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Do you know what time it is? It’s time for our Winter 2023 Virtual Commencement! We are proud of this group of esteemed graduates and they deserve a standing ovation! Join us via Zoom Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 5pm EST for an inspiring commencement showcasing these new non-profit organizations that will make a high impact in their communities!

We are celebrating the following individuals as they LAUNCH their incredible Non-Profit Organization:
•  MALIKA ROBINSON – H.O.P.S. RESOURCE CENTER
•  ARIKA DAVENPORT – PATH TO PURPOSE STUDENT ALLIANCE
•  CHERON WILLIAMS – PURPOSE FULFILLED COALITION

CLICK HERE to register.

Our Programs

We are committed to breaking the cycle of poverty by providing programs, services and resources that will empower individuals and evoke change. Our goal is to make an impact in the community by developing a positive outlook in the lives of individuals and supporting them to reach their highest potential using the gifts they already possess.   

Non-Profit Development Program (NPDP)

The Meaningful Mission Book Club

Foundational Leadership Summit (FLS)

You Can Help!

Will & Way’s aim is to develop a positive outlook in the lives of individuals by increasing their will and developing a successful way. Your donations and contributions will allow us to expand our reach and provide more resources to those that need it the most. We appreciate any monetary donation and volunteer support you can give.

Contact us today!

Have a question? Just ask! We’d love to connect with you. You can call (817) 475-9470 or send an email by filling out the form below:

Yatokya Rafela
Founder of Alternative Innovations to Rare Diseases
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“I think this is an excellent opportunity for those who would like to start a non-profit and don't know the correct steps to take.”
Sade Smith
Executive Director of CASA Global
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“It helps us to understand our core values and gave us perspective on our goals. Our Facilitator, DeAnn, is very engaging with us and I am learning so much from her.”
Lovina Robinson
Founder of Blind Love
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“We got a lot of insight on what we can offer the community.”
Dymond Starr
Founder of IamSHE, CEC
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“Gave me some insight into the many different types of nonprofits and the wide range of service that can be provided. I learned I can 1 core group as my focus and offer a few different areas of service. I also learned that you do not own your nonprofit, you are a founder and maintain control.”
Karen Hatcher
Founder of L.A.M.P – Loving and Mentoring People
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“This program made me take a hard grueling look at function and of our non-profit and outline the impact we will make on the community.”
Pamela Dean
Executive Director of Kings2Be aka Bun Diesel 'Me vs. Loyalty' Foundation
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“I do think the structure is great. Communication with the 1-on-1 was even better.”
Anonymous
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“I love Will & Way’s support after the program is complete.”
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Video Reviews

Foundational Leadership Reviews

Yatokya Rafela
Executive Director of Alternative Innovations to Rare Diseases
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“I needed to learn communication strategy
Dr. Alex Boyd
Founder of City of Hope Community Development Corporation
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“Very coherent and understandable presentation.”
Rachel Hatcher-Collins
Founder of L.A.M.P – Loving and Mentoring People
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“I’ve learned patience, business mindset, and courage.”
Karen Hatcher
NPDP inaugural graduate
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“This session has been so inspirational!”
Karen Hatcher
Anonymous
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“It really pushed me to rethink the message that I want to present to my audience and how to develop my leadership skills.”
Pamela Dean
Executive Director of Kings2Be aka Bun Diesel 'Me vs. Loyalty' Foundation
Read More
“I do think the structure is great. Communication with the 1-on-1 was even better.”
Anonymous
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“I love Will & Way’s support after the program is complete.”
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Class Session
Reviews

Evelyn Ortega-Reyes
Founder of Entrepreneur Community Enrichment Corporation (CEO)
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“Session #2 had the most impact because it pulled out the why behind my passion.”
Ayana L. Meeks
Founder of Healing Hearts to Heal
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“This program helped me identify a passion that I had put on the back burner. Helped me realize how I can make an impact to the community which I am already serving in my current career. I also received valuable information that I otherwise would not have had prior to this class.”
Anonymous
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“The SWOT & STEP Analysis class caused me to think outside of my "everybody is going to love my idea" box and allowed me to i.d. and work on possible weak areas to foresee solutions (promotes wide range of forward thinking).”
Anonymous
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“The breakdown of the SWOT & STEP analysis was impactful. I was Understood my weaknesses and gained insight into the socio-cultural factors of my community.”
Anonymous
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“The breakdown of the SWOT & STEP analysis was impactful. I was Understood my weaknesses and gained insight into the socio-cultural factors of my community.”
Evelyn Ortega-Reyes
Founder of Entrepreneur Community Enrichment Corporation (CEO)
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“The instructor gave us tools to develop our vision, mission. It was an interactive lesson.”
Arsenia Clark
Gestures of Love CEC
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“Caused me to think and truly examine my business outside of the glass house I was in of “everything is lovely””.
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Personalized Coaching Reviews

Stacey Roberson
Founder of Good Works Social Service
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“My fears of the IRS forms were removed, my vision came to life, the weekly coaching allowed me to ask personalized questions applicable to my organization.”
Yolinda McCown
CEO of Mind Body and Soul Retreats
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“DeAnn did a great job and had patience to provide clients with all necessary information.”
Carol Walton
Co-Founder of Project ROC (Restoring Our Community)
Read More
“Just want to give a special thanks to DeAnn Graham for going out of her way to stay in constant communication with us with all the technical difficulties we were having at first on our end. She never gave up and always returned our emails directly and timely to ensure we would be able to take advantage of your program to better our organization. "She Bridged the Gap"”.
Stacey Roberson
Founder of Good Works Social Service
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“Dr. Graham is so encouraging. After speaking with her nothing seems impossible. She is a great leader and WILLINGLY shares information. I am so appreciative of the depth of information she shares. We are in GREAT HANDS!”
Arsenia Clark
Gestures of Love CEC
Read More
“I pinpointed ONE need to address, I identified weaknesses that I need to address/overcome and received knowledgeable partnership in Will & Way/WeServe/DeAnn.”
Evelyn Ortega-Reyes
Founder of Entrepreneur Community Enrichment Corporation (CEO)
Read More
“DeAnn refreshed my knowledge on nonprofits, I am more people oriented and I learned to hold myself accountable.”
Previous
Next

Foundational Leadership Reviews

Yatokya Rafela
Executive Director of Alternative Innovations to Rare Diseases
Read More
“I needed to learn communication strategy
Dr. Alex Boyd
Founder of City of Hope Community Development Corporation
Read More
“Very coherent and understandable presentation.”
Rachel Hatcher-Collins
Founder of L.A.M.P – Loving and Mentoring People
Read More
“I’ve learned patience, business mindset, and courage.”
Karen Hatcher
NPDP inaugural graduate
Read More
“This session has been so inspirational!”
Karen Hatcher
Anonymous
Read More
“It really pushed me to rethink the message that I want to present to my audience and how to develop my leadership skills.”
Pamela Dean
Executive Director of Kings2Be aka Bun Diesel 'Me vs. Loyalty' Foundation
Read More
“I do think the structure is great. Communication with the 1-on-1 was even better.”
Anonymous
Read More
“I love Will & Way’s support after the program is complete.”
Previous
Next

Class Session
Reviews

Evelyn Ortega-Reyes
Founder of Entrepreneur Community Enrichment Corporation (CEO)
Read More
“Session #2 had the most impact because it pulled out the why behind my passion.”
Ayana L. Meeks
Founder of Healing Hearts to Heal
Read More
“This program helped me identify a passion that I had put on the back burner. Helped me realize how I can make an impact to the community which I am already serving in my current career. I also received valuable information that I otherwise would not have had prior to this class.”
Anonymous
Read More
“The SWOT & STEP Analysis class caused me to think outside of my "everybody is going to love my idea" box and allowed me to i.d. and work on possible weak areas to foresee solutions (promotes wide range of forward thinking).”
Anonymous
Read More
“The breakdown of the SWOT & STEP analysis was impactful. I was Understood my weaknesses and gained insight into the socio-cultural factors of my community.”
Anonymous
Read More
“The breakdown of the SWOT & STEP analysis was impactful. I was Understood my weaknesses and gained insight into the socio-cultural factors of my community.”
Evelyn Ortega-Reyes
Founder of Entrepreneur Community Enrichment Corporation (CEO)
Read More
“The instructor gave us tools to develop our vision, mission. It was an interactive lesson.”
Arsenia Clark
Gestures of Love CEC
Read More
“Caused me to think and truly examine my business outside of the glass house I was in of “everything is lovely””.
Previous
Next

Personalized Coaching Reviews

Stacey Roberson
Founder of Good Works Social Service
Read More
“My fears of the IRS forms were removed, my vision came to life, the weekly coaching allowed me to ask personalized questions applicable to my organization.”
Yolinda McCown
CEO of Mind Body and Soul Retreats
Read More
“DeAnn did a great job and had patience to provide clients with all necessary information.”
Carol Walton
Co-Founder of Project ROC (Restoring Our Community)
Read More
“Just want to give a special thanks to DeAnn Graham for going out of her way to stay in constant communication with us with all the technical difficulties we were having at first on our end. She never gave up and always returned our emails directly and timely to ensure we would be able to take advantage of your program to better our organization. "She Bridged the Gap"”.
Stacey Roberson
Founder of Good Works Social Service
Read More
“Dr. Graham is so encouraging. After speaking with her nothing seems impossible. She is a great leader and WILLINGLY shares information. I am so appreciative of the depth of information she shares. We are in GREAT HANDS!”
Arsenia Clark
Gestures of Love CEC
Read More
“I pinpointed ONE need to address, I identified weaknesses that I need to address/overcome and received knowledgeable partnership in Will & Way/WeServe/DeAnn.”
Evelyn Ortega-Reyes
Founder of Entrepreneur Community Enrichment Corporation (CEO)
Read More
“DeAnn refreshed my knowledge on nonprofits, I am more people oriented and I learned to hold myself accountable.”
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