Our mission at BenLee, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is to uplift the lives of South Dekalb residents, aiming to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. We do this by offering educational opportunities, fostering economic mobility, promoting health and healing, and nurturing community development.
Through skill-based technology programs, healthcare services, scholarships, and career development initiatives, we empower underinvested communities, particularly Black and Brown South Dekalb residents.
Our goal is to provide increased access to job opportunities, mentorship, and mental/emotional preparation, equipping individuals for success in the competitive realms of business and technology.
Adrienne Philips-Brown, Board Chairman
Letrin F. Mattear, President
Shontica Wallace, Vice-President
Sherwood L. Brown, SR., Treasurer
Jessa Carswell, Secretary
Norman Powell, Mentor & Coach
BenLee stands for something greater than ourselves. We stand for uplifting South Dekalb residents, for shattering the chains of generational poverty, and for building a community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
BenLee was created to stand as a beacon of hope in South DeKalb, a nonprofit born from a deep-rooted commitment to shatter the chains of generational poverty. Founded by Letrin F. Mattear, corporate trainer and entrepreneur with a profound vision and a heart brimming with compassion, BenLee is not just an organization—it's a testament to resilience, faith, and unwavering dedication to empowering the community.
Letrin's journey, from humble beginnings to a thriving business owner, serves as a testament to the transformative power of perseverance and belief. Her life experiences, from navigating setbacks and challenges to overcoming homelessness and domestic abuse, have sculpted her mission to uplift young black and brown individuals, guiding them towards a future filled with promise and possibility. Inspired by the indomitable spirit of her great grandparents, Ben and Eunice Lee Freeman, who triumphed over adversity with unwavering faith and kindness, Letrin infuses BenLee with a legacy of love, generosity, and the unwavering belief that every individual has the potential to achieve greatness.
Through BenLee, Letrin seeks to provide not just programs, but life-altering experiences that transcend boundaries and open doors to new horizons. Every initiative, every event, and every outreach effort is a reflection of Letrin's profound desire to give back, to nurture, and to ignite a spark of hope in the hearts of those who dare to dream. BenLee is not simply a nonprofit; it is a movement, a call to action, a testament to the transformative power of compassion, belief, and community. It is a promise—a promise to change lives, to inspire change, and to build a future where every young person is empowered to soar beyond limitations and create a legacy of their own.
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