is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to help individuals and families become self-sufficient by educating them and providing them with the support and opportunities available in society and allowing them to become thriving members of the community.
holds events, trainings, and workshops to help facilitate the building of a skill set to be successful.
In April 2009, founder Chris Meek held his first in a series of loan modification events at the Yerwood Center.
[2] The success and public request for more programs led Meek to create the not-for-profit START Now!
To date, the program has shown both success and growth, having helped over 250 people and banks avoid foreclosure.