Services

We offer a comprehensive range of creative solutions tailored to meet your unique needs.

Youth Empowerment

Empowering at-risk youth through education and training programs to help them achieve self-sufficiency and stability.

Violence Reduction

Offering opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and contribute to the digital economy, fostering economic growth.

Inequity Reduction

Working towards reducing inequity by providing marginalized populations with the tools they need to succeed in the digital age.

WHY: We have Girls Who Code because diversity in the tech sector is crucial for innovation and progress. According to 2023 statics currently show that Black people make up 8% of the U.S. tech industry. And of the 8% of Black people in the tech industry; Black women represent 3% and Hispanic women 1%. By empowering young women with tech skills, we bridge the gender gap and create a more inclusive and dynamic workforce that benefits everyone.
This free in-person club, Instructed by Alysia Smith, begins May 29, 2024 ( grades 3-5) and June 5, 2024 (grades 6-12). We encourage young women to join the Tech Sisterhood-Unite, Innovate, and Thrive.
Girls Who Code aims to empower young women by providing them with opportunities in the tech industry.
VPG was founded by Nyene Baker, who had a turbulent past involving violence and crime. He wants to prevent others from making the same mistakes he did and teach them self-control. At the age of 17 years old, Nyene had his first shoot out and by 20 he caught his first adult record selling drugs. By 26, he had already experienced 4 attempts on his life, and at age 30, he was arrested by the FBI and sentenced to 180 months in Federal Prison.
Why This Program: Nyene wants to prevent others from making the same mistakes he did and teach them self-control. The Violence Prevention and Intervention Program was formed because every person deserves the chance to learn from mistakes without enduring the same consequences. By teaching self-control and conflict resolution, we can break cycles of violence and create safer communities where individuals can thrive without resorting to harmful actions.

Breakbeat Code: Music creation to introduce young people to coding to coding, making technology accessible and engaging
Google CS First Foundational skills in computer science
These programs, initiated by Nyene Baker's personal experience, aim to bring tech opportunities and training to underserved communities.
Why: We believe that access to tech education and training should not be limited by socioeconomic status. By providing these opportunities, we empower individuals to advance their careers and contribute to the digital economy, fostering economic growth and reducing inequity. Currently, Hispanics make up 16.7% of the U.S workforce and about 8% of the tech industry and Blacks 14.3% of the workforce and only 8% in the tech industry.
Never Ending Relentlessness Determines Success
Nyene Baker created Nerds With Swag which is the N.E.R.D.S acronym for the title above. These initiatives aim to empower youth and adults in underserved communities worldwide to embrace their nerdy passions with confidence, the initiative promotes pride in intellectual pursuits and idealizes positive achievements like learning tech over illegal activities.
Returning Citizens
This program, created by Nyene Baker after facing challenges reintegrating into society post-prison, offers support and resources to individuals transitioning from incarceration.
Why: We understand the challenges returning citizens face and the importance of support in rebuilding their lives. By offering hope, motivation, and resources, we empower individuals to overcome obstacles and become productive members of society, reducing recidivism and promoting rehabilitation.
Unlock Your Potential
Nyene Baker is an in-demand speaker for keynote events. He has addressed audiences from all walks of life in the past 3 years, spreading his message of determination and joy to businesses, schools, charitable institutions, and gatherings of individuals.
With his history of overcoming adversity and rising to the pinnacle of respect and personal success he can identify with all challenges and goals presented by any audience.
Inequity Reduction
VPG advocates for social justice and equity issues, focusing on mental health, criminal justice reform, and expungement laws.
Why: We advocate for public policy because systemic change is necessary to address underlying issues and create a fair and just society. By advocating for reforms in mental health, criminal justice, and expungement laws, we strive to create a more equitable and compassionate system that uplifts communities and promotes healing and rehabilitation over punishment.

Our Strategy

Visionary Philanthropy Group Brings

Breakbeat Code To NYC

Ladies and Gentlemen, Visionary Philanthropy Group Inc., in collaboration with Latino Spirit Media, made history on Friday, May 31, 2024. They brought together 55 students and 13 chaperones for a transformative experience at the Google headquarters in New York City, participating in the New York City Summer Jam BreakBeatCode Hackathon. Held at Google's prestigious location at 335 West Houston St., this event marked a significant milestone for all involved.
As the Founder and CEO of Visionary Philanthropy Group Inc., Nyene Baker, along with Visionary Philanthropy Group's Executive Assistant, Kadine Shirley, worked tirelessly to ensure the success of this event. They stayed up until 1 AM handling Google waivers, sending reminders, and organizing the trip to make sure everyone was included. Baker, exemplifying dedication, woke up at 4:30 AM to be at the pick-up location by 5:30 AM and even drove an extra Mercedes Sprinter 15-passenger van in addition to the chartered 54-passenger bus. His commitment, along with the efforts of the VPG team, Latino Spirit Media, and the Executive Director/Founder Diego Maya was instrumental in making this event a reality.
Jazzmin Willingham, the Executive Director and Founder of She Is Her 365 Inc., played a crucial role in the success of this trip. As an intern, facilitator, and volunteer for VPG, she assisted with recruitment, back office tasks, and chaperoning, alongside her daughter Dyon Patterson. Israel Martin, the Founder and CEO of Redefining The Youth, also volunteer and facilitator of VPG assisted in bringing a group of young ladies from Baker's Violence Prevention and Intervention program and Girls Who Code Club, including her wonderful daughter Blessyn Walker. Teri Moore from the Federal Public Defender Office Reentry program provided exceptional support, helping with breakfast and maintaining student organization throughout the day.
Donell Whitley, a VPG facilitator, was another key figure, offering endless assistance and keeping a close eye on the students. His dedication and enjoyment of the event were evident.

Baker expressed immense gratitude to Freddie Rosado, the owner of McDonald's at 501 Chambers St., in Trenton NJ and his staff for coming in early to help prepare the breakfast, sponsor the breakfast, that helped set a positive tone for the day. The chartered bus and van were filled to capacity, a sight Baker described as a "Dream Come True from God."
The Hackathon itself was a remarkable event, livestreamed globally with special guest Supernatural, the legendary freestyle hip hop artist, and DJ Siege providing music. The event began with Dale Allsopp, Director of Google Ads Responsibility Office, inspiring the crowd to believe in their dreams. He aslo talked about how Supernatural ended his rap career. Richard Achee, Head of Infrastructure Partnerships/Privacy Sandbox at Google and creator of BreakBeatCode, captivated the students by teaching them how to create music with code using Earsketch. In less than two hours, the students learned Python coding, music production, and the functions of a code editor/digital audio workstation, creating their own beats and becoming artist engineers.

After lunch, Aaron Wade, a young African-American Creative Technologist at Google, shared his experience working with Lupe Fiasco on Gen AI for rappers and songwriters, inspiring the students with his story because they had the opportunity to see a young man of color who partnered with a star rapper to create a AI platform. The highlight of the day was Supernatural, who freestyled over beats made by the students, turning the event into a lively and interactive session. His 30-minute plus freestyle, where he incorporated items from the audience into his rap, left everyone in awe.
The event concluded with a Q&A session, where Baker felt immense pride as his young ladies from various programs confidently asked questions. A particularly memorable moment was when nine-year-old Parker Stephens asked Supernatural about his favorite book, prompting Supernatural to share one of his favorites. This interaction underscored the importance of curiosity and learning, a sentiment that resonates deeply with Baker, who asked his mentor Michael Harry-O Harris the Founder of Death Row Records while in Federal Prison what was his top 5 books after that question Harris introduced Baker into Philanthropy,Baker came up with his nonprofit name,and the rest is history.
Overall, the Google NYC trip was a life-changing experience for many, making a significant impact on all attendees. The event was a resounding success, attended by 300 students on-site and over 3,000 students online from more than 37 countries. Visionary Philanthropy Group Inc. and Latino Spirit Media are profoundly grateful for the opportunity to partner with BreakBeatCode and reach such a broad audience that gives them exposure in over 37 countries. They extend their heartfelt thanks to all donors, sponsors, students, parents, chaperones, friends, organizations, and schools that contributed to making this event a success.

Nyene Baker

Founder/CEO

Edna Odukoya

Secretary

Dr. Catrice Kees, Ph.D

Treasurer

Liz Brinkerhoff

Chairwoman

Anthony Bush

VP Business Development

Michael J. Frank

Board Advisor

Laila Shareef Wilson-McCoy

Vice Chairwoman

Richard Achée

Board Advisor

Paul Martinetti, MD

Board Advisor