Kindness starts with you!
It takes courage to be kind. You are changing lives and changing the future by one act of kindness at a time. Thank you for your support.
Who we are ?
The Ricardo J. Barbosa Foundation Inc. was created in memory of Police Officer Ricardo J. Barbosa. He was a member of the 3rd Precinct in the Ironbound Section of Newark, New Jersey for 6 years. The last 4 years of his career he served as a Community/School Resource Officer. He enjoyed working with the community and especially interacting with the students. Since his passing his family learned even more about the selfless human he was, through all the stories the community shared about his work.
His family has pledged to work tirelessly to continue his legacy of service to others through acts of kindness.
Mission Statement
To promote social and educational advancement of underprivileged inner-city children and to alleviate the social economical burdens of the less fortunate population.
What we do ?
Make a donation
Spread kindness
Community service
Ricardo found himself through service to others.
Some of Ricardo’s other work included providing back to school backpacks filled with basic supplies, planning and executing numerous community events such as Summer Carnivals, Easter basket and Eid Basket distributions, all possible through the support of his family, friends and business owners in the community. Ricardo also established a chess club at the local Boys and Girls Club where he taught the children how to play. Often times, Ricardo would use his own funds to feed the homeless and ensure that they had safe shelter. He also enjoyed connecting with At-Risk youth in the community to encourage them to focus on school and remain out of trouble. Reminding them often that they were seen and heard. He dedicated his life to the service of others. He shared his passion, his knowledge, his time, and his talents with everyone around him.
Our causes
Back to school book bag drive
Scholarships
Annual Winter/Toiletries Drive
Gallery
What they say
