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Nelldra AllenExecutive Director - FounderNelldra is the Founder and Executive Director of Purposefully Covering the Gap. As a full time Real Estate Agent, she has experienced first hand, numerous accounts of individuals edging so close to the dream of home ownership only for it to be just out of their grasp due to financial issues. Seeing the need for change Nelldra set forth a vision to provide much needed resources to potential home owners through education and grant giving.
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Erica BrooksDevelopment DirectorErica Brooks works as the development director for PCTG. Along with all social media communication, she helps in planning programs, writing grants, and community outreach. Her experience in other non profit organizations such as AID Atlanta and Avidea have allowed her to make a huge impact at PCTG.
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Stephen BrownChairman of the BoardStephen Brown brings two decades of leadership and industry expertise, with a proven track record of success specifically as it relates to strategy, leadership, and execution. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mr. Brown currently serves as SERC Reliability Corporation’s Director, Cyber and Physical Security where his responsibilities include developing and leading SERC’s information security and safety programs including implementing processes for systems that prevent, detect, mitigate and recover from physical and cyber attacks. This also includes continuously evaluating and managing cyber risks, developing security awareness training and reporting to executive leadership and the board of directors.
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Brian Allen Jr.Board Member, Co-FounderBrian is co-founder of Purposefully Covering The Gap. As one of the board members, he contributes to the technological direction of the organization. Brian's background spans 10+ years in auditing and compliance ranging from healthcare to cyber security of the electric grid.
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Dr. Sarah Beecham CummingsBoard MemberDr. Sarah Beecham Cummings serves on the board of Purposely Covering the Gap and assists with grant writing. Her professional background includes federal government procurement and acquisition, and over 15 years in education to include post-secondary educational leadership and K-12 instruction.
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Roderick 'Rick' FavorsBoard Member, TreasurerRoderick Favors served 6 years as a Healthcare Specialist (68W) for the US Army before attending Georgia Southern and obtaining his degree in Accountancy from Georgia Southern. He believes that financial literacy is a key that unlocks multiple doors and lowers the barriers blocking certain paths. He serves as a board member to assist others reach their financial goals.
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Danny MaiSecretaryDanny P. Mai is a multifaceted professional experienced in municipal governance, risk management, human resources, and cyber consultancy. Formerly serving as the Assistant City Clerk at the City of Stone Mountain, Georgia, Danny oversaw official city records, coordinates elections, and fosters positive stakeholder relationships to promote transparency and accountability.
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Mission Statement:
To provide educational, financial and provisional support to the underrepresented population seeking homeownership within our local community.
Vision Statement:
Purposefully Covering the Gap seeks to provide educational courses to help hopeful homeowners to prepare for homeownership as well as be successful homeowners. We also seek to provide financial support for those needing a little help in closing costs, down payments, inspections, appraisals, and all things included in purchasing homes.
Our Story:
Purposefully Covering the Gap, Inc is the brainchild of Nelldra Allen, Brian Allen and their CPA Rick Favors. Rick had been encouraging Brian and Nelldra to start a non-profit over the years after noticing their philanthropic activities, but they were slow to make any official moves. As time went on, Nelldra continued to work with homebuyers and noticed that many people counted themselves out of the experience of home buying because they did not have the funds or knowledge to proceed. Within many of her real estate transactions she held her clients' hands, taught them the ropes and even offered her commission several times to help close the gap so they could buy their houses. From these experiences, a concrete idea was formed! Nelldra decided that this education and access to funds should be available to others who are also in need. With professional coaching and mentorships she pulled together an amazing Board of Directors and started this non-profit organization.
Purposefully Covering the Gap is a non-profit that focuses on providing educational and financial resources to under represented people in the community seeking homeownership.