Welcome to the official website for the Brothers of 1-5-1, Incorporated!! I would like to personally thank Brother Kenneth Elliott for his hard work and dedication to making this website a reality. We realize that to reach the masses, we need several social media outlets to promote our agenda and ideals.

As brothers of this illustrious organization, we pledged to uphold the principles of “Integrity and Achievement” and to make a impact on our communities. I am extremely proud to see the various achievements that each brother has accomplished in a variety of areas. Time and geographical distance may have separated us over the years but the ties that bind us together will always be our passion for music and this beloved brotherhood. I have always envisioned that the reach of the brotherhood would exceed the Hampton Roads area and our beloved “Home By The Sea”. I believe that with all that is occurring in our society today, our brotherhood has the ability to make an impact and to change lives.

I have developed a Strategic Plan outlining the next five years that I believe will usher in a new phase of our brotherhood. We had an opportunity to discuss the Plan at length at our Brotherhood Reunion in Washington, D.C. and I forwarded a copy of the Plan via social media. Please take time to review the Plan and offer any comments or suggestions that you may have and determine which of the areas you can assist in making it a reality. One of the major initiatives outlined in the Strategic Plan is the formation of a separate not-for-profit foundation which will serve as a vehicle to support our scholarship and community endeavors. The foundation has been named Help Them We Will Foundation and will support initiatives such as a Music Showcase, the reinstatement of the Michael J. Bryant Memorial Scholarship for graduating high school male students and the formation of book scholarships for students currently involved in the Hampton Choral and Band programs, to name a few. The Brotherhood has started a Capital Campaign to raise funds for the foundation and the goal is to reach
$10,000.00.

I hope and pray that you and your family are prosperous and in good health and that a new “fire” will be lit for 1-5-1. I am forever honored to be your Brother.

Help Them We Will,
Bro. Aaron Gumbs
8 Cent’s Spring 90