03/07/2026
Hello everyone,
My name is Danielle Brown, Founder and Executive Director of Close Knit Family Services and Close Knit Family Housing. I am honored to lead an organization committed to supporting and empowering unaccompanied youth and young adults in our community.
As we move forward into this year, I am truly looking forward to the outcomes and impact we will create together. I am especially excited about partnering with local leaders, organizations, and community members who share the same heart for investing in our youth. Our young people are our future, and it is our responsibility to continue pouring into them, uplifting them, and creating opportunities that allow them to thrive.
A principle I stand on comes from the phenomenal Dr. Maya Angelou:
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
I am deeply honored to have been the last scholarship representative of Dr. Maya Angelou. (When she was alive) Because of that, I carry a responsibility to continue her legacy, one that reflects the power of education, compassion, fairness, and treating every person with dignity and equality.
My prayer and commitment is that through this work, we not only provide resources, but also create environments where young people feel seen, valued, and supported.
“The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.”
— Isaiah 58:11
I am grateful for the journey ahead and excited for what we will accomplish together in service to our community.
