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Hi everyone, my name is Alisha Jones and I’m the founder of Mommy Haven. Mommy Haven is being built with the vision of one day becoming a residential program where mothers and their children can heal, rebuild, and receive support after hardship. Right now, we are starting by building community through Sister Circle — a safe and supportive space for women to connect, share, and grow together. I’m passionate about creating real support systems for mothers and families because I know how important healing, stability, and community truly are. I’m excited to connect, learn, and continue building relationships with others who care about making a difference. Thank you for welcoming me into this group. 💜

Sometimes we read a member’s post and want to help, but we are not sure what to say. Try this: 1. Read their full post. 2. Name the part you understand. 3. Ask one question if you need more details. 4. Share one lesson, resource, contact, or next step that may help. 5. Check back later and ask how it went. You do not have to solve everything. One useful reply may be enough to help someone take their next step. Before you leave today, find one member’s post and give them one useful reply. No selling. Just support.

I came across a story this week that reminded me why nonprofit leaders should never underestimate the impact of a smaller grant. Skillpoint Alliance, a nonprofit that provides workforce training for underserved individuals, recently received a $20,000 grant from the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation. The funding will help expand its HVAC and plumbing training programs in the Permian Basin. Now, some people might look at $20,000 and think it is not enough to make a difference. But here’s what caught my attention. The organization already had a proven program. They were helping people gain skills, complete training, find jobs, and increase their income. The grant was not funding an idea. It was helping expand something that was already working. That is a lesson for every nonprofit leader. Many funders are not looking for perfection. They are looking for evidence that your organization can take resources and create measurable outcomes. Sometimes the next grant comes after you’ve demonstrated success with the first one. So here’s my question for you: What is one program or service your organization already does well that could serve more people if you had an additional $20,000? Drop it in the comments. I’d love to hear what you’re building. *Please remember “give-aways” are not usually covered by grants…it’s about programs and services.

Just a little reminder... This week was not about doing more. It was about becoming more aligned. As I looked back over the projects, conversations, and decisions from this week, one thing became clear: Every step is moving me closer to the legacy I am building. ✔ Refined my personal brand and leadership positioning ✔ Created new professional brand assets and headshots ✔ Continued building the IMPACT Architect vision ✔ Strengthened systems, content, and visibility strategies ✔ Clarified the next season of growth and opportunity Most people celebrate only the big wins. I am learning to celebrate clarity. I am learning to celebrate alignment. I am learning to celebrate the courage to pivot when necessary. The coming week is focused on intentional action:✨ Content creation✨ Strategic planning✨ Sales and visibility✨ Relationship building✨ Protecting my peace while pursuing my purpose Progress is not always loud. Sometimes progress looks like a clear plan, a focused mind, and the confidence to keep moving forward. What is one thing you accomplished this week that deserves to be celebrated? #LegacyBuilder #PurposeDrivenLeadership #WomenInBusiness #ImpactArchitect #LeadershipJourney #PersonalBranding #CEOmindset #VisionToImpact #FaithAndStrategy #MissCathyLeads