TeamUni'Que

Welcome to Our Board of Directors Page

At Uni’Que Basket Giving Corporation (UBGC), our Board of Directors provides the vision, integrity, and leadership that guide our

mission forward. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rooted in Metro Detroit, we are dedicated to uplifting seniors, children, families, and unhoused

neighbors through programs that restore dignity, spark joy, and strengthen community connection.

UBGC operates a growing network of outreach initiatives designed to meet people where they are:

Comforting Seniors – delivering blankets, comfort items, and compassionate support to seniors in underserved facilities
Smiles 4Kids & Caiden’s Legacy – literacy‑centered outreach that encourages reading, creativity, and emotional wellness for children
In the “D” Freeshop – a mobile pop‑up offering free clothing, hygiene items, and essentials with dignity and respect
Mobile Food Pantry & Reading Garden 4 Kids – nourishing families while promoting literacy and community engagement
Legacy Library – curated book bundles that inspire imagination, confidence, and lifelong learning

Our Board ensures that every UBGC program reflects our core belief: Kindness, dignity, and community can transform lives.

Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate, and more inclusive future for everyone we serve.

UBGC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The UBGC Board of Directors provides strategic leadership, accountability, and mission‑driven guidance to ensure that every program reflects dignity, compassion, and excellence. Our Board supports long‑term sustainability, strengthens community partnerships, and helps steward UBGC’s legacy of service across Detroit and beyond.

Board Responsibilities

Strategic oversight — guiding UBGC’s long‑term direction and organizational growth
Financial stewardship — ensuring transparency, accountability, and responsible resource management
Program support — strengthening the impact and sustainability of UBGC’s outreach initiatives
Community partnerships — building relationships with schools, senior homes, shelters, and local organizations
Mission alignment — upholding UBGC’s values of dignity, compassion, literacy, and legacy