Where purpose meets possibility.

Mission

Our mission is to empower the 8.1 billion people on this planet—especially at-risk youth, returning citizens, and those in need of opportunities, food, and shelter—by teaching tech and necessary skills all around the world to achieve self-sufficiency and stability.

Vision

Our vision is a world where poverty, recidivism, addiction, violence, homelessness, suicide, and discrimination are significantly reduced—and where underserved communities thrive through expanded opportunities. We strive to build this future alongside like-minded individuals who champion equity and hope for all people, from every walk of life.

Core Values

What We Stand For:

  • Compassion – Meeting every person with empathy and respect.

  • Resilience – Encouraging determination in the face of adversity.

  • Equity – Ensuring fair access to opportunity for all.

  • Collaboration – Building strong networks and partnerships.

  • Empowerment – Providing tools and resources to support independence.

  • Accountability – Delivering on promises with transparency and integrity.

Founder’s Story

The Power of Determination. The Impact of One Vision.

After serving 15 years in prison, Nyene Baker returned home with a mission—to create opportunities he never had and help others rebuild their futures with purpose and pride.

At age 31, Nyene Baker made a life-changing vow: to turn his own journey into a mission that would open doors for others. While serving a 15-year sentence, he studied, planned, and prepared to create something bigger than himself — a nonprofit dedicated to helping others build skills, confidence, and community.

Upon his release, that vision became Visionary Philanthropy Group — an organization built on the belief that potential is never lost. What began as one man’s promise has grown into a movement that has reached more than 7,000 lives through education, mentorship, and second-chance opportunities.

“I made a promise to change one life — and ended up changing thousands.”
— Nyene Baker, Founder & CEO

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Progress You Can See

Led 55 students to Google Headquarters for national coding hackathons.

2025 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award recipient — one of only three returning citizens ever honored in the award’s history.

Recognized by the City of Trenton for his “exceptional contributions as a neighborhood hero.” (2025)

Invited member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council. (2025)

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Every partnership, donation, and collaboration helps us expand opportunity for the next generation of leaders and change-makers. Join us in turning purpose into progress — one program, one partnership, and one person at a time.

The story continues, with you.

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