Nakisha Washington Procope graduated with the inaugural Cohort of Civic Impact Academy in 2024.

Here’s a look at their Community Design Challenge:

Name of Project:

Resources for women-led households with children who do not qualify for public assistance but struggle to make ends meet

Description:

This project provides financial and other resources to working women who lead households with children, helping them stabilize their finances and build income over time.

This group often falls between the cracks—earning too much for government aid but not enough to fully support their families.

Nakisha’s vision is for these folks to access the resources they need to ensure their families both survive and thrive.