Who We Are
MISSION
THE ONE LESS FOUNDATION works to help families and communities create paths out of poverty through a two-generation approach.
We are dedicated to alleviating poverty by providing financial literacy and capability, supplemental education, and personal mentoring to individuals, families and communities to help them gain the skills needed to create a path out of poverty.
Our organization bridges the gap between academic theory and real life, by providing programs and access to education, resources and opportunity.
Our programs work to help people achieve goals they never knew they could dream; and inspire individuals, families and communities to become more than they thought possible.
OUR VALUES
The One Less Foundation believes that every soul is of great worth and deserves to be treated with respect, compassion and dignity; regardless of race, gender, age, religious beliefs or sexual orientation.
What We Do
OUR STORY
“When I started The One Less Foundation, I told myself that I would be happy if I helped only one person develop a path for their future and get out of poverty’s bitter cycle, because I know the ripple effects would have the potential to change generations to come for the better. That is still my goal – to help each person create lasting positive ripple effects and break the chains of poverty.” ~ Ingrid R. Shepard, Founder
The organization was created in 2012 after many years of volunteer experiences the founder had creating programs for women and teens in need at her church. During this volunteer work, she had the opportunity to oversee and guide the women's auxiliary of 300 women for five years, which included ensuring that all food, financial, health and housing needs were met as possible. After that she volunteered as the employment specialist for her congregation for three years, helping adult members (men and women) upgrade their education, become employed and self-sustaining. It is from these experiences, that The One Less Foundation (TOLF) was created to help the greater Philadelphia community receive access to information and education through programs specifically designed to support some of the most vulnerable populations.
Details
| (215) 278-4400 | |
| info@theonelessfoundation.org | |
| https://www.theonelessfoundation.org/ |
