YOU'RE NOT LIVING IF YOU'RE NOT GIVING!
Our Programs
YOU'RE NOT LIVING....IF YOU'RE NOT GIVING!
Our Founders Motto is the building block for all the Adell Foundation stands for. Empowering the lives of others and those that are empowered to pay it forward! If we all reach out and help just one person, this world will be a brighter place!
Building Safer Communities. Restoring Hope. Changing Lives.
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ADELL FOUNDATION RESILIENT COMMUNITIES PROGRAMS
SAFE HOUSE PROGRAM
Adell Foundation Safe House Program
The Adell Foundation Safe House Program provides confidential, temporary emergency housing for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence, sexual violence, gang retaliation, human trafficking, elder abuse, and other life-threatening situations. Through the generosity of our Safe House Sponsors a
Adell Foundation Safe House Program
The Adell Foundation Safe House Program provides confidential, temporary emergency housing for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence, sexual violence, gang retaliation, human trafficking, elder abuse, and other life-threatening situations. Through the generosity of our Safe House Sponsors and community partners, participants are placed in a secure, supportive environment where they can begin the journey toward healing, recovery, and self-sufficiency.
Participants may remain in a Safe House for approximately 30 to 120 days, depending on their individual circumstances and housing plan.
Become a Safe House Sponsor
Become a Safe House Sponsor
The Adell Foundation welcomes churches, community organizations, property owners, hotels, landlords, and compassionate individuals to partner with us by sponsoring a Safe House or providing financial assistance, household essentials, food, transportation, and other supportive resources. Together, we can provide
Become a Safe House Sponsor
The Adell Foundation welcomes churches, community organizations, property owners, hotels, landlords, and compassionate individuals to partner with us by sponsoring a Safe House or providing financial assistance, household essentials, food, transportation, and other supportive resources. Together, we can provide a secure refuge where survivors and individuals escaping dangerous situations can heal, rebuild, and move toward a brighter future.
Street Outreach & Community Food Distribution Program Meeting People Where They Are. Restoring Hope. Building Resilient Communities.
The Adell Foundation's Street Outreach & Community Food Distribution Program is a bi-monthly community initiative serving residents in the 60426 ZIP Code of Harvey, Illinois, and neighboring areas of Markham, Illinois. Through compassionate outreach, resource navigation, and community partnerships, we connect individuals and families with
The Adell Foundation's Street Outreach & Community Food Distribution Program is a bi-monthly community initiative serving residents in the 60426 ZIP Code of Harvey, Illinois, and neighboring areas of Markham, Illinois. Through compassionate outreach, resource navigation, and community partnerships, we connect individuals and families with the support they need to overcome barriers, reduce violence, and build brighter futures.
Our outreach team meets people where they are—in neighborhoods, apartment complexes, parks, schools, churches, and community gathering places—to provide immediate assistance and connect residents to life-changing services.
Our Street Outreach Team builds trusted relationships with residents by listening without judgment, offering encouragement, and connecting individuals to services that promote safety, stability, and self-sufficiency. Whether someone is experiencing food insecurity, housing instability, unemployment, or has been impacted by violence, our goal is to provide hope, practical resources, and a pathway toward long-term success.
Wraparound Services
Coordinated Support. Lasting Change. Stronger Communities.
The Adell Foundation's Resilient Communities Wraparound Services Program provides comprehensive, person-centered support for individuals and families impacted by community violence, domestic violence, human trafficking, gang retaliation, homelessness, poverty, a
Wraparound Services
Coordinated Support. Lasting Change. Stronger Communities.
The Adell Foundation's Resilient Communities Wraparound Services Program provides comprehensive, person-centered support for individuals and families impacted by community violence, domestic violence, human trafficking, gang retaliation, homelessness, poverty, and other crises. Our goal is to address the underlying factors that contribute to violence while helping participants achieve long-term safety, stability, and self-sufficiency.
We recognize that violence prevention requires more than a single service. Through trauma-informed care, individualized case management, and strong community partnerships, our team works with each participant to develop a personalized action plan that addresses immediate needs and long-term goals.
Our Wraparound Services may include:
- Comprehensive intake, assessment, and individualized service planning
- Street outreach and community engagement
- Violence prevention education and conflict resolution training
- Nonviolent Communication workshops
- Case management and ongoing support
- Crisis intervention and safety planning
- Safe House and emergency housing referrals
- Transitional, subsidized, and permanent housing navigation
- Victim advocacy and legal resource referrals
- Mental wellness and behavioral health referrals
- Substance use treatment referrals
- Job readiness, GED preparation, and workforce development
- Trade skills and apprenticeship referrals
- Financial literacy and economic empowerment education
- Food assistance and basic needs support
- Youth mentoring and family strengthening services
- Parenting education and family support
- Healthcare and health insurance referrals
- Transportation assistance through community partnerships
- Benefits enrollment and public assistance referrals
- Follow-up services to ensure participants remain connected to needed resources
Our multidisciplinary approach connects participants with trusted community partners, including schools, healthcare providers, employers, housing agencies, faith-based organizations, behavioral health providers, law enforcement, victim service agencies, and workforce development programs. By coordinating services across multiple systems, we reduce barriers to care and help individuals and families move from crisis to stability.
Resilient Communities
Preventing Violence. Restoring Hope. Building Stronger Communities.
Financial Literacy, Digital Literacy & Life Skills Program
Empowering People. Building Confidence. Creating Financial Independence.
The Adell Foundation's Financial Literacy, Digital Literacy, and Life Skills Program equips youth, adults, seniors, veterans, and families with the practical knowledge and skills needed to achieve financial sta
Financial Literacy, Digital Literacy & Life Skills Program
Empowering People. Building Confidence. Creating Financial Independence.
The Adell Foundation's Financial Literacy, Digital Literacy, and Life Skills Program equips youth, adults, seniors, veterans, and families with the practical knowledge and skills needed to achieve financial stability, personal independence, and long-term success.
Through interactive workshops, one-on-one coaching, and hands-on learning, participants gain the confidence to make informed financial decisions, navigate today's digital world, and develop essential life skills that promote self-sufficiency and reduce barriers to employment, education, and housing.
Financial Literacy Topics
- Budgeting and Money Management
- Banking and Credit Education
- Building and Repairing Credit
- Saving and Investing
- Debt Reduction Strategies
- Identity Theft Prevention
- Homeownership Readiness
- Consumer Protection
- Tax Education
- Financial Goal Setting
Digital Literacy Topics
- Basic Computer Skills
- Internet Safety and Cybersecurity
- Email and Online Communication
- Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Online Job Applications
- Resume Creation and Online Career Portals
- Virtual Interview Preparation
- Smartphone and Tablet Skills
- Accessing Community Resources Online
- Telehealth and Online Government Services
Wellness Matters Cooking & Conversation Classes
Nourishing the Body. Supporting the Mind. Strengthening the Community.
The Adell Foundation’s Wellness Matters Cooking & Conversation Classes combine healthy cooking education with meaningful discussions about mental wellness, physical health, family stability, and violence prevention.
Partici
Wellness Matters Cooking & Conversation Classes
Nourishing the Body. Supporting the Mind. Strengthening the Community.
The Adell Foundation’s Wellness Matters Cooking & Conversation Classes combine healthy cooking education with meaningful discussions about mental wellness, physical health, family stability, and violence prevention.
Participants learn how food can affect mood, energy, stress, sleep, and overall well-being. Each class includes practical instruction on shopping wisely, preparing nutritious meals, reading food labels, planning meals, and cooking healthy foods on a limited household budget.
We have found that preparing and sharing food creates a welcoming environment where participants feel more comfortable opening up and connecting with others. Cooking together serves as a natural icebreaker and creates opportunities for honest, healthy conversations about difficult topics.
Wellness Matters is more than a cooking class. It is a safe and supportive space where individuals and families can build relationships, gain practical skills, discuss community concerns, and connect with resources that promote safety, healing, and self-sufficiency.
By bringing people together around food, we are helping to reduce isolation, strengthen communication, encourage healthier choices, and create opportunities for early intervention before challenges grow into crises.
Wellness Matters: Healthy Food. Healthy Conversations. Healthier Communities.
Education & Workforce Development Services
The Adell Foundation believes that economic opportunity is one of the strongest forms of violence prevention. Through education, workforce development, and career preparation, we help individuals build the skills and confidence needed to achieve long-term self-sufficiency.
Our services include:
- Job
Education & Workforce Development Services
The Adell Foundation believes that economic opportunity is one of the strongest forms of violence prevention. Through education, workforce development, and career preparation, we help individuals build the skills and confidence needed to achieve long-term self-sufficiency.
Our services include:
- Job Readiness Training (resume writing, interview preparation, workplace communication, and job search assistance)
- GED Preparation and Adult Education Referrals
- Trade Skills Preparation for careers in construction, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, culinary arts, and other high-demand industries
- Career Exploration and Employment Planning
- Digital Literacy and Computer Skills
- Financial Literacy and Money Management
- Life Skills and Professional Development
- Workforce Development Referrals
- Apprenticeship and Vocational Training Referrals
- Employment Resource Navigation and Support
By connecting participants with educational opportunities, vocational training, and employment resources, we help individuals increase their earning potential, strengthen their families, and contribute to safer, more resilient communities.
Peace Center Youth Program
Teen Talk: Building Leaders. Preventing Violence. Creating Peace.
The Adell Foundation's Peace Center Youth Program provides a safe, welcoming environment where preteens and teens can gather to build healthy relationships, develop leadership skills, and learn peaceful ways to resolve conflict.
Located within our Pe
Peace Center Youth Program
Teen Talk: Building Leaders. Preventing Violence. Creating Peace.
The Adell Foundation's Peace Center Youth Program provides a safe, welcoming environment where preteens and teens can gather to build healthy relationships, develop leadership skills, and learn peaceful ways to resolve conflict.
Located within our Peace Centers in Georgia and Illinois, Teen Talk meets at partnering churches and community locations, offering youth a positive alternative to violence through engaging discussions, interactive activities, mentorship, and life-enriching experiences.
Our Peace Centers are designed to be safe spaces where young people feel heard, respected, and empowered to become leaders in their schools, neighborhoods, and communities.
Teen Talk Topics
- Violence Prevention and Awareness
- Nonviolent Communication
- Conflict Resolution and Peer Mediation
- Bullying Prevention
- Healthy Friendships and Relationships
- Social Media Safety and Digital Citizenship
- Emotional Intelligence and Self-Regulation
- Mental Wellness and Stress Management
- Anger Management
- Leadership Development
- Goal Setting and Career Exploration
- Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship
- Community Service and Civic Engagement
- College and Career Readiness
- Cultural Arts, Music, and Creative Expression
Activities Include
- Teen Talk Discussion Circles
- Peace Builder Leadership Academy
- Guest Speakers and Community Leaders
- Team Building Games
- Arts, Music, Dance, and Creative Workshops
- Sports and Recreation
- Community Service Projects
- Violence Prevention Campaigns
- Field Trips and College Tours
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Youth Advisory Council
- Family Engagement Nights
Our Goals
The Peace Center Youth Program helps participants:
- Develop healthy communication skills.
- Build confidence and self-esteem.
- Learn peaceful conflict resolution strategies.
- Strengthen leadership and decision-making skills.
- Reduce risk factors associated with youth violence.
- Build positive relationships with caring adults and peers.
- Connect to educational, career, and community resources.
- Become ambassadors for peace within their schools and neighborhoods.
Our trained staff and volunteers provide mentorship, guidance, and encouragement while connecting youth and families to wraparound services, mental wellness resources, educational support, and community opportunities.
At the Adell Foundation, we believe that when young people are given safe spaces, trusted mentors, and opportunities to lead, they become the strongest force for creating safer, healthier, and more resilient communities.
Teen Talk Motto
"Find Your Voice. Choose Peace. Lead the Change."
Resilient Communities
Building Peace One Conversation at a Time.
Dr. Bertha Jackson, LPC
Lead Certified Life Coach & Anger Management Coach ( Pictured with Executive DriectorDr. Felicia Belliger D. Div)
Dr. Bertha Jackson serves as the Lead Certified Life Coach and Anger Management Coach for The Adell Foundation's Resilient Communities Initiative. She provides leadership, clinical guidance, and mentors
Dr. Bertha Jackson, LPC
Lead Certified Life Coach & Anger Management Coach ( Pictured with Executive DriectorDr. Felicia Belliger D. Div)
Dr. Bertha Jackson serves as the Lead Certified Life Coach and Anger Management Coach for The Adell Foundation's Resilient Communities Initiative. She provides leadership, clinical guidance, and mentorship to the Foundation's coaching team while supporting violence prevention, community outreach, and personal development programs.
Dr. Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master's Degree in Psychology and a Doctor of Divinity (D.Div.) specializing in Mental Health and the Church. Her extensive education and professional experience equip her to address the emotional, behavioral, and spiritual needs of individuals and families impacted by trauma, violence, crisis, and life transitions.
As Lead Coach, Dr. Jackson oversees a team of 12 Certified Life Coaches who generously volunteer their time to support The Adell Foundation's Street Outreach and Resilient Communities programs. Under her leadership, the coaching team provides compassionate, trauma-informed support, mentoring, and resource navigation to youth, adults, families, veterans, and individuals re-entering the community.
Dr. Jackson also leads anger management and emotional wellness education, helping participants develop healthier communication skills, improve emotional regulation, resolve conflicts peacefully, and build positive relationships. She works closely with community partners to ensure participants have access to wraparound services, behavioral health resources, housing assistance, employment support, and other services that promote long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
Through her leadership, expertise, and commitment to service, Dr. Jackson plays a vital role in advancing The Adell Foundation's mission of preventing violence, restoring hope, and building resilient communities.
ADMIN STAFF AND PROGRAM COORDINATORS
PRESIDENT/FOUNDER Ext 806
FAMILY MATTERS BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER Ext 802
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ext 800
Nancy King
Business Management Degree Robert Morris College
D. Div Lamad University, Denver Colorado
MEC, CLC, CSLC
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ext 800
FAMILY MATTERS BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER Ext 802
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ext 800
Felicia Bellinger-Brown 20 Years of Grant Writing and Nonprofit Management Degree in Health Care Management University of Phoenix. Phoenix Arizona
D.Div WC Ministries, South Lake Tahoe, CA
MLC, CHLC, CSLC,
FAMILY MATTERS BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER Ext 802
FAMILY MATTERS BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER Ext 802
FAMILY MATTERS BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER Ext 802
Travis Cade
CLC, CBC
BA Sociology and Criminology
West Georgia University
Peace Center Coordinator Ext 803
Peace Center Coordinator Ext 803
FAMILY MATTERS BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER Ext 802
Narvena Varner
CLC, CYLC
Lamad University School of Coaching
WGTC, Business Management
MEC, LCL, LFC
SECRETARY/TREASURE Ext 808
Peace Center Coordinator Ext 803
SECRETARY/TREASURE Ext 808
Sheryl Jones
MBA, Strayer University
MEC, LCL, LFC
office staff
NATASHA BROWN-AUSTIN, ADMINSTRATIVE SECRETARY
HOLIDAY FRONT-LINE WORKER STREET OUTREACH 60426
NATASHA BROWN-AUSTIN, ADMINSTRATIVE SECRETARY
Natasha has over 10 years experience as an assistant manager and office manager. Her excellent customer service skills and compassion for others makes her a valuable asset to our foundation. Ms. Austin also oversees our food program intake and distribution each month.
FAMILY BONDING FIELD TRIP PROGRAM COORDINATOR
HOLIDAY FRONT-LINE WORKER STREET OUTREACH 60426
NATASHA BROWN-AUSTIN, ADMINSTRATIVE SECRETARY
Our family bonding field trip coordinator is responsible for recruitment, program orientation, field trip coordinator, manage client files, and assist with marketing and promotion of the program. 20 hours per week minimum wage. The office is closed on Mondays as this is our field trip day. Work days can be Tuesday-Thurs if you participate
Our family bonding field trip coordinator is responsible for recruitment, program orientation, field trip coordinator, manage client files, and assist with marketing and promotion of the program. 20 hours per week minimum wage. The office is closed on Mondays as this is our field trip day. Work days can be Tuesday-Thurs if you participate on filed trip days or Tues-Sat. Hours are 3pm-7pm during the week, 8-Noon during the week and 8-Noon on Saturdays.
HOLIDAY FRONT-LINE WORKER STREET OUTREACH 60426
HOLIDAY FRONT-LINE WORKER STREET OUTREACH 60426
HOLIDAY FRONT-LINE WORKER STREET OUTREACH 60426
Job Title: Street Outreach Front-Line Worker – Violence Prevention & Community Outreach August-December 2026
Organization: The Adell Foundation
Program: Resilient Communities Initiative
Schedule: Part-Time – 20 Hours Per Week
Compensation: Illinois Minimum Wage (Grant Funded)
Ideal Candidate: Retired individual, older worker, or community-
Job Title: Street Outreach Front-Line Worker – Violence Prevention & Community Outreach August-December 2026
Organization: The Adell Foundation
Program: Resilient Communities Initiative
Schedule: Part-Time – 20 Hours Per Week
Compensation: Illinois Minimum Wage (Grant Funded)
Ideal Candidate: Retired individual, older worker, or community-minded person passionate about serving others.
Position Summary
The Street Outreach Front-Line Worker serves as a community ambassador for The Adell Foundation's Resilient Communities Program, helping to increase awareness of violence prevention resources and connect individuals and families to supportive services. This position focuses on building trust within the community through outreach, education, and referrals.
The ideal candidate enjoys interacting with people, has strong communication skills, and is committed to promoting safer, healthier communities.
ILLINOIS GRANT WRITER- OPEN POSITION
OSCAR JONES, NONPROFIT PARTNER PROGRAM RISK MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
OSCAR JONES, NONPROFIT PARTNER PROGRAM RISK MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
OSCAR JONES, NONPROFIT PARTNER PROGRAM RISK MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
OSCAR JONES, NONPROFIT PARTNER PROGRAM RISK MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
OSCAR JONES, NONPROFIT PARTNER PROGRAM RISK MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SYSTEMS CONSULTIN/ENTREPRENEURAL STRATEGY
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
B.A. SCIENCE MAANANGEMENT INFORMATIN SYSTEMS
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
CERTIFIED BUSINESS COACH (CBC)
CERTIFIED JOB READINESS COACH
( CJRC)
LEAD CHAPLIN- ALICE SMITH
OSCAR JONES, NONPROFIT PARTNER PROGRAM RISK MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
LEAD CHAPLIN- ALICE SMITH
D.DIV LAMAD UNIVERISTY 2017
BIBLE COLLEGE DEGREE FGCAI 2001
700 CLUB PHONE COUNSELOR 1983-1989
CHAPLIN ASSISTANT
SOUTH SUBURBAN HOSPITAL 1999-2000
CERTIFIED LIFE COACH ( CLC)
CERTIFIED SPIRITUAL COACH ( CSLC)