| Why CBF? |
| My name is Darren Rhym and I'm the founder and CEO of CBF. Many years ago when I attended Notre Dame High School I established relationships and learned valuable lessons that helped me to develop character and create a strong sense of self that has sustained me throughout my life. I established CBF and CBF-South so that I could help to provide young students the opportunity to have the same kinds of awesome experiences that I had as a high school student. The Cinderblock Foundation is a nonprofit organization that introduces students to academic environments that will stimulate them intellectually and socially and make academic institutions more diverse so as to stimulate the academic growth of all students attending the institutions. One of the most important lessons that I learned in high school was that the world was a much larger place than I had initially anticipated. My introduction to diverse social and intellectual environments gave me a clearer perspective into my own cultural traditions. My own experiences became richer and much more clearly defined. In a very insightful way, I also became more cognizant of my place in the world and my responsibility to my fellow human beings. The purpose of The Cinderblock Foundation is synonymous with the goals of my old high school--to develop independent thinkers, who are autonomous, morally grounded, and committed to serving the community. Therefore, it is the goal of this foundation to pair students from urban areas that are ready to learn and want to grow intellectually and serve the community, with institutions that are committed to education and to the development of moral leaders. |
Image of Madonna and Child are courtesy of Notre Dame High School