Gerald Frazier, Sr.

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According to Frazier, volunteering in the Black community is imperative. There is so much work to be done in our communities to improve the quality of life...However, it is essential that we engage and embrace volunteerism to save our children from the negative culture that now permeates too many of our communities, he said. (Photo Courtesy of Gerald Frazier, Sr.)
According to Frazier, volunteering in the Black community is imperative. There is so much work to be done in our communities to improve the quality of life...However, it is essential that we engage and embrace volunteerism to save our children from the negative culture that now permeates too many of our communities, he said. (Photo Courtesy of Gerald Frazier, Sr.)

Occupation: Associate Director of Real Men Charities, Inc.

Why does he stand out?

Frazier first began volunteering over 35 years ago as a little league baseball coach.

Currently, he is the associate director of Real Men Charities, Inc. (RMC). RMC hosts the annual Real Men Cook Fathers Day celebration. The mission of Real Men Charities, Inc. is to positively improve the way the world celebrates family and community by increasing the proportion of opportunities for committed and detached males to become involved, responsible, and committed fathers for the good of all communities, families and youth.

Frazier represents Real Men Charities a couple of times a week at meetings, cooking or doing healthy cooking demonstrations.

The father of six says although people are always on the move, volunteering does not have to be a chore. Moreover, Real Men Charities, Inc. is committed to creating opportunities for individuals to give back.

We are building a structure that anyonemales in particularwill have opportunities to volunteer in their community on a variety of issues. We must remind ourselves that these are our communities and its our responsibilitywith the assistance of organizations and elected representativesto keep them clean, safe and vibrant, Frazier said.

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