Our Mission
We are the charitable arm of AGB Investigative Services, Inc., a full-service security company. AGB stands for Always Giving Back. Our business has created hundreds of professional opportunities for adults, particularly in underserved areas of Chicago.
In 2012, the AGB Foundation was established to serve minority high school students and young adults. It is missioned to disrupt the cycle of poverty through workforce development, financial wellness, and philanthropy.
Our Story
The AGB Foundation was established by Dr. Denitra Griffin and her husband John Griffin, Jr. Denitra is a veteran educator and school administrator who holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from DePaul University. John is a security expert and the founder of AGB Investigative Services Inc., one of Inner City 100’s fastest growing businesses nationwide in 2015. Together, they have more than 35 years of combined experience in business and education. Both John and Denitra are passionate about service and giving back to their communities. They initiated the AGB Foundation College Scholarships and Summer Business Internship in 2012. The AGB Community Appreciation and Family Love programs were added in 2015.
Our Story
The AGB Foundation was established by Denitra Griffin and her husband John Griffin, Jr. Denitra is a veteran educator and school administrator who holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from DePaul University. John is a security expert and the founder of AGB Investigative Services Inc., one of Inner City 100’s fastest growing businesses nationwide in 2015. Together, they have more than 35 years of combined experience in business and education. Both John and Denitra are passionate about service and giving back to their communities. They initiated the AGB Foundation College Scholarships and Summer Business Internship in 2012. The AGB Community Appreciation and Family Love programs were added in 2015.
Board Members
Denitra d. Griffin
CEO
Always Giving Back Foundation
John Griffin, Jr
CEO
AGB Investigative Services
Les Goldstein
Chief Investment Officer
Personal Financial Strategies
Kenya Pettigrew
Senior VP Corporate & Institutional Services
Northern Trust-Chicago
Najia Griffin
College Student
Marguerite Butler
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The Need We See
Young people of color in Chicago need our help. They’re failing, in record numbers, at getting jobs and continue to face challenges with staying in school. The numbers paint a disturbing picture:
Source: Great Cities Institute, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2016
“The crisis of joblessness for young people of color is chronic and concentrated. The conditions in Chicago are among the worst, and evident when compared to the U.S., Illinois, New York, and Los Angeles.”
—UIC Great Cities Institute report, January 2016
350+
Families supported annually through Family First care packages
290+
Youth served
8,600+
Hours of internship and coaching provided
$55,500
Scholarships awarded