Incorporated in Jacksonville. At work in Springfield, in Southern Africa, and in the Caribbean.
Read Our StoryGrouped by what each program gives back.
All ProgramsAlso at work in Madagascar, Nairobi and Mgombezi.
All Global WorkA gift pays a teenager for a summer of real work, or stocks a greenhouse.
All Ways to HelpDifferent backgrounds, disciplines and perspectives come together around one shared purpose: helping communities build lasting opportunity from within.
Staff across Jacksonville work alongside a board of directors and trustees who keep the mission moving. Together they bring the experience and the commitment to strengthen communities here and extend the work around the world.
Leadership
The Rev. Dr. Robert V. Lee IIIFounder & CEO
Shelly MarinoChief of Staff
Bobby LeeDirector of Organizational Strategy & Partnerships
Michelle HarcourtExecutive Director, Weaver Community Center
Terrance BrisbaneBSEC Executive Director
Debra DixonFinance DirectorFull staff
The Rev. Dr. Robert V. Lee IIIFounder & CEOShelly MarinoChief of StaffBobby LeeDirector of Organizational Strategy and Partnerships
Edye McCownExecutive Assistant to the Chairman & CEODebra DixonFinance Director
Debbie ClementsAccounting Assistant
Erica RamosNativeFresh Greenhouse AssistantMichelle HarcourtExecutive Director, Weaver Community Center Initiatives
Roszona DeSueLifePoint Career Institute, Director of Education
Lucy ColeyWeaver Community Center, Administrative Assistant
Dr. Roderick Love, Sr.Director of Youth Advocacy & Justice Programs
Rhecia WilliamsAcademic Coach
Diane Rogers, CAPSubstance Abuse & Mental Health Therapist
Stephanie Ortega, MCAPCompliance and Accessibility Manager
James Sweeney, LCSWClinical Supervisor, Youth Services
Lauren Timney, LMHCClinical Supervisor, Adult Services
Debbie McClendon-EllisLifePoint Career Institute, Admissions
Patricia FrancisYouth Services, Program Specialist
Matt HarcourtYouth Services, Program Specialist
Sterling HurstYouth Services Data and Impact Analyst
Antonette Johnson-McBrideCommunity Workforce & Events Specialist
Rachel Powellson, LCSWDirector of Outpatient Services
Susan Hardy, RMHCISubstance Abuse & Mental Health TherapistTerrance BrisbaneBSEC Executive Director
Makia HicksBSEC Office Manager
Willie FinklinBSEC Coaching Program Director
Davunda WatkinsYouth Services, Program SpecialistDirectors
Trustees
Our people make the work possible. Our community of supporters helps take it further. Give, volunteer or get involved and help us create what comes next.
