The birth of The Montez Foundation has been nothing short of a blessing to our lives and our community. The road that got us here was not easy. Andre was a Birmingham Native. He was a graduate of E.B. Erwin High School and after graduating he pursued a career as a barber. He was one of the best at his craft. After over a decade-long career as a barber because of Health reasons Andre made a transition in his career and began working at ACIPCO in Birmingham. Throughout Andre's life, he was known as someone who would give the shirt off of his back for anyone. Andre fought a life-long battle with Sickle-Cell Disease and passed away on February 27, 2020. In his honor and because of our faith in Jesus, we are inspired to live selfless lives and spread love and joy everywhere we go, just as Andre lived his life. Andre is the inspiration behind our name and each day we remember his heart and his love for serving others. To my brother, I love and miss you always.

-Michael Campbell, President