Causes: Health, Public Health

Mission: CNI Solutions is a new grassroots non-profit organization serving Huntsville, Alabama, and its surrounding communities. We take pride in being champions for the underserved, at-risk, minority, formerly incarcerated, and women populations. We have three programs that will produce positive results in our community. Launch It, which is our entrepreneurial classes. New Beginnings, which focuses on assisting previously incarcerated individuals with the skills they need to successfully re-enter society, and our Journey program assists previous substance abusers to acquire gainful employment. Our three programs are geared towards improving community empowerment, unity, and personal success in North Alabama.

Target demographics: under-served, at-risk community

Direct beneficiaries per year: we are a brand new organization

Geographic areas served: Huntsville Alabama and surrounding areas

Programs: Launch-it, a nationally accredited program that guides aspiring entrepreneurs to opening a successful businessNew Beginnings, a program that will assist previously incarcerated individuals re-entering society. Journey, a program that will assist prior substance/alcohol abusers to continue their sobriety by obtaining gainful employment. CNI will conduct weekly workshops for both programs. The workshops will teach each individual how to create a resume, write a cover letter, develop interviewing skills, and apply for furthering their education.