Building legacy, one scholar at a time.

Calvin D. Butts Inc., was founded in 2010 by Calvin’s mother Sharon E. Butts, and brother Christopher Butts. Organized following Calvin’s tragic passing in 2009. During his brief life of 26 years, Calvin left a positive impact on many who have crossed his path and that legacy continues today through all of our scholarship recipients and programs.

We are on a mission to create a legacy by providing hope and support for our future leaders.

To date, Calvin D Butts. Inc., has awarded scholarships to over 100 deserving scholars across the nation through the Calvin Butts Memorial Scholarship Program. CDB has since expanded programs to bridge the gap in underserved communities further. We would not be able to carry out our mission without the help of our partners and supporters. By faith, we believe we will continue to increase the lives we impact worldwide. Your gift and support is greatly appreciated.

Our Mission

Our mission is to honor Calvin’s legacy through primary, secondary and post secondary education by providing mentorship, enrichment programs, activities, and support for underserved youth nationwide. 

MEET THE TEAM

  • CEO & Founder

    Sharon E. Butts is a Riverhead, NY native. Growing up in a single-family household, Sharon was really close with her mother Rosa Estelle Carter (MeMa) to her grandchildren (Calvin and Christopher). Sharon grew up close to her mother's side of the family and their kids.

    After high school, Sharon took on a career as a bus driver in her early twenties. She worked with the same company through birthing two children and her marriage. She would finally retire from driving in 2019 after sustaining injuries.

    After Calvin's tragic death in 2009, Sharon became heavily involved in the progress of Calvin D. Butts Inc and Calvin Butts Memorial Scholarship program and is a great asset in forming CBMS into what it is today.

  • CFO & Co-Founder

    Christopher Butts is a native of Riverhead, Long Island. He graduated in 2005 and matriculated to Rome, Georgia after the death of his brother. He was granted an opportunity to teach lacrosse and felt that was the change he needed in his life. Once the season was over, he transitioned to Atlanta, because he felt it coincided with his energetic and outing personality.

    At the age of thirty-three, Christopher has managed to obtain an undergraduate degree in Social Science and a Master’s Degree in Leadership. He is a special needs teacher in Fulton County and a proud member of Mount Paran Church of God, where her serves as a youth mentor for the special need’s family ministry. Having a background in coaching lacrosse and education, it put Chris in a position to contribute to the lives of high school seniors.

    Christopher’s mission is to continue helping and connecting people, and improving the lives of those around him through education and leadership.