Cathy Russell
About me
I am CEO of The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust I have started to Chapters all around the globe. I enjoy traveling, Stamp and coin collecting, exercising, reading, writing and camping.
About my company
equested: $25,000.00
Our Mission:
Our mission is to provide safe and affordable housing for Veterans, Domestic Violence Surviv2ors and their children and homeless women and their children. We Foster technology, health education, career and financial educational training computer classes for economically disadvantaged youth’s, girls, women, Veterans, domestic violence survivors and underprivileged individuals in helping them to become self-sufficiency and learn the skills for career advancement. In addition, we provide basic needs and care packages to thousands of families, Veterans and individuals all around the world requesting our assistance during these challenging times. To set up local chapters under the umbrella of the Gift of a helping hand charitable trust all around the global. To publicize our #LISTENTOOME and #STOPMAKINGEXCUSES coalition all over the world, while bring and spreading the act of kindness all around the world. To implement technology, career, Food Nutrition and financial empowerment education training for under developed countries and economically disadvantage women, girls , Veterans, domestic violence survivors, youths and individuals to help these individuals to become self-sufficiency. To help build schools in developed countries for women and girls to provide them with the educational training to become entrepreneurs.
I chose this career path because
In 2002 I founded the Gift of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust (TGOAHHCT) a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization aimed at providing help for the needy, care for the seniors and veterans, love for the domestic violence victims, and a home for the homeless. I also started a movement to support sexual abuse, sexual harassment, sexual assault and domestic violence and end domestic and sexual violence called #LISTENTOOME.I always wanted to make a difference in the community and just recently got out from under a domestic abuse situation myself. This organization has helped through doing charity work.Click here for more information how to donate to TGOAHHCT.
I prepared for this career by
As far as formal education, I attended one year of trade school and one year at Wayne State University. Everything I learned about establishing this recognized, small non-profit I learned along the way and through experience.
The biggest challenge I've overcome
AMy biggest challenge has been of a personal nature. I just got out of debt and broke free of my own domestic violence a year ago. Now the challenge is overcoming financial barriers. I need to find more sponsors and do more networking to find them.
My greatest strength(s)
The fact that I am very persistent and determined is my greatest asset and has kept me moving forward.
My greatest accomplishment to date
My greatest accomplishment has been bringing my idea to clarity and establishing this organization, and the help I am able to give others because of it. Setting up Chapter of The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust all across the world.
My personal/professional goals
My vision is to set up chapters in different states and create an international movement for women to find their way out of abusive relationships. In order to do that I need to create more awareness of this charity and get donors and sponsors. We were recognized with a Governor's Award 2017, 2011, 2010, 2009 as the Best Small Non-Profit in Detroit, MI.
What/Who has inspired me the most
Knowing that I personally have been through so much and that we can help others, makes me determined to achieve my vision.
I most want to be known/remembered for
I want to be remembered for having a positive impact on the lives of others and changing the course of people's lives.
I participate in the following organizations/memberships
Homeless Action Network
Michigan Nonprofit Association
United Way of Southeastern Michigan
Volunteermatch
I have received the following Honors/Awards/Scholarships
- Nominated 2017 - Best Small Non-Profit, Detroit Michigan, Governor Service Award
- Awarded 2009, 2010, 2011 - Best Small Non-Profit, Detroit Michigan, Governor Service Award
I support the missions of these charities/volunteer my time
- Detroit Soup Kitchen
- Salvation Army
- Purple Heart Association
I enjoy the following hobbies/interests
I love to travel, exercise, read and write. I also enjoy stamp and coin collecting.