- info@home4me.org
- PO Box 25123, Charlotte, NC 28229
Motivational & Inspirational Speaker and Author, Program Designer
Ms. Reed (affectionately known as “Grandma” to many of the youth Home4Me serves) was raised in foster care and is a sought-after Keynote Motivational & Inspirational Speaker & Preacher with a unique and compelling way of inspiring her listeners to take action on following their dreams, pursuing their passion, and making things happen. Donna designed the LEG up on LIFE and STEP UP programs as a guide to becoming the family of the youth Home4Me serves. She is the Visionary of the National Family Empowerment Conference and EXPO and the Founder of Teach Boys And Girls Success (TBAGS). Her passion is in the field of foster care, empowering women and youth through entrepreneurship.
Founder of Empowerment Publishing Multi-Media Entrepreneurial Coach, Charlotte, NC
Lisa has experienced abandonment, homelessness, and abuse as a teenager. Lisa has been on her own since the age of 13 after running away from her abuser and is very passionate about empowering youth, foster care, and entrepreneurship. She is married to the “Sales Rhino” Brian McNeill who mentors young people in the area of setting and accomplishing goals.
Health & Insurance Benefits/Consultant, Charlotte, NC
Judith is very passionate about senior citizens, youth, and intergenerational programming. Judith oversees the 30-Day Health Challenge designed by Home4Me to keep youth and seniors healthy engaged and involved in their personal health journey.
Leadership Coach – Educational Consultant – Hartford CT
Dr. Martin is a retired middle school principal who has returned to the field of education as a consultant. Dr. Martin has rebuilt school infrastructures and is a sought-after consultant. Dr. Martin also happens to be the biological uncle of the founder of Home4Me. Ms. Reed wrote a book about her search for her biological family which is how she met her Uncle Gerry and when she realized where her passion for youth education and development comes from.
Founder of the IYSH-Up (Man-Up) Project
Inner-City Pastor, Community Advocate, and a Champion for Change. Bishop Ferguson founded the IYSH-Up (Man-Up) Project, which brings men together to discuss racial issues and disparities and how to solve them. He has a passion for foster care and helping young boys/men aging out of the foster care system prepare/cope with various aspects of life as adults. This includes their mental, physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual well-being. Bishop Ferguson provides home-cooked healthy meals and spiritual support weekly to anyone who desires hot lunch meals (free of charge). Bishop is hands-on at the Community Kitchen located in the church he pastors and his audience is predominantly men.
Gen “Jennifer” Almonor , Atlanta, GA
Jennifer is a Senior Business Analyst at a Telecommunication company and the Co-Leader for the Professional Development of the Employee Resource Group. After life experiences that left her and her sister in a similar-to-foster-care position, Jennifer vowed to do all she could for any young person anywhere near the emotional trauma she experienced. She is passionate about helping teenagers aging out of foster care find permanent housing, enroll in vocational or higher education programs, and learn essential life and money management skills. She is pursuing an MBA at the University of Arizona, working toward her fifth degree.
Advocate for Youth and Young Adults
Andree works for Wells Fargo as a profession but is very passionate about foster care and the success and well-being of youth and young adults in every aspect of their lives. Andree has always wanted to adopt an older child but has found it fulfilling to impact the lives of many youths as she pays it forward through her dedication to the youth of Home4Me.
Tionna is a Senior Culinary and Hospitality Major at Livingstone College, Salisbury, NC. Tionna is passionate about children and youth having everything they need to be happy. Adoption and Foster Care is important to hear and she strives to be a voice for youth in foster care. Tionna is an assistant to the Director of the Bridge Program at Livingstone College mentoring new students to college life. She aspires to be an Influencer to inspire her audience to trust God and let Him lead them to their passions and success.
