CEO And Founder Of Hope-4-Kids
Rose Braziel
I grew up in a household of 12 people, including my parents. Growing up we didn’t have much financially, but we were taught love, respect, and kindness and I can personally remember it having an effect on how much effort and influence my teachers would invest in encouraging me I had the capabilities of becoming or doing anything with my life.
Due to that, it made me start paying more attention to others that weren’t treated with kindness.
I carried those same feelings with me into junior high school but, instead of living in hurt or abandonment, I chose to try to make sure everyone was treated with kindness because I knew what it felt like to be looked over or not recognized.
I have been volunteering with the back to school event going on seven years now. Five years ago, I had another stroke that affected my speech. When speaking I know what I want to say but sometimes can’t find my words, but because I understand how brain transmitters work, I continue to improve. I eventually decided to start my own nonprofit organization. My nonprofit organization, Hope for Kids Foundation is to inspire today’s kids to be tomorrow’s leaders. Hope for Kids Foundation aspires to develop and provide kids with the resources to be successful leaders in their community.
Anita Mays-Hope-4-Kids Board Member
Anita Mays has worked in the Stop 6 Fort Worth area for over 10 years. She has served as the cultural enrichment director for the Boys and Girls Club for 8 years and worked in education for 6 years.
Now through her company Eighty8 Lines, she continues her efforts to reach the community by providing art programs through local organizations and schools within DFW including FWISD, Y.M.C.A., Clayton Y.E.S., Boys & Girls of Tarrant County, and Saintsville Academy. Eighty8 Lines also participates in the FWISD campus beautification project by partnering with schools and donating murals to selected campuses.
Brian Harris-Hope-4-Kids Board Member
Vice President Of Hope-4-Kids
Debbie Jackson
Debbie Jackson retired from AmTrust Financial Services/Republic in 2019 after over 33 years in the corporate legal environment as a paralegal.
Also worked at the company as a financial analyst for several years. Debbie takes pride in being a meticulous, conscientious, and diligent worker,
a consummate professional in her responsibilities. Studied Business Administration at Texas College in Tyler, Texas.
Currently, volunteers in several ministries at her church home, the Potters House of Dallas, and is a member of the NAACP, Tri-Cities Chapter.
Debbie is the wife of John Jackson for 38 years, mother, and grandmother; enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family
Vicky Coffee-Hope-4-Kids Board Member
Vicky Coffee has been with the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health since 2007, has committed more than 30 years to increase awareness, offering services, and enhancing systems to support individuals, youth, and families living with mental health conditions in Texas.
Vicky has served as an executive board member and secretary for the National Leadership Council on African American Behavioral Health and is a founding member and coordinator of the Austin Area African American Behavioral Health Network. A certified licensed professional counselor supervisor and Mental Health First Aid instructor, she holds a Bachelor of Science in child and family development and a Master of Education from Texas State University.
James Campbell-Hope-4-Kids Board Member
James Campbell, Jr. has been a certified police officer with the Tarrant County Hospital District Police Department for 25 years. Officer Campbell has served the patients and families at the John Peter Smith Main Campus and the Stop Six community.
He has extensive knowledge in security and protective measures. He has provided educational training to youth and adults on personal and bike safety. Officer Campbell has a long history of serving the community through volunteerism, such as working with youth and feeding the homeless and elderly. In his role as a little league football coach, he has mentored, coached, and been a father–figure to young children and youth. He has provided guidance to youth having trouble at home, school, and with friends. He enjoys building strong moral character and leadership skills that will help youth grow in all areas of their life. Being a believer in Jesus Christ, he does all of this with a loving and compassionate heart.
Melissa Cuthbert-Hope-4-Kids Board Member
Hi, I’m Melissa Cuthbert, wife to an amazing husband Ian of 11 years, and mother to 2 amazing little boys Dylan and Derek. I currently reside in Rowlett TX and am a Real Estate Investor of over 9 years now who specializes in restoring homes back to beauty.I’m passionate about my work in helping the youth of our next generation to become beyond what they could ever dream of. As a child, I went to over 30 schools, lived with many family members, and wasn’t given the most stability. Alongside my admiration for Rose Braziel, this is ultimately led me in the direction to want to be a part of Hope 4 Kids. I’m excited to a member of Hope 4 Kids and this incredible vision and team Rose has built, and can’t wait to build a better future for our community.
Rose Richmond-Hope-4-Kids
Marketing, Website And Social Media Manager
Rose is a Mother, Grandmother And Great Grandmother. She has been a part of the Hope-4-Kids family for over 3 years. Rose is a Business owner. Her business Hometown SEO Store is part of how we met. Rose was looking for a charity to get involved in and had not found something she enjoyed being a part of. After meeting Brian, She came out to volunteer and now manages our Marketing, Social Media and Advertising. Her passion is working behind the scenes, helping plan and organize events. She loves being involved in the events and meeting the families and kids.
