About Us
We are deeply committed to our mission of providing a safe space for youth and young adults to develop positive life skills and break the cycle of poverty. We believe in nurturing positive outcomes and focusing on what young people need to thrive. Our approach is proactive, moving beyond reacting to problems and needs.
Our Leadership
Our journey starts with our dedicated leaders. Their passion and commitment set the course for our organization, guiding us toward a brighter future. Join us and be part of the driving force for change, inspiration, and progress
CEO & Executive Director
Rickey Duncan
Rickey is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization. he is also leads fundraising, marketing, and community outreach efforts.
Chief Programming Officer
Chanice Smith
Chanice oversees resource allocation, services, program, courses and curriculums for the youth of the program.
VP Restorative Justice
Dawan Williams
Dawan is responsible for Initiating and setting goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of NOMO. He is also responsible for planning the programs from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes. Dawan reports directly to the Executive Director.
VP Community and Family Engagement
Felicia Pendleton
As the Family and Communication Engagement Director, Felicia serves as a liaison with NoMo’s Community Partners, ensuring that NoMo youth are able to fulfill their goals and build successful relationships with mentors, peers, job placement and training sites, and their families.
Our Mission
NOMO (New Options More Opportunities) Foundation’s mission is to provide young people and our community with a safe space to develop positive life skills and nurture their potential to break the cycle of poverty, imprisonment and homelessness with a goal to end generational curse.
Our Mission
NOMO (New Options More Opportunities) Foundation’s mission is to provide young people and our community with a safe space to develop positive life skills and nurture their potential to break the cycle of poverty, imprisonment and homelessness with a goal to end generational curse.
Our Vision
Instead of getting stuck on problems and problem prevention, we move to nurturing positive outcomes; we focus on what young people need to thrive. From reacting to problems and needs, we become pro-active. We move from targeting young people either high risk or gifted to planning and creating opportunities for all young people. Instead of looking at young people as recipient of services and programs, we look at young people as resources, as partners who can make valuable contributions in planning and implementing activities. This also means we are moving from programs to a more community wide network of learning opportunities, interactions and activities.
Our Board of Directors
Our organization’s direction is shaped by our esteemed Board of Directors. Their unwavering dedication and commitment chart the path to a promising future. Come alongside us and contribute to the driving force behind change, inspiration, and progress.
Chairman
Jean Wright
Vice Chairman
Samuel Staten Jr