Welcome To English Bates Group Institute

The Mission of the Gulf Coast Education Empowerment Institute dba English Bates Group Institute, Inc., 501(c)3 non-profit is to provide educational services that are designed to increase the educational, economic, social, and emotional competence of family and community members with the goal of enhancing and improving lives.

Our Purpose

Parental and family Involvement

In our mobile, hustle and bustle society, parents regardless of whether they are two-parent household, or single-parent household have a difficult time just sitting at a table and having a meal together.

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Empowerment through Education

Often, parents are intimidated and feel a lack of confidence when engaging systems that house their children. It is very important that parents be involved in the lives of their children during their…

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Community Involvement and Support

We were stronger when we knew our neighbors and their children by name. We were stronger when children within the community were everyone’s children. WE were stronger when were involved in each…

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Our Seven Principles

Umoja

(Unity)

Let’s work for the collective good of us all. We must strive to maintain unity between family, community, race, and nation.

Kujichagulia

(Self-Determination)

Strive for independence and self-sufficiency. Do not allow anyone to define you as a person, race, or nation. Be your own voice.

Ujima

(Work & Responsibility)

Let’s be our brother’s keeper by cooperating and working together for our common good. Take responsibility for ourselves, our community, and future.

Ujamaa

(Cooperative Economics)

Practice cooperative economics in your community. Circulate your resources within your own community. Invest in your schools, businesses, and churches.

Nia

(Purpose)

Know who you are. Develop yourself and fulfill your potential in life. Take your knowledge and skills back to your community and help with building and maintaining your community.

Kuumba

(Creativity)

Be the best that you can be. Use your skills, talents, and creativity to build strong institutions in your community.

Imani

(Faith)

Always maintain a strong faith in God. Believe in your family, teachers, and leaders as a means of developing security and courage within yourself. Faith will provide you with the ability to overcome all obstacles that get in your way.

Help Raise Money For Our Cause

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English Bates Group Institute is proudly looking for sponsors to help with our cause. Contact us today to learn how you can promote and strengthen our community.