Letter from the President and CEO

 On behalf of Imani Within Foundation, we are honored to have served the Atlanta community for over a decade. During this time, I have had the privilege of connecting with individuals whose stories have deeply impacted me. I recall moments spent with a woman who was homeless after losing everything and walking away from an abusive marriage, a man who had served 14 years in prison and was seeking a fresh start, a functioning cocaine addict who was desperate for change, and an elderly widower I met in line at the grocery store. In each of these encounters, I believe we both found a sense of hope—a belief that, even in the most difficult of circumstances, there is still someone who cares, and that better days are ahead.

Faith is the conviction that God's promises will come to pass, even when life's challenges cause us to doubt. Sometimes, it feels as though the mustard seed of faith is drying up, and all we have left is hope—hope that better days are coming. I am reminded of the two men walking on the road, who were approached by Jesus but did not recognize Him. They were filled with hope and expectancy, yet still uncertain. It’s a reminder that hope is not always immediate or clear, but it is always present.