About

Vision

To create a world that no longer has disenfranchised community groups and individuals.

Mission

To provide opportunities and support to community groups and individuals who need it the most, helping them overcome obstacles and build a solid foundation for success.

Values

Inclusiveness: We respect all people and community groups, value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusiveness in all areas.

Participation: We value contributions from all employees and volunteers.

Quality: We strive to maintain a level of excellence and look forward to accomplishing all endeavours with a strategic focus to develop a mindset of continuous learning.

Goals

To advance education by providing EmowerInnovate instructional workshops about vocational and life skills for the benefit of individuals who are unemployed or needy.

To relieve poverty by providing monthly ‘bundle of active love’ donation packages of tangible basic essential items (such as hats, mittens, gloves, feminine hygiene, etc.) products to individuals who are poor or needy.

To carry out activities that are incidental and ancillary to the attainment of Hills and Valleys Nonprofit Organization EmpowerInnovate charitable purposes.

6 Benefits of Being Engaged in The Community & With Others

Our Story

Hills and Valleys Nonprofit Organization builds a solid empowerment movement across all sectors with a strategic focus on helping racialized and marginalized individuals, communities, and groups.

Our EmpowerInnovate programs and services assist individuals in becoming more equitable within mainstream society by delivering practical solutions that will address their concerns and challenges with the following:

  • a focused priority to hear from and amplify the voices and concerns of those often not heard, and
  • easy-to-follow strategies and actions that address individual and community concerns and aspirations
Tammy is the founder and Executive Director of Hills and Valleys Nonprofit Organization

Board of Directors & Executive Team

Powerful EmpowerInnovate leadership at work! Developing EmpowerInnovate empowerment activities to guide and inspire individuals and communities for a better EmpowerInnovate today and tomorrow!

Tammy Prospere, Executive Director

Ovando Prescod, Vice-President

Claire Charles, Community Relations

Maria Hyacinth, Administration & Logistics

Arielle Prescod,
Lead Coordinator of Projects

Journey of Impact: The Evolution of Our Nonprofit

Address Community Needs

[2000s and Before]

Volunteer Strategic Development Services and Programming

Employment Equity and Diversity and Inclusion Advisor:  Increased employee engagement, education and implementation of the team’s EEDI priorities.

Strategist: Aligned programs and services with monitoring and compliance activities, advanced senior management undertakings, prepared targeted reporting and analyses, directed stakeholder engagement and collaborations.
Communications Specialist: Monitored media coverage, developed templates and instructional guides, delivered informational packages and plan deliverables.

Registered Hills And Valleys Nonprofit Organization

[January 2022]

Empowerment, Alignment & Direction-Setting

Formalized organizational capacity and the operational design of the volunteer programs and services.

Increased volunteer programs and services reach and visibility by collaborating with several partnering service organizations in the delivery of products and services.

Maximized program effectiveness and efficiency with improved assessment, decision-making and evaluation processes.

Registered Tammy Services Corporation

[September 2020]

Inspiration, Innovation & Solution-Oriented

Dedicated a segment of the Corporation to the delivery of volunteer programs and services.

Established a niche market plan to direct and focus the Corporation’s volunteer activities to meet community needs most often overlooked by larger organizations.

Received Charitable Status By Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

[October 2022]

Growth

Increased the quality, efficiency and alignment of volunteer programs, services and products through focused EmpowerInnovate strategy, partnerships, engagements and connections.

EmpowerInnovate Movement Established

[January 2023]

Expansion & Evolution

Expanded EmpowerInnovate programming methodologies, tools and aids to present EmpowerInnovate workshops, conferences and speaking engagements.

Enhanced EmpowerInnovate instructional and informational guides, templates and course materials with real-world EmpowerInnovate applications, research-based key performance indicators, and formative assessments and evaluations.

Our Core Priorities: Driving Change & Making Impact

‘To NEXT!’

Networking

Giving Back To The Community

‘To BETTER!’

Equity

Empowerment

Sustainable Change

Championing Local Initiatives

Hills and Valleys Nonprofit Organization proudly participated in Black Expo 2024,
showcasing our deep connection with the community.

Innovative, Vibrant Landscapes!

Empowering Voices, Enriching Lives!

Connections! Collaborations! Partnerships!

Let’s continue the conversations and create something amazing together!

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Your feedback will help tailor programs to meet needs and preferences.