• GIO. Go Inspire Others.

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About the GIO Foundation

GIO Foundation is dedicated to honoring the legacy of Giovanni Emil Zappitelli by empowering children to “Go Inspire Others.” Through a combination of giving, education, and leadership development, we aim to create lasting change in the lives of children and their communities.

What is the GIO Foundation?
At the GIO Foundation, we believe every child has the potential to lead, give, and inspire.

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GIO University

Our online entrepreneur education platform extends beyond formal classroom training, helping individuals, specifically children learn ways to think outside of the box and expand their horizons when it comes to ways to build legacies for their families.

The limitations that have been placed on us by society can be removed and the opportunities can be become endless with the right mindset, resources, and opportunity to break free of generational cycles. With our robust and modern online training, face to face mentorship, and a tremendous desire to change the world, GIO Foundation and our educational tools are actively affecting change in our community day by day, course by course.

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Why it Matters

Every year, millions of children struggle with homelessness, hunger, and a lack of access to quality education. We are committed to changing that because children are the foundation of our future. The GIO Foundation is more than just a nonprofit. It’s a movement to build a generation that values giving, understands the importance of financial literacy, and leads with compassion.

GIO Foundation and City Church are providing so much happiness this holiday season!

GIO Foundation is JUST getting started. Our first event is at City Church in Gastonia, NC, where we are holding a toy drive to give away toys to families to make the season bright! Join us on December 21st from 10am to 1pm as we give toys away!