The idea of providing support to foster children was birthed after interactions by our founder with children being separated from their families after sexual trauma. Her interactions with social workers, afforded her the opportunity to hear the challenges faced by those who care for this vulnerable population. She was troubled learning many of the children leave their homes with only the clothes on their back. Also, she became aware that thousands of these children will continue their years in foster care and age out. She began to expand her vision to include those who will reach the age of maturity while in care. She wanted to make a difference that will change the trajectory of their lives.
Statistics
There are approximately 8,000 children in foster care in Tennessee and approximately 1,300 reside in Shelby County. Your contributions will provide positive changes in the lives of these children. If you love our community and would like to help children with a brighter future, then your seed planted will surely grow into something beautiful through this organization.
8,000
Children in foster care in Tennessee
1,300+
Reside in Shelby County
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Meet Our Team
Board Members
Lonnell Gant-Adeniyi
President/Founder
Dr. Lonnell Gant-Adeniyi, DNP, FNP-BC is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. She is a graduate of
Treadwell High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at The
University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1996. She continued her studies at the University
of Tennessee Health Science Center where she received her Master of Science in
Nursing becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified. Later, she completed her Doctorate in Nursing
Science in 2015.
Lonnell has a passion to help others which led her to volunteer during
her spring breaks while in college. In 2004, she began traveling to Nigeria providing medical care and spreading the gospel. Lonnell serves as one of the board of
directors for Growing Trees International a non-profit organization that provides medical care in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Lonnell loves God with all her heart and enjoys serving in her local assembly. Her dedication to serving God has afforded her to work with the health
ministry team, serve as the director of the children and youth ministries, minister of music and the media team. When she is not at church, she
loves spending time with her husband and traveling the world with her family and friends. Also, she loves music and
animals.
Sandra Jackson
Vice President
Sandra “Lynn” Jackson is a native Mississippian. She attended public schools; graduated and continued her education at The University of Mississippi, “Ole Miss.” Graduating with an undergraduate degree in Banking & Finance. She later received a Masters of Education from Union University.
Mrs. Jackson is a 30+ year banker. Also, she spent a few years as a classroom teacher. Currently, she works for a nonprofit organization.
Lynn is not a life coach but she has helped many navigate life experiences and overcome crippling life circumstances through her genuine love for people and comforting approach. She is always ready to lend a helping hand. She was an adoptee. So, it was natural for her to join this adventure to help.
Lynn serves her local assembly as a youth assistant and overseeing multiple special projects. She uses her creativity to write plays and develop special events for her church. She loves her husband and daughter but the apple of her eye is her granddaughter. If she is not focused on them, she likes yoga, music, traveling and spending time with friends and relatives.
She has a commitment to youth and community. Lynn’s desire is to inspire and empower young people, aiding them in becoming the best version of themselves.
Diane Weithers
Parliamentarian
Diane Weithers is a Registered Nurse. She has been employed at Methodist University for thirty-four years. She is passionate about patient care and an avid advocate for providing excellent patient care. She is looking forward to retirement. As she moves away from clinical care, she is still focused on helping others.
In 2019, she formed Naomi's House a non-profit organization affectionately named in honor of her previous supervisor Dr. Naomi Swift. She serves the Memphis and Shelby County area. However, she does not forget her hometown of Mound Bayou, Mississippi where her organization provides book bags and other school supplies each year. Her organization was on the front-line providing hygiene supplies during COVID 19 pandemic. Also, she owns DW Investment Group. Her organization is targeted to aide small-businesses in becoming successful.
When she is not working, she enjoys working in her yard, traveling and peaceful times at home. She has been elated about joining this non-profit due to the great compassion and drive she has for the vulnerable in our society.
Felicia Matthews
Treasurer
Felicia Matthews has worked over thirty years in the healthcare industry and has seen how not having a stable, supportive environment negatively affects children. She is honored to work with an amazing organization that seeks to help provide that supportive environment. Felicia is a diehard Memphis Grizzlies fan and loves to travel to various destinations.
Bradley Cowan
Secretary
Bradley Cowan is a problem solver at heart and an engineer by trade with over five years experience in the Medical Device industry as a Product Development Engineer. He is dedicated to helping others and believes in living a life of servitude which is why he has chosen to be a part of this organization.
Bradley also serves at his local church as Media Director and is always willing to go the extra mile to produce and provide excellence for the cause. With this in mind, Bradley believes "improving an experience means everything" just as the mission behind this organization is to improve the experience of children within the foster care system.
He is a devoted husband and father, #girldad. In his "spare time", Bradley loves dining experiences and traveling adventures.