AARP Purpose Prize Awarded to GBCI Founder
Hal Garman and Co-Founder Spence Limbocker
We are thrilled to announce that Rev. Hal Garman and Spence Limbocker have been named winners of the AARP Purpose Prize, a national honor celebrating visionary leaders whose dedication is transforming communities and inspiring lasting change.
GBCI founders were selected out of 1400 applicants nationwide.
About the AARP Purpose Prize
AARP Purpose Prize honors extraordinary non-profit founder aged 50 and older who use their life experience to create lasting social impact. Each organization receives $75,000 and a year of technical support to strengthen the organization's work.
About GBCI
The Gaithersburg Beloved Community Initiative (GBCI) is a nonprofit founded by residents of Asbury Methodist Village (AMV) that nurtures intergenerational relationships and promotes social justice through programs with youth, families, and older adults in the city of Gaithersburg, Maryland. GBCI’s goal is to realize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a “Beloved Community,” where individuals from diverse backgrounds can have equal opportunities to live healthy, fulfilling lives. Our volunteer-led programs cover early education literacy and and art programs, mentorship, English conversation classes, and more. Together we collaborate with residents at Asbury, community partners, and passionate individuals in Gaithersburg to create better outcomes for marginalized communities. GBCI’s offices are located at Asbury Methodist Village.
Congratulations to Rev. Hal Garman, Spence Limbocker, and the entire GBCI community on this remarkable achievement. We could not be prouder, this honor celebrates both the vision of our founders and the Beloved Community we continue to build together.