Our Initiatives
Rev. Darrell Norman Scholarship
The Rev. Darrell A. Norman Scholarship was established in memory of Rev. Darrell A. Norman, who passed away from Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis in May of 2022. Rev. Norman was a passionate advocate for hard work and seeking opportunities that would enable individuals to reach their full potential. He was a devoted father who always encouraged his children to pursue their dreams and provided unwavering support in their lives. This same kindness and encouragement extended to everyone he met.
The scholarship is dedicated to helping students who are suffering from MS or any other auto-immune disease, as well as those who have an immediate family member with such a condition. Rev. Norman believed strongly in the value of higher education as a means of creating opportunities for a better future, and this scholarship is intended to honor his legacy by supporting students who share his vision.
Women on the Rise: Transforming Lives Through Entrepreneurship
The WOTR: Women on the Rise Program is a coaching program designed to help women who are experiencing intersectional racism in the workplace, poverty, and autoimmune diseases to create a successful business using their skills and expertise. The program covers a range of topics including mindset, business fundamentals, branding and marketing, operations and systems, scaling, and growth, overcoming obstacles and challenges, and celebration and next steps. Through this program, clients will receive personalized coaching, guidance, and support to help them overcome challenges, build a successful business, and achieve their goals.
Future Founders: Creating the Next Generation of Business Leaders
The Future Founders: Creating the Next Generation of Business Leaders program is an eight-class series designed to teach middle and high school students the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, including market research, branding, financial management, product development, sales, legal considerations, team management, and leadership. By the end of the program, students will have a solid understanding of what it takes to start and run a successful business and will have developed a business plan and prototype.