I was raised by my Grandmother Irene Dixon, and later in life, I learned that my mother decided at my birth, she no longer wanted me. My grandmother was a selfless woman and because of her I have adopted her ideology. I have been feeding the less fortunate, the lost and the left out, giving rides to work for those who needed them and offering room and board.

 

My grandmother worked at a tomato plant in Dania Beach, FL. She decided to bypass low-income housing and became a first-time home buyer.

 

Years passed, and she eventually started working for Broward County Public Schools. She later purchased a duplex and retired after 30 years.

 

Throughout my life I witnessed my family members spending time in and out of jail and abusing drugs. One family member died in prison due to the lack of programs that could've saved his life.

 

Despite my parents not being in my home and the challenges of being raised in a tough neighborhood, I resolved to be better.

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I admired my grandmother's work ethic and always dreamed of owning my own business. At the age of 25, I became an entrepreneur. I owned and operated a detailing shop and mobile services for 18 years.

 

I didn't let my neighborhood or my surroundings define me. People in my same neighborhood didn't have the same love that my grandmother provided me. They may not have had anyone to assist them in their lives..

 

Many of my friends and classmates ended up on drugs, which resulted in them walking the streets day and night, a very heartbreaking but true reality.

 

Many of them without a father in their home were in and out of prison. They sold drugs to help their single mothers pay bills. These choices resulted in them navigating through the criminal justice system.

 

The shootings and killings I experienced were traumatic and it is my goal to be present in those neighborhoods to avoid that plight.

 

I could have easily fallen through the cracks and become a statistic. However, because of the wisdom and guidance I gained from my grandmother, I was able to break the cycle for men of my background.

 

The mission of Dixon Alternative Family Services is to prevent these unfortunate events from occurring and save the lives of young people. Help reform our clients' minds, with results, to keep them from ending up in jail.

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Our Mission is to Help our young people get the tools and guidance to achieve their goals and get them off the streets to become contributing individuals to society. 

 

The programs of Dixon Alternative Family Services can save many lives with the help of donors like you.