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Nikki Reeves and Leroy Lamar cofounded Comprehensive Community Services. Nikki serves as both the Director of Operations and volunteer coordinator. She has extensive experience working with vulnerable populations, including volunteering with anti-trafficking organizations for two years before settling in at Serenity’s Steps, the predecessor to CCS.



Leroy has significant experience in service provision and relationship building, particularly within the homelessness and nonprofit sector. He has worked with youth at Young Life, providing him with additional experience working with this population. Together, Leroy and Nikki bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their roles, making them valuable assets to the organization



The dynamic duo work to fight against human trafficking, feeding at risk populations, providing transitional housing and mobile showers, laundry facilities and a safe space for community members.

Karen and Cat sit down with Forrest Tuff, Author, CEO, Film Producer, Master Coach and Speaker. Forrest is the CEO and founder of One Vision Productions, a media and branding agency voted Best of Georgia. Recognized among the Top 5 CEOs to Watch in 2024 and Georgia's Most Influential Leaders, he is a Master Life Coach and keynote speaker. Tuff has produced commercials, documentaries, films, podcasts, and TV shows. He was voted the Top Filmpreneur® of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals. A volunteer and philanthropist, he created a Pay It Forward program that annually awards a grant to a nonprofit. Tuff received the Outstanding Georgia Citizen and President Lifetime Achievement Awards.

You may contact Forrest via:

Email: info@forresttuff.com

Website: https://www.forresttuff.com/

Podcast Link: http://www.tufftalkshow.com/

Georgia State Representative Ruwa Romman was born in Jordan and is the granddaughter of Palestinian refugees. Ruwa is passionate about politics, civic engagement, interfaith dialogue, and community service. As an organizer, policy analyst, and management specialist, she works to empower communities and everyday people to become more civically engaged. She now serves as the State Representative for House District 97.

Rep Romman also discusses her personal relationship with the Gaza conflict. She offers information on how others can help by donating to UNWRA, The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees https://www.unrwa.org/ , and PCRF, The Palestine Children's Relief Fund https://www.pcrf.net/

In this episode we sit down with Jennifer Jean-Francois,Board Member for Project WINN, and Chief Financial Officer, aka The Budget Maven, for WINN Network. The WINN’s brand focuses on mindset development and financial competency. The group offers workshops and educational tools to prepare students for real life scenarios. Project WINN is committed to enhancing personal development education for underserved communities, addressing the critical gaps in educational opportunities with a rich array of programs focused on mindset growth, financial competency, essential life skills, and entrepreneurial ambition.



Jennifer became involved in the organization after taking a stocks and options class during COVID with Founder & CEO Tajah Muhammad.



To learn more about the organization, follow their websites at projectwinn.org and winnnetwork.com

In this episode, we talk with Curtis Butler, III, as he shares his journey of becoming an unhoused veteran into acts of compassion and service to receiving the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, his story is nothing short of awe-inspiring.

Curtis shares his early struggles with homelessness and the challenges he faced as a veteran reintegrating into civilian life. Despite these obstacles, he embarked on a journey of resilience and determination that would eventually lead him to become a successful author and speaker.

His book is titlted of "A Warrior Married To His Wife And PTSD and can be purchased from Amazon, Walmart.com and other online retailers.



You may reach Curtis on IG @CurtisBakerThird

In this episode we are joined by Gamel DeWise and Paul Posey from the Helping Hands Travels, LLC to discuss mental health challenges for men. Gamel is the CEO/Founder of The Helping Hand Travels LLC and a certified behavior modification & anger management specialist who worked in the field of Social Service and Behavioral Health for over three decades.

Paul Posey is an author, Inspirational Speaker and Mental Health Coach. To contact or purchase his books, go to
www.neg2posbooks.com

Helping Hand Travel, LLC is a behavioral health provider offering solutions for family members grappling with depression, seeking conflict resolution, navigating self-harm issues, dealing with domestic violence, struggling with anger management, or facing issues related to low self-esteem.

For information on Helping Hands Travel, Gamel may be reached at https://www.thehelpinghandtravels.com

DeWese@thehelpinghandtravels.com

Phone: 1-800-988-2969