About Us
The Axel Adams Foundation
The Axel Adams Foundation (AAF) was founded by community activist, Axel Adams. AAF strives to impact and empower the Central Savannah River Area by extending support and outreach to those in the community in which we serve. We envision a community in which youth and adults thrive, realizing their full potential, to drive a new era of development, growth and productivity.
Our mission is to make long-term improvements in education, health and wellness, and to acknowledge socioeconomic issues in the CSRA with hopes of invoking positive, transformational and sustainable change.
OUR FOUNDER
Axel D. Adams is employed with Delta Air Lines as a Manager, External Partnerships with the responsibility of deepening and strengthening relationships with various organizations. He holds a position created for him to represent four key aspects of the enterprise: Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Supplier Diversity, and Government Affairs. Axel represents Delta on the Atlanta Aerotropolis Board as the Board Treasure, SCLC President’s Advisory Board, National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Corporate Advisory Committee, Atlanta Metro Chamber of Commerce Foundation Board, Disability: IN International Certification Committee, National Hispanic Chamber, US Black Chamber and the US Pan Asian Chamber.
Mr. Axel Adams, Founder
Prior to joining Delta, he was the National Director of Outreach for Tom Steyer's 2020 Presidential Campaign. His overall responsibility was to keep the campaign focused on AA voters’ issues, concerns and what is important to them.
Axel’s most noted employment was with the Rainbow PUSH Coalition (RPC) where the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. is the Founder and President. Axel served as Chief Operations Officer, overseeing bureaus, staff, conferences, and programs. He also held the positions of Bureau Chief, National Director of Faith Based Initiatives, and National Youth Director.
Prior to RPC, Axel was with Westinghouse Savannah River Company in Aiken, SC as a supervisor in the Nuclear Materials Processing Division. During his employment there, he was the first African American to receive the Community Service Award.
Axel is a recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award received from President Barack Obama and many awards/honors such as The Georgia Assembly passed House Bill 1984 for his dedication to the betterment of the citizens of the State of Georgia; The South Carolina Senate recognized Axel Adams and passed Resolution 1118 for his significant contributions and outstanding achievements in the fields of politics, business, and community outreach.
He is President of the Axel Adams Foundation (www.axeladamsfoundation.com), which is committed to making long-term improvements in education, health and wellness, and combating socioeconomic issues in the Central Savannah River Area. Axel has the honor of being the first African American elected to serve on City Council in New Ellenton South Carolina at the early age of 22 years old, serving two-four-year elected terms on city council. Axel was Acting-Mayor and Police commissioner for three years, and the first African American to serve in this capacity as well. He is the author of a book entitled “The Journey”, a book detailing his life experiences in politics, community service, and social activism.
He holds a Master Degree in Business Administration, and an Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. Axel says that God is first in his life.
"Giving back and supporting others is love in action."
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Denise is currently employed as a Bookkeeper.
Member of the Axel Adams Scholarship Foundation. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Safety and Forensics from Capella University, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security from Austin Peay State University, and an Associate’s degree in Mortuary Science from Piedmont Technical College.
With a strong commitment to service, Shantrice proudly served in the United States Army for eight years. She has spent nine years working in the public school systems of Montgomery and Aiken Counties and is currently employed at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys helping troubled youth and giving back to her community.
"I believe volunteering offers the chance to give something back to the community with the hope that I can make a difference in someone's life."
Cassandra is employed with the United Parcel Service Corporate office in Aiken, SC
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AAF Board Members
"Giving back is where you give, and then nothing happens. No benefits for you, no recognition, nothing tangible gets sent your way. Your biggest and sole reward is the realization that you’ve made a significant change in someone’s life. And if not 'significant' then a positive change nevertheless."
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Cindy is currently employed as an Administrative Lietenant at Plant Votgle.
"True kindness is giving to others in need, without expecting reward in return."
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Karen is a national leader, speaker, Founder and President of Sisterhood Diary national organization.
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"Giving back to me is a feeling , a sense of gratification that you are making a positive change in someone's life to achieve their vision."
"A person that is willing to serve his community in any way possible, in order to ensure that all are treated equally."
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Garrick currently works as a Field Engineer.