Mission, vision & values

What we're building and why.

Our work is shaped by clear convictions about what communities need — and what they deserve.

Our Mission

To strengthen communities through education, food security, and mentorship — investing steady, long-term care into the families and neighborhoods that need it most.

Our Vision

A future where every neighborhood is wrapped in opportunity — where children have mentors, families have nourishment, and hope is something we build, not something we hope for.

Core values

The convictions that guide our work

Compassion First

We lead with empathy in every interaction — because dignity is non-negotiable.

Trust Built Slowly

We earn trust through consistency, transparency, and showing up when it counts.

Community-Led

We follow the wisdom of the neighborhoods we serve, not the other way around.

Hope as Practice

Hope is not a feeling we wait for — it's a habit we build together, every day.

Our impact

Measurable, accountable, repeatable.

We measure what matters: relationships built, families served, and dollars channeled directly into community programs.

12,400

Lives directly served

98%

Volunteer retention rate

82¢

Of every dollar to programs

Join the movement

Together, we build hope that lasts.

Volunteer your time, partner with us, or spread the word. Every action plants a seed of change in the communities we serve.

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Gina Bartlow

Project Development Manager

Gina Bartlow, Project Development Manager for Godbey Giardina Law Group’s Building Hope Foundation, brings experience working with youth organizations, hospitals, and schools to develop targeted, impactful programs. She focuses on creating innovative solutions that meet organizational needs while adding a unique, creative touch.

Terry Bartlow

Research & Project Development Manager

Terry Bartlow serves as a Project Development Manager and Board Member with the Godbey Giardina Law Group’s Building Hope Foundation. With a lifelong background in youth ministry and elementary education, he brings a deep understanding of how young people grow and how systems function—or fall short.

Jim Baird

Executive director

The Godbey / Giardina Building Hope Foundation is an initiative

Established by Aaron Godbey & Micheal Giardina, dedicated to Giving Back to Communities local & International for the purpose of creating independence as they recover due to misfortune.