Our Story

Our work started in 2020, when a group of community leaders partnered with a local barbershop to give the community a safe space to come together and heal after local civil unrest. 

Deeper issues emerged in our support spaces that continually have been systemically impacting black youth & families. Lack of advocacy services from a culturally focused lens was causing wide gaps in care for our most volnerable population to discrimination and harm. 

Over time, our vision and partnerships grew to form People of Progression. We secured our non-profit status in late 2020 and opened our office to provide direct services in 2022. Since we have opened our doors, we have served over 400 individuals & families with support such as but not limited to housing, employment, and legal advocacy services.