded With Passion
We established the Gittens Foundation LLC to provide monetary gifts to qualifying students. The foundation offers scholarships in honor of members of the Gittens family. Every scholarship highlights a passion or life experience of a Gittens family member. It is our belief that dreams start with a passion that dwells deep inside a dreamer's heart. Our quest is to ignite that passion with a gift from our family to yours.
The Gittens Foundation LLC was founded on May 2, 2019 by April A. Gittens-Johnson and Arthur A. Gittens Jr. in honor of the late Arthur A. Gittens Sr., the patriarch of the Gittens Family. Arthur A. Gittens Sr. was a gentleman who possessed a strong faith in God and believed in the wonder of education, service to others, personal growth, strong work ethic and good character. His legacy is one of love, strength and perseverance.
The foundation is owned and managed by April A. Gittens-Johnson and Arthur A. Gittens Jr.
OUR INSPIRATION
About Arthur A. Gittens Sr.
In the words of Arthur Anderson Gittens Sr., Arthur Anderson Gittens Sr., son of the late Anderson and Edith Gittens of Barbados, West Indies was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 1, 1924. Arthur was a graduate of Atlantic City High School and the Pennsylvania Institute of Building Trades. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II and served as an instructor in chemical warfare during his stay in the service.
Arthur served in several capacities during his journey in life including:
Treasurer of the Burlington Colored Voters Association
Vice President of the Burlington County's A. Phillip Randolph Institute for several years
Youth Achievement Committee Member
South Burlington County Branch NAACP Member
The Oliver Cromwell Historical Society
Board of Trustees of the Burlington County Community Action Program
Arthur worked tirelessly throughout his life with many humanitarian groups in the community. It was his mission to work toward improving conditions in the Burlington County area from year-long voter registration to food basket and toy distribution at Christmas time.
He cherished his family and encouraged his children and grandchildren to dream big and work hard to bring their dreams to fruition. Arthur possessed a pleasant disposition and a kind spirit that caused those around him to feel safe and loved.
Arthur's altruistic journey came to an end on May 1, 2004 but his legacy lives on forever in the hearts of his loved ones.
"The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams."
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