Semi-finalist Q&A: Makeva Harold Foundation

Makeva Harold Foundation is a non-profit organization seeks to broaden the horizons of youth and adults at risk or in crisis through individualized need assessments, providing education, employment, therapeutic, and housing services intended for the development of independent, productive and successful members of the community.

Information from their grant application is available here. Read below for more, and if you have questions for our semi-finalists don't hesitate to ask them in the comments section.

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How did you come up with the idea for your business?

The Founder, Makeva Harold, was previously employed as a Juvenile Probation Officer for approximately three years and a Life Coach for approximately eight months. Upon making referrals for services for clients, she realized there was no one organization that provided all needed services under one roof. Clients constantly complained about not receiving adequate amount of treatment/services needed and often times, transportation was an issue for most families and/or individuals. Harold then decided to create an organization that is passionate to being a voice in the community and would open their doors to ALL and provide well needed services free of charge.

What do you love most about running your own business?

Makeva Harold stated that, “It’s not about running her own business; it’s about touching and changing as many lives in the community as she possibly can.”

What makes your business unique?

Many organizations provide a specific service while Makeva Harold Foundation is a well rounded organization that provides a variety of services in one capacity. Families and individuals may seek services for mentoring, tutoring, community service, job training, credit counseling, anger management & grief counseling, any other independent living skill deemed necessary for community members to become successful, law abiding citizens. College students may also complete internships also.

What are some of your top business-related accomplishments, or business lessons learned?

Without funding, grants and few donations, we continue to provide social services free of charge to the community; nonetheless, we wish to enhance our program and serve the community on a greater scale.

Why should the Idea Cafe regulars vote for you?

Being provided with the opportunity to receive this grant will enhance our community engagement and allow the foundation to further accomplish it’s mission, “to broaden the horizons of youth and adults at risk or in crisis through individualized need assessments, providing education, employment, therapeutic, and housing services intended for the development of independent, productive and successful members of the community.”

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