Visualizations

Visualization's Foundation

AT A GLANCE

Background

Visualization’s Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation that was founded by Juanita Smith and is dedicated to providing food and shelter services for low income and underprivileged families, as well as services and activities for at-risk youth to give them an alternative to engaging in anti-social, criminal behavior. The organization is grounded in its ability to contribute to the betterment of society by addressing the negative impacts of violence, poverty, and lack of resources as a viable community-based organization. By including community youth and residents in activities and empowering them with appropriate educational and training resources available in our programs, we will position recipients of these services to improve the quality of life in their respective communities. Through this vital connection to such services individuals, will be better equipped to embark on a positive future for the benefit of their collective communities in the process.

Mission & Vision

Our Mission is to improve the quality of life of at-risk youth and families in need through various supportive services in collaboration with other community-based organizations. Our Vision is to contribute to the global prosperity of various communities served by directly and indirectly allowing various supportive counseling, empowerment, and educational services to improve the quality of life through training, mentoring, and preparing youth to become functioning, contributing members of society.

Position

Our Strategic Position is to serve as a vital resource between individuals impacted by temporary hardship, poverty, or illness and their access to the tools necessary to improve their current circumstances by:

Core Programs

Monthly Food Drive Program

This program will hold monthly food drives that will provide healthy, nutritious food for low income and underprivileged communities. Food will be donated and/or purchased with funds raised for All Faith Outreach Services.

Learning Center

This program will provide counseling and educational outreach services to at-risk youth in underprivileged communities. Participation in Visualization’s Learning Center services will include homework assistance, tutorial activities, counseling, mentoring, as well as other invaluable services. Visualization’s Foundation Learning Center will also offer an array of educational programs in the areas of nutrition, arts & crafts, music appreciation, and other extracurricular educational activities.

Employment & Development Program

Scholarship Program

This program will increase access to quality education through academic scholarships that will be awarded to underprivileged youth demonstrating academic excellence, leadership ability, overcoming obstacles, and financial hardship.

Transitional Housing Program

This program will provide safe, temporary housing to families in transition from emergency shelter to permanent housing placement. The Visualization’s Foundation Transitional Housing Program will also include job and vocational training to assist families in becoming independent and self-sufficient.

Our Philosophy

Our Philosophy is anchored in our core commitments:

Our Proposed Partners

 

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