MISSION
To empower individuals to experience renewal and to reach their full potential spiritually, physically, emotionally, socially, financially and intellectually.
The focus behind the mission is similar to the old proverb: "Give someone a fish and you feed him for a day; teach someone to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."
Renewed Life was established to provide training, counseling, financial and informational resources to enable individuals to develop and sustain a better life. This organization promotes the development of skills and talent, assists with employment, rehabilitation, life skills and conflict resolution.
BACKGROUND
Founded in 2003, as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Renewed Life, Inc. has already begun to help others to realize a better quality of life and to assist families and individuals with meeting current needs and setting realistic goals for the future.
We are fulfilling our mission each day as we witness individuals move beyond restricted and dependent lifestyles to an independent and flourishing life.
One of our past projects included providing emergency assistance for displaced individuals that experienced substantial losses due to the devastating hurricanes. We were able to provide 18 families impacted by the hurricanes with financial assistance (for medical, educational and basic sustenance), housing and clothing.
This year our goal is to help people obtain the knowledge that they need in order to live a prosperous life. Our major focus will be on education (teaching how to fish), yet we will continue to provide select and monitored assistance to those in need (giving a fish). We are currently working with the homeless and assisting families with special needs.
BOARD MEMBERS
O. LISA DABREU, President. A native of Georgia and the founder of the organization, Ms. Dabreu has served on various professional and governmental boards and associations. Ms. Dabreu has a passion for helping others and over the years has been greatly influenced by numerous indelible events in her life. She sincerely believes that we must love as God has commanded.
DIANE S. EVANS, Secretary. Ms. Evans is a lifetime resident of New Jersey and has served faithfully in her community. She is a member of the Greater Philadelphia Professional Women Society and an advocate of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Ms. Evans has been diligent in her service to God by helping others in need with overwhelming compassion.
JOE N. LOWRY, Treasurer. Mr. Lowry, a certified public accountant, is the Chief Audit Executive for an organization in Washington, D.C. He has held positions on various non-profit boards, committees and professional associations. Mr. Lowry believes that the significant issues in life are shown not just by words, but by deeds, and that giving is much more fulfilling than receiving. He focuses on being obedient to God.
WILLIAM D. PRIMUS, Board Member. Mr. Primus is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Urban League of Morris County. Having worked for three Governors and four city Mayors, Primus has always worked to help individuals and families secure economic relief, parity, and civil rights. He has been guest lecturer at: Pratt Institute, Columbia University, Rutgers University, University of Maryland, Hunter College, in the areas of Planning and Public Policy. He is a Warden of the Episcopal Church and sits on a number of Boards.
