Chief Executive Officer/Founder at Ossie Barnes Empowerment Foundation (OBEF) - Hensley, Arkansas, United States
The Ossie Barnes Empowerment Foundation, Inc. (OBEF)*, is a nonprofit corporation registered in the state of Arkansas with a 501c3 tax exemption February 16, 2017. OBEF organizational structure consists of an Executive Board of Directors, an Advisory Board, officers and committees Our mission is to improve and revitalize underserved communities and the lives of the residents residing in them. Our vision is to assist communities and residents in becoming self-sufficient and sustainable. Empowerment through information and knowledge is the foundation for success. OBEF's process for achieving success is multifaceted. Our plan structure includes first providing a common place for the community, providing socialization, activities and events to promote unity among the residents, providing essential access to factual information and resources to enable residents to effectively address the needs and issues facing their community and make informed decisions. * The legal corporate name is the Ossie Elizabeth Gilliard Johnson Henry Barnes Empowerment Foundation. The EIN is registered with the full name and a DBA of Ossie Barnes Empowerment Foundation (OBEF) for practical use reasons.