Big Gates & Plies Power of Visions, Inc. is a registered 501 c3 non-profit foundation established in 2008 by Ronell “Big Gates” Levatte and his brother national recording artist Plies. The foundations main objective is to support the educational endeavors and life skills of the disenfranchised youth throughout their primary educational experience, specifically first graders up to high school. The foundation will also provide those who have been and continue to be affected by the negative impacts of the prison system with preventative governance and societal transitioning support through fundamental assistance and legal aid.

In addition, Big Gates and Plies Power of Visions will focus on promoting activities for the youth and disenfranchised by providing educational forums, classes, workshops, trainings, mentorship, cultural experiences, and other charitable activities with the goal of promoting a more functional, productive, and just community. According to a published senate report in September of 2000, 70 percent of children of incarcerated parents will become involved with the criminal justice system unless effective intervention strategies are set in place. The preventative measures implemented by Big Gates and Plies Power of Visions are strategically aimed at combating incarceration, encouraging educational greatness, economic empowerment and assisting the youth in defining their power of vision.

Big Gates and Plies Power of Visions award several scholarships in the name of education. We recently awarded two $5,000 “Somebody Loves You” College scholarships. Requirements for eligibility of the scholarship were focused on secondary educational advancement and those negatively impacted by the criminal justice system. The Nellie Mae Washington Book Scholarship for high school seniors matriculating to an institution of higher education was created to support those students with the purchase of required books for their first two years of college. In addition, to the college scholarships, Big Gates and Plies Power of Visions gave over 300 book bags of school supplies to students in preparation for the 2008 school year and collaborated with Clear channel radio and ICAN in a holiday toy drive which provided kids affected by HIV/AIDS with toys.

Big Gates and Plies Power of Visions Foundation, Incorporated motto is “Sight Without Vision is the Real Definition of Blindness,” we hope that you will join us as we continue to strive towards the development and the national implementation of a universal visionary movement towards the power of vision!

For more information on Big Gates and Plies Power of Visions, Inc. contact powerofvisions@gmail.com.