PURPOSE AND TALENT, INC.
MIAMI, FLORIDA

Purpose and Talent, Inc. is a non-profit organization established under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Founded on May 13, 2010, in Miami-Dade County, Florida, its mission centers around nurturing and valuing substance within the realms of Art and Music as catalysts for conscious stimulation. Recognized by the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce for its contributions to the community, Purpose and Talent engages with youth across several cities in Miami-Dade County through partnerships with local schools, promoting constructive use of their talents among kids and teenagers. The organization emphasizes redefining creative power by reaching out during events such as elementary school career days. Andrae Barnes serves as both President and Treasurer of the nonprofit. Under his leadership, Purpose and Talent Incorporated develops initiatives that encourage individuals from various communities to leverage their abilities towards goals of conscience stimulation. By facilitating performances on stage, the organization aims to direct participants towards constructive pathways in life, thus using art as a tool for discouraging involvement with drugs, violence, or gangs. This mission is encapsulated by their slogan—'Redefining the Power of CreAtivity'. Since its inception, Purpose and Talent Incorporated has focused on community engagement through activities that promote talents while aiming to remove individuals from harmful environments. The nonprofit operates out of Miami at 729 NW 2nd Street with contact available via phone at (305) 457-3417. More information can be found on their website, purposeandtalent.com. As of October 12, 2021, the company's last significant event was its reinstatement, with an annual report for the year 2024 due on February 1, 2024.