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Our Executive Director, Renita White, Selected
as a 2024 AARP Purpose Prize Fellow
We are excited to share that Renita White has been named a 2024 AARP Purpose Prize Fellow for her work with Of Color, Inc. Of Color, Inc. is a one-stop-shop social service agency serving individuals and families throughout Chicago. The agency helps community residents find stable jobs and housing. Resources like trauma-informed counseling and employment readiness training set them up for success, as do the connections with employment partners and housing linkages.
The AARP Purpose Prize Award supports AARP’s mission by honoring remarkable people ages 50 and older who tap into the power of their life experiences to build a better future for us all. Armed with wisdom and an accumulating wealth of knowledge, they are a powerhouse of innovation, tackling some of the greatest societal challenges while inspiring others to do the same.
“Our Purpose Prize winners and fellows are shining examples of a simple, yet profound truth: When we find our sense of purpose — that certain something that gives us a reason to get up and get going every day — we not only give meaning to our own lives, we make the world a better place for everyone,” said AARP CEO, Jo Ann Jenkins.
Read Renita White’s Story Here:
https://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/purpose-prize/fellows/info-2023/renita-white.html
Of Color, Inc.’s model brings H.O.P.E. to the minds of all underserved, misrepresented, and forgotten people, helping each person realize their dreams while working towards goals with the assistance of multiple resources and positive outlets. The agency has various programs that impact the youth in our community, returning citizens, homeless individuals, veterans, and dislocated workers.
Of Color, Inc. services focus on the whole individual. Renita and her team work with employment agencies throughout Chicago and other partners to provide a variety of entry-level jobs across more than 15 industries. Our housing partners work with us to help veterans and underserved residents have a place to call home. Our youth program is training the next generation of leaders. This year, we are expanding with a new program via the Housing & Urban Developments national office to help find housing for youth in underserved communities.
Learn more about the programs Of Color, Inc. offers here: https://www.ofcolorinc.org/
“When you do God’s work, others will notice. I am humbled by this Award and to be in a space with super dynamic leaders. Thank you to AARP for the recognition,” said Executive Director, Renita White.
This past week, Renita and the other Purpose Prize Award Winners and Fellows were honored at an awards gala in Washington D.C. The gala was well attended, and Renita and the rest of the Fellows were delighted to be included and honored in such an experience.
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