Empowering Youth for a Brighter Future

I’m writing to acknowledge your presentation of the King of Kings Foundation here at The Middle School of Pleasantville. The Feurtado Brother’s gave a compelling account of their experiences with missed education and law enforcement. They provided a stimulating and relevant discussion among our eighth grade students. We anticipate a second opportunity to hear from them, and we certainly recommend them for an audience with other schools and institutions.

On behalf of the more than 780,000 residents of the Fifth Congressional District of New York, I greatly commend the honorees and the King of Kings Foundation. Your efforts have empowered our younger generations and made a tremendous difference in the community here in Southeast Queens and across New York City.

Since the establishment of the King of Kings Foundation in 2005, Todd and Lance have remained steadfast in their mission to educate, motivate, uplift, and inspire youth to reach their full potential. Through countless workshops, summits, and presentations in schools, churches, youth detention centers, prisons, recreation centers, and even movie theaters, they have equipped our young people with the essential tools to navigate and overcome societal challenges.

The King of Kings Foundation's impact on our community is profound. By focusing on the physical, economic, cultural, and spiritual development of our youth, their work continues to make a lasting mark on the lives of many. The Feurtado Brothers' story is a shining example that paves the way for a brighter, more hopeful future for the next generation.

As the Speaker of the New York City Council, I am very happy to extend my warmest greetings to everyone gathered tonight for the King of Kings Foundation’s 10th Annual Kings Gala Black Tie Affair!

Since it's founding in 2005 by Todd and Lance Feurtado, this wonderful Springfield Gardens based organization has stood as a force for positive change, transforming the lives at risk youth throughout our beloved borough of Queens.

It makes such a difference when there is someone who understands the challenges they face and will meet them where they are. Your mission, “to inform our youth about the dangers of guns, drugs, gang violence and the lack of education” thereof, positions you as a leader in Cure Violence outreach. You are all true stewards of the well-being of our future. 

I am honored that my school was chosen as the place to begin the Anti-Drug/Anti-Gang Warrior Tour. Based on many of the evaluations I read, my students learned a lot from the presentation. The summit proved to be successful.

Best wishes and congratulations for all the hard work that has gone into the King of Kings Foundation. No one can duplicate the sincerity that tis organization brings to its mission.

Your hardworking staff have worked tireless to interrupt the cycle of senseless gang violence and trauma. Your programs provide positive interventions and give young people at risk a second change to get on the right track with their families and neighborhoods.

The King of Kings Foundation, under the visionary leadership of Todd and Lance Feurtado, has long been a beacon of hope and transformation for our youth. Your not-for-profit organization has consistently reached out to children and young adults at risk, addressing a wide array of issues that impede their social, physical, economic, cultural, and spiritual development. Your tireless efforts in nurturing the potential of our young people are truly commendable and have made a profound difference in the lives of many.