Change Begins With Access

Change for FiveHundred was founded in 2017 by Marcus Byrd-Ray Sr. in Richmond, California, to help address barriers facing youth and families through community action, mentorship, education, athletics, violence prevention and access to resources.

We believe communities already possess talent, leadership and potential. Our role is to connect people, resources and opportunity so that potential can grow.

Our Mission

Empower youth and strengthen families by expanding access to mentorship, education, athletics, life skills, community resources and opportunities that support long-term personal and community development.

Our Vision

Communities where every young person has access to the relationships, resources, experiences and opportunities needed to develop their potential and build a positive future.

Our Approach

Listen: Identify real needs. Connect: Bring resources and people together. Build: Develop projects around those needs. Deliver: Put opportunities into communities. Grow: Build lasting community capacity.