“I am so thankful and grateful for this recognition,” said Alicia McKay. No Fear Cafe offers a variety of STEM-based classes and other high-quality academic and work-readiness programming to help give members the confidence they need to excel. A strong believer in closing the learning gap, Founder and CEO Alicia McKay is focused on positively impacting educational opportunity in southeastern Michigan. No Fear Cafe (Detroit, MI): No Fear Cafe is a community learning center that provides fun and innovative educational programming to children and adults in marginalized communities.“One of the things I worry about is MASS Collective not existing anymore and being recognized in this way will help us continue to serve the Atlanta community and foster the talents of our local artisans and makers in an inclusive space, which is what is most important.” “This is really a magical moment for us,” said Gabriella Mooney. MASS Collective offers professional workshop memberships and classes for craftspeople and artisans of all levels and across a variety of disciplines and materials. Gabriella Mooney is the business’s Executive Director and Founder and aims to provide an inclusive workspace to support the city’s rich culture of art and design. MASS Collective (Atlanta, GA): Established in 2012, MASS Collective was formed to fill a specific gap for historically underrepresented and under-funded artists, makers, and artisans in Atlanta.“It speaks volumes to be honored as a Hero out of so many other businesses, and shows to me my work is paying off.” When you try and do as much as we do for our community, there are so many challenges we face to keep us going,” said Carlton Morris. “As a business owner, you have to wear a lot of different hats…I’m the owner, operations manager, I manage payroll and bookkeeping. Today, Carlton and his small but mighty team provide comfortable transportation services, allowing their clients to maintain their dignity, independence, and ties to their communities. Family Faith Transportation (La Place, LA): Inspired by the experience of his own mother, Carlton Morris started Family Faith Transportation with the mission of giving increased mobility to the elderly and sick so they can access needed services across southern Louisiana.Each small business hero was nominated for their incredible commitment to serving their local communities in Louisiana, Georgia, and Michigan.
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