“Unless we are willing to share with others and give back to those who are less fortunate; we have not obtained the true meaning of love, kindness, and compassion.” Meet Rachel R. Jackson, Executive Director of Project Compassion, NFP. Under Rachel’s leadership, Project Compassion has assisted over 70,000 homeless, disadvantaged and low-income men, women and children with food, shelter, seasonal supplies, hygiene items, life skills workshops, and vocational training. They hav

Meet Erica Pratcher and Sheree Davis, co-founders of the Pratcher-Davis Foundation. Raised in East St. Louis, IL, Erica and Sheree have thrived in their academic and professional journeys in spite of many obstacles. Now, they are breaking down social, financial, and generational barriers so that young people in their community can do the same. It all started in May 2016 when Erica and Sheree hosted a graduation party to celebrate their educational achievements. As part of the