Village of Promise (VoP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Huntsville, AL. Their mission is to break the cycle of generational poverty, one family at a time, and by narrowly focusing on one community at a time. Modeled after the Harlem Childen’s Zone, Dana Gillis, CEO, and Danielle Hart, Director of Development & Marketing, discuss the history of the Huntsville chapter and all aspects of the organization, which won the Non-Profit of the Year Award for 2023.
For more information visit https://villageofpromise.org
Instagram: @villageofpromisehuntsville
Host/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town Podcast
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Episode Timeline:
00:00 Start
01:15 Non-Profit Work
04:36 Small Business Award
06:43 The Founders
08:47 Harlem Children’s Zone
12:30 Federal Programs | Focus on Neighborhoods
19:11 VoP’s Goal
26:38 Geoff Canada
28:30 Getting the Word Out
32:33 Partnership with HEALS
34:50 Danielle Joining VoP
36:35 Dana’s Career & Background
41:15 FBI Cases and Task Forces
45:05 Picture Pack
47:32 Important Donors
59:50 Drum Major
01:04:30 Danielle’s Kids
01:13:53 1979 Game
01:17:40 Final Thoughts
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