ABOUT US

OUR HISTORY

In spring 2020, the merger between Rising STARS Mentoring and ReStore Single Moms, Inc. brought together 10 total years of mentoring, training, and education experience that has created lasting, positive impacts, not just for individual students, but for their families and the community at large. By uniting together, the combined organization – renamed Families United Training Center – goes above and beyond to offer strong transformational educational and training opportunities to those seeking a way to a better life. The goal is to increase people’s earning potential and reduce their dependency on welfare assistance and rental subsidies.

MISSION

Our mission is to strengthen family dynamics by providing accessible education, training, and resources that empower families to thrive, build resilience, and foster positive relationships.

Goals
Empowerment: Equip families with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive.
Education: Offer workshops and training sessions on parenting, communication, and conflict resolution.
Support: Provide counseling and support services to families facing hardships.
Community Engagement: Foster connections among families and with local resources to build a supportive network.
Advocacy: Raise awareness about family-related issues and advocate for policies that benefit families.

These elements work together to positively impact families and strengthen the community as a whole.

VISION

Regardless of their background, everyone will have access to equal opportunities to embrace diversity.

CORE VALUES

Integrity

Diversity

Innovation

Collaboration

Passion

**Falana McDaniel**
Founding Director

Falana McDaniel is the founding director of Families United Training Center. For over a decade, Falana has provided guidance and support to disadvantaged communities and innovative training/specialized learning to the faculty, staff, and administrators in secondary and postsecondary education. Many years ago, Falana recognized her passion for youth development as a classroom teacher. This led Falana to start a youth mentoring program in 2014. The desire to transform the lives of disadvantaged youth led to the development of Families United Training Center.
Falana holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Belhaven University (Mississippi), a master’s degree in education from William Carey University (Mississippi), and a specialist degree in educational leadership from Mississippi College.

“Helping Children and Families Thrive”

Nonprofit Management Certification

`Excellence in Action (EIA) Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy`

OUR STAFF

Executive Director - Falana McDaniel

Program Support Assistant - Gloria Pray

Educational Coordinator - Toni Little

Board of Directors

LaTasha Fields- Chair

Shonda Lyons - Secretary

Erica Stewart- Treasurer

Julia Parker- Member

Steven Keys - Member

Stephenesia Butler - Member

Megan Hamm-Nelson - Member