We firmly believe that impacted communities are their own greatest champions. That’s why we provide training to help communities understand government systems and effectively engage at local, state, and federal levels to promote systemic change.

 We are seeking funding to acquire 86-95 acres of land to develop a proof of concept for a smart city, which will include the development of future oriented energy efficient and weather resistant green homes, and smart streets. This project site will serve as a technology research hub/ community to study the effectiveness of materials and emerging technologies that can melt snow and extract and conserve water resources, thereby preserving roadways, and providing for better passenger safety, and saving on highway maintenance. We are currently seeking funding to purchase the land and to complete environmental studies, and for architectural and engineering design, development, and construction.

The purpose of this project is to equip clients with the social skills and the tools they need to develop emotional intelligence and reach the self-actualization stage of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Participants will navigate various learning experiences to develop skills needed to better communicate, set and achieve self-sufficiency goals, develop sustainable relationships, and retain employment that is better suited to their interest areas and personal characteristics and needs. We secured a grant from the State of Ohio for this initiative, and we are currently seeking funding to float our cost until we are reimbursed by the state.

We strive to create self-sustaining programs, which eliminates the need for ongoing support, however, some of our operational needs exist outside of our programming needs. We operate efficiently through the support of dedicated volunteers, however, at times it is necessary to hire staff, rent facilities, and pay for platforms that require capital. We appreciate the contributions of our donors, which enable us to do the work that we do.