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About Us

Empowering People. Strengthening Communities.

We believe that every person deserves an opportunity to build a better future, every family deserves access to essential resources, and every community deserves the opportunity to thrive.

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Our nonprofit organization is dedicated to empowering individuals and families through community outreach, civic engagement, housing assistance, hunger relief, and second-chance opportunities. We work to address the challenges that prevent people from reaching their full potential by connecting them with resources, support, and opportunities for positive change.

 

Through our voter registration drives, we encourage eligible citizens to participate in the democratic process and make their voices heard. Through our hunger relief initiatives, we help provide meals and essential resources to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Our homeownership assistance program helps aspiring homeowners explore resources and pathways toward achieving the dream of owning a home. Additionally, our felony expungement services help eligible individuals explore opportunities to clear their records, overcome barriers, and pursue a brighter future.

Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen communities by expanding access to civic participation, food assistance, homeownership opportunities, and second chances. Through advocacy, community partnerships, education, and direct assistance, we strive to remove barriers, restore hope, and create meaningful opportunities for individuals and families to succeed.

Our Vision

We envision communities where individuals have the resources and support they need to thrive, families have opportunities to build stability and generational wealth, citizens are empowered to participate in democracy, and people are not permanently defined by their past mistakes.

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We believe that stronger communities begin when people are given the opportunity, encouragement, and support to move forward.

Board Members

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Heather Steele

Trustee

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Madeline Johnson

Vice-President

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Benjamine L. Smith

Trustee

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Mary Bourne

Secretary

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Brenda Bell Caffee

Member

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Janet Baldwyn

Treasurer

Carlos K. Brown

Member

Alethea Shaw-Milton

Board Attorney

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