Executive Leadership

Toya Matthews, Dr. JerMera Welch, Joya Michele, Jonnetta Richardson, Melissa Wright.


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MISSION

Footsteps Inc. is committed to strengthening youth, families, and communities through education, mentorship, and humanitarian initiatives that create stability, opportunity, and hope. We provide practical resources, compassionate guidance, and meaningful support that empower individuals and families to navigate life’s transitions, build stronger financial and personal foundations, and contribute to thriving communities—locally and globally.

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VISION

We envision a world where every young person has the opportunity to thrive, every family has the support to build lasting stability, and every community is strengthened through compassion, education, and service. By creating pathways to opportunity and inspiring people to lead with love, we strive to leave a legacy of empowered lives and connected communities for generations to come.

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VALUES

Lead With Love.

We believe compassion is the foundation of lasting change. Every person deserves to be seen, valued, and treated with dignity.

Walk Together.

Transformation happens through partnership. We stand beside individuals, families, organizations, and communities—not above them.

Build What Lasts.

We invest in sustainable solutions that strengthen families, create opportunity, and produce generational impact.

Serve With Excellence.

We steward every donation, partnership, and opportunity with integrity, professionalism, and transparency.

Leave A Legacy.

We measure success not only by the lives we touch today, but by the futures we help create tomorrow.

Every initiative is designed to strengthen individuals, families, and communities through practical support, education, and lasting opportunity.

Housing Stability

Housing Stability

Helping families remain safely housed through emergency assistance, prevention resources, and long-term stability.

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STEAM Education

STEAM Education

Preparing the next generation through science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

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Family Resilience Fund

Family Resilience Fund

Providing rapid assistance during unexpected hardship so families can recover with dignity.

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Single Parent Empowerment

Single Parent Empowerment

Supporting single parents with resources, mentorship, education, and community.

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Global Relocation Services

Global Relocation Services

Helping individuals and families navigate international relocation with guidance and support.

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Entrepreneurship & Economic Mobility

Entrepreneurship & Economic Mobility

Equipping entrepreneurs with mentorship, education, and resources to build sustainable businesses.

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Lead With Love. Leave A Legacy.

Your Footstep Can Change a Future.

Every donation helps Footsteps Inc. provide practical support, education, mentorship, and humanitarian relief to youth, families, and communities building stronger futures.

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