Partners

Collaboration is at the heart of our mission. We proudly partner with organizations that share our vision for equity and empowerment. Some of our key partners include:

NYC Department of Probation

Supporting justice-involved individuals with vocational training and certifications.

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Providing industry-recognized accreditation for workforce development

Am I A Citizen? Coalition

Advocating for the rights and full citizenship of justice-involved individuals.

Hip Hop For America

Hip Hop For America Super PAC is dedicated to leveraging the power of hip-hop culture to drive political engagement, advocacy, and policy change, particularly for communities historically impacted by the war on drugs. The PAC focuses on voter education, mobilization, and supporting candidates and policies that promote social equity, criminal justice reform, and economic empowerment. By uniting artists, activists, and organizers, Hip Hop For America seeks to amplify the voices of marginalized communities and ensure their concerns are represented in the political arena

Preserve Our Legacy, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization co-founded by Shana Melius and Brett Melius. The organization focuses on increasing awareness about the importance of bone marrow and cord blood donations, particularly within African American, Hispanic, and other minority communities, where donor matches are often scarce.

One of its significant accomplishments includes the advocacy and co-authoring of Jaden’s Law, named after Jaden Hilton, a young boy who lost his battle with leukemia while waiting for a bone marrow match. The law, which was passed in New Jersey, aims to educate and encourage more individuals to join the bone marrow donor registry.

Preserve Our Legacy also developed a historical cord blood program, further advancing efforts to improve healthcare equity by promoting lifesaving transplants for patients suffering from leukemia, sickle cell anemia, and other life-threatening diseases. The organization’s work bridges gaps in medical access and supports legislative ef