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AND DRIVEN BY PURPOSE

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We Lead with Heart, Collaboration, and a New Vision

With new leadership and renewed focus, we’re building on a decade of impact to shape what comes next.

THE REASON BEHIND WHAT WE DO

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OUR MISSION

To promote a collaborative community centered on quality housing, education, health and wellness, and opportunity.
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OUR VISION

To end intergenerational poverty through a holistic community revitalization effort.

THE CORE OF OUR COMMUNITY MODEL

These pillars create the framework for lasting change and a community where everyone belongs.
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Mixed-Income Housing

We envision a thriving community where families of all incomes live together in safe, high-quality homes that foster stability, connection, and opportunity.
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Cradle-to-Career Education

We are building a strong educational pipeline that begins in early childhood and supports every learner through school, career training, and lifelong success.
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Community Well-Being

We strive for a neighborhood where every resident has access to the resources, relationships, and environments that support health and belonging.
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Economic Vitality

We aim to create real pathways to financial stability by expanding access to jobs, skills, and opportunities that help families build lasting prosperity.

MEET THE TEAM

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Tiffany Capers

Chief Executive Officer

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Laura Colson

Chief Operating Officer
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Alisa Jones

Development Officer

Bre Duff

Marketing, Communications, & Development Specialist

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Natasha Harris

Director of Organizational Management
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Leonard Politowicz

Director of Operations, Facilities and Finance

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Tomay Gowens

Director of Education Programs
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Jackie Lytch

Life Navigator for Older Adults and Pre-Family Self Sufficiency (Pre-FSS)

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Tammy Walker

Life Navigator for Family Self Sufficiency (FSS)

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Yosel Fernandez

Workforce Development Life Navigator (Bilingual)
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Terri Newkirk

Workforce Development Life Navigator
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Zavina Brown

PT Community Advocate Neighbor

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Stuart Sherril,
Chairman

Board Class of 2022

Vice Chairman, SteelFab, Inc.

Michelle Elam,
Secretary

Board Class of 2023

Community Volunteer

William Hodges,
Vice Chair

Board Class of 2024

Founding Partner,
Piedmont Capital

Homiar Hathiram,
Treasurer

Board Class of 2024

Partner, Enterprise Client
Aon

MEMBERS AT LARGE

Trey Anglin

Board Class of 2022

Executive Director
Wells Fargo Commercial Banking 

Brian Morgan

Board Class of 2025

Managing Director
Truist Securities 

Venton Bell, Jr.

Board Class of 2024

Director Compliance and Critical Infastructure
Duke Energy, Inc.

Jon Morris

Board Class of 2025

Senior Partner 
Beacon Partners 

Crystal Byrd

Board Class of 2022

Director Communications, Marketing, and DEI
Piedmont Airlines

Cindy Praeger

Board Class of 2023

CEO
Veranda Partners

Jequetta Caldwell

Board Class of 2024

Program Coordinator I
The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs

Robin Stuart

Board Class of 2022

Managing Director
Bank of America

Gerald Hayes

Board Class of 2025

Senior Vice President 
Regions Bank

Jessie Wei

Board Class of 2022

Partner
Marcum Asia CPAs LLP

Lauren Henry

Board Class of 2025

Director of Acquisitions 
Red Stone Equity Partners, LLC

Angela H. Woods

Board Class of 2025

Chief Operating Officer
Crossnore Communities for Children

David L. Howard

Board Class of 2019

Principal
DL Howard Consulting Group

Trevor Melito

Board Class of 2025

Managing Partner
Sandee Road Ventures

HOW DO WE MAKE THIS HAPPEN?

Together – with the help of our gracious donors and volunteers.

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