Plies has launched his non-profit organization, Big Gates and Plies Power Of Visions Foundation, Inc., as well as a scholarship program, the “Somebody Loves You” Scholarship Fund.

The will provide funding for legal representation, educational forums, classes, workshops, trainings, opportunities in the Tampa and Ft. Myers, Florida areas.

The organization’s “Somebody Loves You” Scholarship Fund 2008 is open to students who are currently enrolled or who will be entering an institution of higher learnign this Fall. Two scholarships will be awarded to a male and a female - in the amount of $5000 each.