Alaina Coates FAAM Foundation

The mission of the Alaina Coates FAAM Foundation is to drive measurable and impactful social change for the purpose of developing responsible and accountable youth, empowering families and building strong communities (including our Veteran and Military community). At the core of the Foundation's mission is the motivation to play a significant role in assisting our youth, families and communities with ways in which they can thrive in various areas of their existence.

We believe that it takes a village to raise a child, to build strong families and to unite communities; therefore, our direction involves focusing on four key components-FAMILY, ACADEMICS, ATHLETICS, and MENTORING-to emphasize the importance of forming a village and creating a solid foundation for long-term success. Investing in our youth is the catalyst that will lead to progressive families and communities. The FAAM Foundation's desire is to produce a measurable and impactful difference in the lives of the people we serve through programs and events that support our four modules of focus (FAAM). Our vision is to foster a commitment to programs and audiences that have an apparent need for the programs and services we aim to provide, which in most cases, will encompass underserved and under-represented populations. The FAAM Foundation was formed in direct response to 1) the concern that the Palmetto state has a large percentage of teenagers and young adults who face struggles and multiple issues; from education and health to poverty and jobs, and 2) the founder's genuine passion for service and her personal testimony of the significance that a devoted village can lend to the success of an individual.

Testimonials

Responses to our first annual free community-wide Christmas event:

"I work with the youth and teens at Brookland Baptist. The event was awesome! Well attended and well planned. We look forward to participating in other events."(M. B)

"This was an absolutely wonderful Christmas gathering. It was not only fun for the children, but adults as well. My granddaughter, and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you so much, and happy holidays" (A. J)

"It was a great experience and such a lovely and friendly community. Hope to attend at more events!" (A. G)