About Citizens with Challenges

Discover who we are and what drives us.

Nurse holding hand of senior woman in the rehab center of geriatrics

Our Mission

Citizens with Challenges (CwC) is a public charity exempt under IRS section 501(c)(3). Our mission is to act as a catalyst for environmental improvement, leadership development, and nonprofit collaboration to build stronger, educated, and sustainable communities.

DONATE

Our Purpose

To provide decent, safe, and affordable housing to low- and moderate-income individuals while engaging in educational programs and community revitalization efforts in partnership with nonprofits.

Our Vision

To improve the lives of families, youth, and veterans through education, housing, and community empowerment.

Our Core Values

Welcome
Commitment
Advocacy
Outcome-Focused

Better Together
Value Creation
Forward Thinking
Vision-Driven

Board of Directors

Otis Mathis, President/CEO
Kellie Johnson, Vice President
Chiquita Robinson, Treasurer
Jason Ross, Secretary
Alphonso Porter
Lechell T. Hudson
Vincent Martin
June Webb
Vanessa Simpson Olive
Kellie Ross

Key Initiatives

AT-4 Community Development Corporation

Still in development. Plans underway with:

Lawrence Technological University
Hamilton Anderson Associates Architects
Goal: Strategic redevelopment of AfricanTown-48217.

Wayne County Association of Black Veterans (WCAOBVFV)

Veterans support initiative focused on:

Integration into sustainable environments
Life services and benefits education
Support for veterans’ families

Connect With Us

Let’s collaborate, support, and uplift our community.

📧 Email | 📍Detroit, MI | ☎️ Phone

Connect With an Expert

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.