Our Mission
The J. Knight Foundation was established
to provide mentoring, Lifestyle, After
School Support, Leadership, Job Training
and Media Arts Training for at risk middle
and high school youth in the Greater
Baltimore area in a partnerships with the
local school districts, juvenile court
system and businesses.
Board Of Directors/
Executive Staff
Christopher Belin
Chairman/Executive Director
John Washington
Pres./Director of Programs
George McCready
Public Relations Director
Tikka Lazenby
Mentoring Program Director
Shanea D. Foy
Fundraising Director
The Team
The J. Knight Foundation includes a team
of hardworking individuals with the
average of twenty years of professional
experience ranging from entertainment,
healthcare, technology and education.
These individuals have come together as
a team sharing the same passion and
concern for young people.
The Vision
A few of the biggest problems our youth
face today are the lack of activities to
develop there talents and the draw of the
streets. The J. Knight Foundation Inc. is
committed to invest in there future by
showing young people they are the
architects of their future and instill in them
the knowledge they need to succeed and to
connect with our youth to build stronger
families, communities and futures. The J.
Knight Foundation Inc. is committed to
helping youth help themselves.