understanding that counseling is commonplace for mental health needs. Medication management can be sought after with a psychiatrist or psychiatric RN. Psychotherapists practice talk therapy.
of the women in her KGWC group. Many of the women have pure hearts of gold and passions as they thrive to nurture the valuable services they provide through their businesses. “Many of us have been through some things in life that has left us easily bent and scratched,” Perry added. Many of the women in KGWC have overcome obstacles and continue to excel. Many of them have residential group homes for youth and/or the elderly. Some have therapeutic equestrian programs. Others simply provide educational and outreach services wherever they can or whenever they can. Because of this, Mrs. Perry has devoted the “Year 2024, the 24K Gold Year” to focus on assisting KGWC with fundraising and securing grants to further their missions. She encourages other women to embrace Year 2024 24K Gold and step out of their comfort zones and pursue their dreams of being a nonprofit of for-profit business owner. Tammy Perry holds an Executive Juris Doctorate degree from Purdue University and uses her law degree to provide legal consultation for nonprofit organizations.
Community Connections Coalition Council Tammy M. Perry is the CEO of the Community Connections Coalition Council and in the year 2024, she is embarking on a “24K Gold Year” for her women-led outreach initiatives. Under the Community Connections Coalition Council, Mrs. Perry leads the Kaleo: Global Women’s Consortium (KGWC), which is comprised of a diverse group of women leading nonprofit and for-profit entities across the United States. Mrs. Perry said, when she heard one of her KGWC members, Pastor Tina Joseph reference “24K Gold,” she knew what her goals for 2024 would be. Mrs. Perry says, “It really resonated with me when Pastor Joseph referenced the term, particular when, thinking of the women who had been a part of the KGWC since its inception in 2020. Mrs. Perry says, “the symbolism is that 24K gold is made of 100% pure gold, and extremely valuable. However, because gold is such a soft metal, 24K gold bends and scratches easily.” Perry, adds, “This reminds her of many By TAMMY PERRY Tammy M. Perry (Photo: Community Connections Coalition Council)
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