Ricardo Perry

National Program Director at Friends of the Children

Ricardo was born and raised in the heart of North Charleston, South Carolina. He became a Police Officer for the City of Hanahan, SC in 2007 and later became a School Resource Officer for Hanahan Middle School, where the true intent of his life’s purpose was revealed. As a result, in 2010, Ricardo started The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Club, a program with a mission to guide young men in grades 3-12 through the often-challenging transitions from childhood to manhood through intentional mentoring. The aim of the Club was to raise servant leaders in the community through character building, promoting positive relationships, and establishing effective goal-setting practices. This program continues to serve children in the Charleston area today.


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