Organizational History
HELP ORG INC (HELP) was incorporated and achieved 501(c)(3) status in 2004. HELP was established as a non-profit, non-governmental community based organization committed to promoting systems that improve the social, economic, educational, and spiritual conditions of local and global communities. Since our inception, HELP has provided continual community service in Northwest Atlanta by partnering with diverse local organizations and institutions focusing on neighborhood planning and infrastructure improvement, expanding resident participation in community decision making, and providing direct services to youth, young adults, adults, and the elderly.
At home and abroad, HELP has built a broad network of positive relationships across our target areas by partnering with several local community groups, social agencies, elected officials, as well as churches to provide services to neighborhood residents. The services provided by HELP included organizing community meetings, conducting special issue forums, providing program consultation, establishing communications mechanism, and making referrals for social services.
We have now expanded our service areas to include Dayton, Ohio, Sapelo Island, Georgia, Ejisu, Ghana, and Springfield, Massachusetts.
At home and abroad, HELP has built a broad network of positive relationships across our target areas by partnering with several local community groups, social agencies, elected officials, as well as churches to provide services to neighborhood residents. The services provided by HELP included organizing community meetings, conducting special issue forums, providing program consultation, establishing communications mechanism, and making referrals for social services.
We have now expanded our service areas to include Dayton, Ohio, Sapelo Island, Georgia, Ejisu, Ghana, and Springfield, Massachusetts.
Organizational Mission
HELP's mission is to provide an adequate place for organizations to enhance and to teach life skills and provide necessary services to youth, young adults, adults, and the elderly to help them lead healthy and prosperous lives both in Africa and the United States.
Organizational Vision
HELP’s vision is to see all sectors of community i.e. resident, business, government, and civic groups working together to create and re-create consensus and positive change. HELP seeks to collaborate with residents in devising creative and effective solutions to our most dire social ills.
Organizational Governing Structure
Governance
HELP.org, Inc. is led by a Board of Directors with all of the powers of governing and directing, and of overseeing the management and affairs of the organization. The corporate governance principles of HELP are composed of a series of documents adopted by the Board of Directors and reviewed periodically to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the organization and reflect current industry best practices.
Governing Documents
In 2010, HELP embarked on comprehensive governance reform. Changes were signed into the organization's bylaws by the Board of Directors to modernize the Board to focus on strategic oversight and governance.
Structure of the Board of Directors
In addition to a more clear oversight and strategic role for the Board, highlights of governance reforms include: by 2012, Board membership will range from 5 to 9, requirements follow best practices for corporate boards, and the selection of members is accomplished through the Board Development Committee's recommendation to the full Board with final approval by delegates at the annual meeting of HELP ORG INC.
Leadership
The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) are significant roles of HELP ORG INC. The President leads the Board of Directors in the governance and oversight of the organization. The CEO executes HELP strategies and leads the operations and business activities of HELP.
Pamela Flores was appointed CEO of HELP on December 17, 2010. Ms. Flores served as HELP ORG INC President (2004 -- 2008).
Vincente Scott was appointed President of HELP on September 1, 2011. Mr. Scott served as HELP ORG INC Vice President (2004 -- 2011).
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President - Vincente Scott email: vscott@helporginc.org
The President shall convene regularly scheduled Board meetings, shall preside or arrange for other members of the executive committee to preside at each meeting in the following order: Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Heritage Member.
Vice President - Pamela Flores email: pamela@helporginc.org
The Vice President will chair committees on special subjects as designated by the Board. The organization’s Founder will serve as the lifetime Vice President of the Board of Directors. Future Vice Presidents must be appointed by the existing Vice President and be elected by a simple majority vote by the Board of Directors.
Secretary - Jamie Idella Hardegree email: jamieidella@helporginc.org
The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping records of Board actions, including overseeing the taking of minutes at all Board meetings, sending out meeting announcements, distributing copies of minutes and the agenda to each Board member and assuring that corporate records are maintained.
Treasurer - Felix Alonso email: felixalonso@helporginc.org
The Treasurer shall make a report at each Board meeting. The Treasurer shall chair the finance committee, assist in the preparation of the budget, help develop fundraising plans, and make financial information available to Board members and the public. The Treasurer will also file the annual registration with the Secretary of the State of Georgia Corporations Division.
Heritage Member - Jennifer E. Flores email: jef@helporginc.org
The Heritage Member shall be a descendant of the Founder’s family by birth or marriage. This may be by appointment of the President or simple majority vote of Board members.
STAFF
Chief Executive Officer - Pamela Flores
Chief Financial Officer - Jennifer E. Flores
Chief Operating Officer Ghana - Kojo Boateng
Chief Programs Officer Ghana - Queenmother Akosua Magee
Neighborhood Revitalization Division Executive Director - Jamie Idella Hardegree
Neighborhood Revitalization Division Director of Operations - Vincente Scott
HELP.org, Inc. is led by a Board of Directors with all of the powers of governing and directing, and of overseeing the management and affairs of the organization. The corporate governance principles of HELP are composed of a series of documents adopted by the Board of Directors and reviewed periodically to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the organization and reflect current industry best practices.
Governing Documents
In 2010, HELP embarked on comprehensive governance reform. Changes were signed into the organization's bylaws by the Board of Directors to modernize the Board to focus on strategic oversight and governance.
Structure of the Board of Directors
In addition to a more clear oversight and strategic role for the Board, highlights of governance reforms include: by 2012, Board membership will range from 5 to 9, requirements follow best practices for corporate boards, and the selection of members is accomplished through the Board Development Committee's recommendation to the full Board with final approval by delegates at the annual meeting of HELP ORG INC.
Leadership
The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) are significant roles of HELP ORG INC. The President leads the Board of Directors in the governance and oversight of the organization. The CEO executes HELP strategies and leads the operations and business activities of HELP.
Pamela Flores was appointed CEO of HELP on December 17, 2010. Ms. Flores served as HELP ORG INC President (2004 -- 2008).
Vincente Scott was appointed President of HELP on September 1, 2011. Mr. Scott served as HELP ORG INC Vice President (2004 -- 2011).
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President - Vincente Scott email: vscott@helporginc.org
The President shall convene regularly scheduled Board meetings, shall preside or arrange for other members of the executive committee to preside at each meeting in the following order: Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Heritage Member.
Vice President - Pamela Flores email: pamela@helporginc.org
The Vice President will chair committees on special subjects as designated by the Board. The organization’s Founder will serve as the lifetime Vice President of the Board of Directors. Future Vice Presidents must be appointed by the existing Vice President and be elected by a simple majority vote by the Board of Directors.
Secretary - Jamie Idella Hardegree email: jamieidella@helporginc.org
The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping records of Board actions, including overseeing the taking of minutes at all Board meetings, sending out meeting announcements, distributing copies of minutes and the agenda to each Board member and assuring that corporate records are maintained.
Treasurer - Felix Alonso email: felixalonso@helporginc.org
The Treasurer shall make a report at each Board meeting. The Treasurer shall chair the finance committee, assist in the preparation of the budget, help develop fundraising plans, and make financial information available to Board members and the public. The Treasurer will also file the annual registration with the Secretary of the State of Georgia Corporations Division.
Heritage Member - Jennifer E. Flores email: jef@helporginc.org
The Heritage Member shall be a descendant of the Founder’s family by birth or marriage. This may be by appointment of the President or simple majority vote of Board members.
STAFF
Chief Executive Officer - Pamela Flores
Chief Financial Officer - Jennifer E. Flores
Chief Operating Officer Ghana - Kojo Boateng
Chief Programs Officer Ghana - Queenmother Akosua Magee
Neighborhood Revitalization Division Executive Director - Jamie Idella Hardegree
Neighborhood Revitalization Division Director of Operations - Vincente Scott
Governing Documents
| help_org_inc_aoi_121710_signed_copy.pdf |
| help_org_inc_bylaws_121710_signed_copy.pdf |
| help_org_inc_proxy_blank_copy.pdf |
