CUMMING, Ga. (AP) – Each of Tarik Kindell’s family members and friends agree that he was an incredibly giving person – in more ways than one.
Not only was he funny and charismatic, always knowing exactly what to say to make someone smile. He was also there for his close friends and even strangers when they most needed help.
His mother, Diane Davis, said it was simply in his nature. The two of them spoke often about his dreams of opening up his own nonprofit to help other students and kids in communities across the world.
“It first started out as a literacy foundation,” Diane said. “He liked to read a lot, so he wanted kids to love reading. He thought reading could open up so many opportunities for kids to explore the world in their imagination.”
While he still bounced ideas off his mom for the nonprofit, Tarik decided to put off the dream until after college. He began studying engineering at Kennesaw State University, and he knew he would have more time after graduation to start a successful organization.