Leo’s Story, Build-Up Academy
I learned drywall and mudding, a little bit of electrical work, some plumbing and we did a new flooring, new vinyl flooring.
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Patricia Thigpen, Fiscal Director
Mr. Diver assumed the responsibilities in April 1996 as the first employee of the organization. He has been recognized with the Karen S. House Leadership Award for Dedication and Commitment to the Development of Leadership for Regional Collaboration by the West Chester Chamber Alliance in 2005; the Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major Award from the Middletown Ministerial Alliance in 2008; the President’s Award from the Middletown NAACP in 2017; and the MLK “Purpose” award by the Feed the Hungry Project in 2019.
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Gratitude in Action: Mr. J’s Story
As Thanksgiving approaches, we reflect on the true meaning of gratitude—celebrating the support, resilience, and triumphs that bring communities together. This is Mr. J.’s story.
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Adopt-A-Family
SELF is a blessing. It’s easier to go to church now, and I can even go to the grocery store instead of having my groceries delivered!
Jerry B Brown, IDA Facilitator
Getting people in a position to achieve their goals in life has been very important to me as an instructor.
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Faith Community UMC
We’re excited to announce a new partnership between SELF and Faith Community UMC! This collaboration expands SELF’s Getting Ahead in a Just Gettin’-by World program to the Stepping Forward ministry, reaching more individuals in need.
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Jilson Daniels, Microenterprise Facilitator
Jilson is Senior Vice President of Economic Equity at The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority, He is a business and economic development professional with a background in finance and accounting. As the Senior Vice President of Economic Equity for The Port, Jilson manages the economic equity strategy for real estate services.
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Samantha’s Story
SELF can make a big difference for the way you live the rest of your life. I would recommend it to whoever wants to grow and make a difference in the world.
Erik’s Story
My business has been doing well enough to reach back into my community. I have been fortunate to hire people to help on a few jobs, and I am able to keep one person on hand as a co-worker. Without the Microenterprise program, I would have still been dreaming about starting and running a successful business, but SELF has equipped me with the tools to make that dream a reality.