We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation governed by a five-person volunteer board whose working backgrounds are the things this organization actually does: nonprofit leadership, legal services, bookkeeping, communications and community support. The board holds the charitable funds, approves the sponsored projects, and answers for how both are handled. The programs are run by people who have sat on the other side of the systems they are trying to make easier.
The organization was built around a simple observation: the people closest to a problem usually have the clearest idea of how to solve it, and what stops them is rarely the idea. It is the infrastructure. Somebody has to receive the money, account for it, keep the records and answer for the compliance. Doing that well for our own projects meant we could do it for other people too.
The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Every board position is a voting position, and board members serve without compensation.
President and Executive Director
Tyler oversees the direction and the day to day running of the organization, from programs and administration to fundraising, partnerships and community outreach, and he carries out the decisions the board makes. He is also its primary representative, and the person responsible for keeping every program and project pointed at the mission. He holds an MBA and has worked as a paralegal and a social services worker.
Secretary
Jacob keeps the official corporate and board records: meeting minutes, resolutions, written consents and the rest of the governance paperwork. He supports board administration and makes sure the organization's official actions are properly documented. His background is bookkeeping, payroll and business operations, and he has navigated re-entry himself.
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Michael helps oversee financial accountability. He maintains and reviews the financial records, monitors income and expenses, assists with financial reporting, and helps the board oversee the responsible use of donations and nonprofit resources. He is a proud U.S. Air Force veteran, and brings the service and discipline that came with it to the role.
Director of Communications
Sarka-Jonae oversees communications and public messaging, including social media, promotional content and community announcements, and keeps the wording consistent across the organization and its projects. She works to put the programs, events, volunteer openings and community impact in front of the people who would want to know about them.
Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships
Carrie connects the organization to the communities it serves. She recruits and onboards volunteers, reaches out to businesses, nonprofits and community organizations, builds partnerships, coordinates community service opportunities, represents the organization at events, and helps people find the programs and resources they need.
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