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A Future of Promise, A Year of Progress

In Fall 2023, I had the privilege of serving as the Interim CEO of JFL. By April 2024, this role became permanent, and with the help of our Board, we faced the significant challenge of setting the course for JFL while navigating serious financial difficulties. Over...

November Blog

A Season to Be Thankful As fall and the holiday season transition us from summer's heat to the cool, shorter days, the nostalgia of hot soups, warm cocoa, and holiday cheer sends our senses craving once-a-year recipes shared with loved ones. This season is truly about...

Surviving a Hurricane!!

I have lived in several places that have been hit by hurricanes, including Kingston, Jamaica, Winter Haven, FL, and Atlanta, GA. There is always the preparation stage, which involves stocking up on water bottles, food, medicines, and most importantly, ensuring that...

Collaborations

Over the past 3 months, I have been in Central Florida meeting with organizations that want to collaborate more deeply or begin new partnerships with Jobs for Life. It felt like coming home for me since I first encountered Jobs for Life while serving with Heart for...

Just as If…

Last week I had the privilege of being one the judges of LiFT Alliance's non-profit Shark Tank!!!. Six proposals were given that south to serve the needs of lack of new youth leadership to lack of parent discipleship! It was just as if, God was showing a sneak peek...

Transforming Lives is Holistic

John Luckett, CEO, Raleigh Rescue Mission Brad Beatty, Executive Director, Heart for Winter Haven Mike Zerna, Associate Pastor, Elizabeth Church of Christ, Adelaide, Australia Beverly Casey-Jones, Missionary, Oaxaca, Mexico Michael Carmen, Director of Workforce...

Who is LaToya McCutcheon?

JFL New COO Since moving to the Raleigh area 5 years ago, I’ve occasionally been asked “ Who is LaToya McCutcheon”. I must admit, it’s a legitimate question for those seeking to connect with me on a deeper level. However, I’ve found myself pausing to answer it because...

Journey to Raleigh

I have had the privilege for the past month to be staying in Raleigh, NC. I will be here for the next 2 months to meet the people who have built and supported Jobs for Life from a local organization to a Global Impact ministry that has transformed individuals and...