MISSION STATEMENT
"We are founded to provide high priority outreach programs and emergency assistance
to individuals in crisis locally, nationally, and worldwide"
VISION STATEMENT
It is our vision that all Missing Pieces Project participants receive the necessary assistance to not only survive but thrive in communities devastated by poverty, crime, and natural disasters.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Missing Pieces Community Development Corporation is a 501 ( c ) 3 organization founded to establish high priority programs within Evansville, Indiana, nationally, and worldwide. Our first priority is to preserve the safety of Senior Citizens, Disabled residents, and Students. The recent opioid epidemic within our community as well as nationwide has increased crimes against our most vulnerable residents. We seek to reduce crime and combat this outbreak through our execution of non-traditional programs.
Missing Pieces C.D.C. has also implemented innovative programs that deter inner city youth from gang activity and crime. We offer programs beginning at early childhood through college admission. After receiving their high school diploma, our graduates will become eligible to work as mentors and volunteers for Missing Pieces C.D.C.
Missing Pieces Projects are geared toward improving conflict resolution skills, self image, self worth, values, and the safety of our most vulnerable residents. In addition to our local programs, we provide emergency assistance to individuals in crisis and offer relief initiatives for low to moderate income (LMI) individuals. These individuals include but are not limited to the elderly, disabled, homeless, veterans, displaced college students, and ex-offenders.
It is our vision that children who participate in Missing Pieces Projects are accepted into accredited colleges or universities upon completion of high school. It is also our vision that every elderly/disabled participant receives assistance with their daily activities. Along with other community partners, MPCDC will assist participants who are homeless or ex-offenders. Our collaborations will help participants acquire skills and job training to become self sufficient through the use of tools that assist in re-entering the workforce and our community. We seek to fill the void where much needed programs and emergency assistance do not exist. We, at Missing Pieces Community Development Corporation are "putting communities back together, one piece at a time."
Geronica Hazelwood Connor, B.S.
Founder & Executive Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Dr. Ronald O'Neal, D.Sc.
Director of Security, Safety, & Protocol
Vice-President
Bettye Poole, MS
Director of Youth & Senior Affairs
Latoya R. Garrett, M.A., LMFT
Director of Wellness & Mental Health
Boom M. Wilson, MS, M.B.A.
Director of Finance & Business Affairs
Anttonieo Madison, M.B.A.
Director of Marketing & Communication
Donald U. Johnson, P.H.D.
Director of Development & Implementation
LaWanda Hawkins, A.A.S.
Director of Workforce Development
DeMaris Francis Hull
Director of Outreach & Volunteerism
Gene Kendrick, A.S.
Director of Information & Technology
T.B.A.
Director of Legal Affairs
Young Adult Board Members
Keshaun A. Horne Jr.
Samaria Delgado
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MISSING PIECES PROJECTS
S.A.F.E. (Seniors Against Fearful Environments)
S.A.F.E. assists Seniors age 55 years and older as well as wheelchair bound residents with transportation to safely cash checks, pay bills, fill medical prescriptions, and grocery shop. Pre-registered participants are transported to locations without the fear of mugging or robbery. In the wake of COVID-19 this program has been extended to include non-emergency medical transport, medical equipment pickup and delivery, as well as transportation to food banks and other essential services.
S.A.F.E. (Students Against Fearful Environments)
S.A.F.E. assists Students who are victims of bullying, abuse, crimes, exploitation, and other situations that are detrimental to their health, mental development, and overall success. S.A.F.E. operates by referrals to provide emergency assistance for youth in crisis. This program works in collaboration with multiple agencies to insure that each participant receives the help necessary to feel S.A.F.E.
Finding the Piece
This cutting edge program seeks to provide free counseling to low income youth and their families. Finding the Piece specializes in clinical psycho-therapy which include toddlers, youth, family, individuals, couples, groups and elderly. We utilize evidence-based practices, person-centered / client centered approaches, individualized treatment plans, telehealth and psycho-education. Through Finding the Piece, we will heal our city one individual, and one family at a time.
Suited and Booted
Suited and Booted provides interview attire for men and women job seekers. Our participants are given one suit upon applying for assistance. However, after full-time employment is obtained participants may return to our office to receive an additional week of business professional attire.
F.L.O.W. (Future Leaders of the World)
The F.L.O.W. mentor program prepares children ages 5-18 years for the next level. It incorporates college preparatory and character building skills such as Self-Empowerment, Critical Thinking, Cultural & Diversity training, Volunteerism, Conflict Resolution, Anger Management, Goal Setting, Budgeting, and Crime Intervention.
The Gun Buy Back Program
This program is an anti-gang initiative which seeks to remove handguns from teens and at-risk youth nationwide. A pending collaboration with ATF / Homeland Security will help to reduce gun violence within the inner city and allows residents to surrender handguns at authorized locations. This program is funded privately through donations, grants, and fundraisers. MPCDC seeks to remove 4,000 illegal handguns during 2021-2022.
www.missingpiecescdc.org
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2021 FOUNDER'S DAY ~ SPLIT THE POT FUNDRAISER
$5 - 1 ticket
$20 - 5 tickets
$40 - 10 tickets
$60 - 15 tickets
$80 - 20 tickets
$100 - 25 tickets
ALL DONATIONS WILL ASSIST OUR 501 C 3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE PURCHASE OF A 2021 5-PASSENGER WHEELCHAIR VAN
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INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH
Missing Pieces Community Development Corporation
c/o S.A.F.E. St. Thomas
PMB #400
8168 Crown Bay Marina Ste. 505
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802
(340) 998-2752 Information Line
&
Future Leaders of the World (F.L.O.W. Anguilla)
Mail donations to:
Frangipani Beach Resort
c/o Blowing Point Youth Development Center "Pack for a Purpose"
Meads Bay Anguilla, B.W.I
AI-2640 The Valley, Anguilla
(264) 497-6442
Please note that the following school supplies are needed:
- Colored construction paper, colored pencils, compasses, crayons, dry-erase markers, electric pencil sharpeners, erasers, glue sticks, hand puppets, markers, pencils, pens, play-dough, protractors, and solar calculators, flash cards (English Alphabet, Math, and Word), Wall Charts (English World Maps and Atlases), Text/Reading Books (Language and Grammar, English Age appropriate story books, especially for boys) scissors, water color brushes and paints, Sports/Outdoor Activity (Table Tennis Rackets and Balls). The items above may be shipped or packed in your suitcases when traveling to Anguilla, B.W.I. Please contact the Frangipani Beach Resort Staff prior to your trip to arrange delivery of donations.
Thank you for your support of Missing Pieces Community Development Corporation
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Please forward tax deductible donations to:
401 S.E. 6th Street Suite 107I
Evansville, Indiana 47713
(812) 773-7391
ghazelwoodconnor@missingpiecescdc.org
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