M. Jerry Bagby » said:

Hello, Our organization is called MOTIV8S. We are a Social Learning program with a 501c3 status. The question I would like to have answered is as follows: Are there any possibilities that a vacant home might be donated to a non-profit organization?

I would also like to invite VacantRichmond to our upcoming festival.

April 25, 2007

Dear VacantRichmond Members:

MOTIV8S Inc., would like to invite VacantRichmond to our 6th Annual “Citywide” Recognition Day Celebration scheduled for July 7, 2007 at Byrd Park-Shield’s Lake in the City of Richmond. Time: 12-8PM. Cost to the public: FREE

Objective: To bring unity in the community by providing an event designed to build positive partnerships between city residents, the faith community, local for-profit businesses and local non profit community outreach organizations. We will include health screenings, educational speakers, employment assistance, free food and drinks, live entertainment and three free youth and adult raffles with great giveaways.

The MOTIV8S Citywide Recognition Day Celebration is important to our community because it partners for profit businesses, law enforcement agencies, schools, civic organizations, non profit (CBO’s) and the general community together in unity.

Additionally, it provides a safe family environment and reward system for youth and adults through gift incentives and public acknowledgment which builds healthy self esteem, self worth and community awareness.

At MOTIV8S we place strong focus on personal, community and business involvement believing that healthy partnerships are the keys to making Richmond a safer place to live, work and play for all.

Thank you for embracing MOTIV8S and making it yours so that success can be ours. We hope you will attend.

Sincerely,

M. Jerry Bagby,
President & CEO
Office: 804-291-1641
Office:804-303-7889
Mobile: 804-683-7898
http://www.motiv8s.org/

http://motiv8s.org/rec-day2006.html

REFERENCE LETTERS

March 26, 2002
I have had the opportunity to work with Mr. Bagby at the Richmond Adult Drug Treatment Court Program, where he has facilitated substance abuse groups for our participants.

I consider Mr. Bagby to be a true professional who is contentious and highly able to work in any organization. He has been instrumental in working with the substance abuse recovery community and appears innovative in his approach to working with persons experiencing addiction. Mr. Bagby will be valuable to any organization and I highly recommend him.

Sincerely,

Gloria A. Jones, Coordinator
Richmond Drug Treatment Court

October 4, 2002
Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney
John Marshall Courts Building
400 North 9th Street
Richmond, VA 23219

Mr. Bagby’s ethic of service has impressed me. As the founder of “MOTIV8S” Mr. Bagby has unquestionably touched the lives of others in a significant way. Yet, this commitment to public service is neither abstract nor lofty. It is reflected in his daily interactions with people. Mr. Bagby has distinguished himself in my mind as an individual dedicated to making a difference in both great and small ways.

Sincerely,

David M. Hicks
Commonwealth’s Attorney
City of Richmond

December 22, 2003
Department of Corrections
Probation & Parole

Dear Mr. Bagby,

On behalf of the District One Probation and Parole Office, I would like to thank you for all of the hard work and support you have provided to our office throughout the past year.

Your efforts pertaining to Project MOTIV8S, and certainly we shall all remember the wonderful fashion show, have been appreciated by all of our staff, and most importantly by the offenders in which we service.

We wish you a joyous holiday season and we look forward to working with you in the new year. Please know that your support does make a difference in the lives of all that
you contact.

Sincerely,

Joan H. Shepherd
Deputy Chief

Diana Keegan
Senior Officer

March 29, 2004
Mr. M. Jerry Bagby
Founder & CEO
MOTIV8S “Promoting Positive Lifestyles”
Richmond, VA

Dear Mr. Bagby:

On behalf of the Clergy for Safe Neighborhood Value Resources Center and the Richmond Police Department, I would like to thank you for making the Faith Leaders Summit a reality.

The success of the program was a direct result of the hard work you provided. As a result of that work, over 700 faith leaders came together for the purpose of making a real change in our community.

With greatest appreciation and the hope for a safer future.

Sincerely,

André Parker
Colonel Andre Parker
Chief of Police

July 11, 2005
Mr. M. Jerry Bagby
Motiv8s
2213 5th Avenue
Richmond, VA 23222

Dear Mr. Bagby:

Thank you for thinking of me to be the speaker for Saturday’s event. I am truly grateful for each opportunity I am given to be involved in worthwhile activities.

Most of all, I want to thank you for being a change agent and wanting to improve the quality of life for our at-risk citizens. Regardless of the challenges they may face, your organization builds bridges and bridges gaps giving hope to individuals as they move forward. You are a good role model and provide a valuable service to our community.

Sincerely,

Jackie Jackson
Vice President of the Council, City of Richmond
8th District Council Representative

March 3, 2005
Circuit Court of the City of Richmond

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

This letter is written in strong support of the exceptional work of Jerry Bagby and the organization that he directs, Motiv8s Inc. Jerry has a laser like focus and extraordinary commitment to working to turn around and raise up the lives of those who have become addicted to substances and who are homeless.

He is out in our community pursuing this mission with or without offices, with or without money and with or without support from government agencies. This makes him very special.

In the nearly thirteen years that I have been a Judge (two of them as a drug court judge) I have written perhaps, four letters of commendation for service providers. Thus, it is a very rare situation in which I write a letter like this. However, the work that Jerry Bagby has done over the years is very special and deserves special consideration.

Sincerely,

Richard D. Taylor, Jr.

Judge

April 15, 2006
City of Richmond
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
Mr. M. Jerry Bagby, President/CEO

In recognition of MOTIV8S, Inc. for providing training to promote healthy self esteem and social skills that enable client to obtain legitimate employment and become productive, self supporting members of
the community.

You are commended for your enthusiasm and diligence in addressing the whole person concept as it relates to self perception, community awareness and accountability.

This is to express the sincere appreciation of the City Council and the citizens of the City of Richmond for your dedication and success with this program. Thank you
for making a difference