THE SPREAD LOVE TEAM
EchoSlim
EchoSlim is a DJ / producer that has been giving back since his conception. From sharing his lunch since kindergarten to mentoring young people now, Echo is all about helping others get into the best position to win. No matter how major or minor his contribution. Music is the vehicle that has taken Echo around the world and given him the ability to reach a multitude of different communities and make life long connections with the people in those communities.
From conducting music workshops throughout North America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, to providing resources to underserved communities in these regions, Echo believes helping communities achieve self sustainability is the key to their genuine growth and socioeconomic progress.
Shalena Forde
Shalena Forde is a behavioral professional, student, and cross-sector advocate dedicated to being of service through her lifelong commitment to society. She works to assist in the provision and care for individuals who lack access to basic mental health services.
With nearly eight years of experience working with nonprofits, Shalena has developed extensive expertise in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and providing trauma-informed care. Her work focuses on meeting the diverse physical, mental, psychological, and educational needs of young individuals and adults facing a wide range of profound challenges. As a Support Broker, she has worked closely with individuals requiring specialized support, an experience that has shaped her ability to engage and communicate with diverse populations while maintaining sensitivity to the needs of disadvantaged communities.
Shalena graduated with honors from CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) with an Associate’s degree in Business Administration and is currently pursuing a BA/MA in Psychology at CUNY City College. Through her academic and professional journey, she continues to advocate for equitable access to mental health resources and holistic community support, using her cross-sector approach to foster meaningful, sustainable change.
Bottles Belafonte
Bottles Belafonte is a rapper, songwriter, philanthropist and community organizer. He is always giving back to those in need through a series of outreach events. His lyrics always match up with his actions. Bottles never talks about topics that do not positively benefit or uplift people.
Constantly Spreading Love, Bottles understands that words and lyrics are just as important as doing positive deeds.
Bottles has played major rolls in organizing food drives to feed the homeless, providing supplies and clothing for those in need, and building community farms in areas that are considered to be food deserts.