213. Proactive Team Building with Kelli Lester | Cedric Francis

Kelli Lester is the Co-founder and Partner of Onyx Rising, a consulting firm specializing in transforming individual, team, and organizational behavior. With more than two decades of experience in leadership development, coaching, and change management, Kelli is passionate about fostering environments where inclusive leadership and employee well-being thrive. Named one of EBONY’s “30 Young Leaders of the Future,” she has a proven track record of driving sustainable impact and empowering organizations to unlock their potential. Whether consulting, coaching, or advocating for equity, Kelli is a dynamic voice for meaningful progress and innovation.

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• Website: www.onyx2rise.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-lester-2302b9/
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Meet the Streets Outreach provides essential support to Houston's food-insecure communities by offering over 2,000 hot meals each month. With your help, we can continue to serve those in need. Your support ensures that we can continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Houston’s most vulnerable residents. Thank you for considering this opportunity to invest in the well-being of our community.

Food Insecure Households

For many families in the U.S., the past several years have been difficult. Higher food prices, economic instability, and other factors have made providing for a family even harder. 1 in 8 households in the U.S. is food insecure. That means these families don’t have enough money or resources to buy enough food for everyone in their household.

As recently as 2022, 7.3 million children lived in food insecure households. Also, 16.9% of children live in poverty.

SNAP Benefits

More than 22 million U.S. households use SNAP benefits to help with food costs, as of April 2023. Sometimes known as “food stamps,” SNAP is the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. People who receive SNAP benefits can use it to buy groceries, seeds, and plants for food. SNAP cannot be used to purchase hot food or household items like cleaning supplies, vitamins, or diapers.

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