POISE, INC.
Our mission is to develop PRODUCTIVE, WELL-balanced, PROFESSIONAL, CAREER-ready individuals that are self-ASSURED and PREPARED!
POISE- to be well-balanced, ready, and prepared!
POISE, Inc. was initially developed by Delmas “Dedee” Harper under deep concern to reduce the rate of women’s sub-standard housing and unemployment/underemployment by providing job readiness, life skills, financial literacy, study skills, motivation, etiquette, technical skills training, Child care and housing.
POISE, INC services are available to Men, Women, and Children.
POISE, INC training and services assist in developing influential, well-rounded individuals who will achieve their highest potential in becoming successful, employed, and productive citizens.
POISE believes in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory: satisfying basic needs is necessary (i.e., shelter and food) to develop higher needs. Therefore, POISE, INC initially assures participants’ basic needs are satisfied by providing affordable housing, transitional housing, and childcare services. After POISE ensures basic needs are satisfied, POISE helps individuals increase their Professional development and social/technical skills by providing tools and training that will assist the participant in becoming productive, confident, and financially stable.
POISE also provides re-entry services and transitional housing that includes MEN through our “POSTURE” program. Poise & Posture services help the offender population transition into the community by providing transitional housing, professional development, social skills, career, and technical training.
Furthering our cause is the most important goal of our organization. We seek to support, empower, and provide high-quality resources to our community in a safe and secure environment.
Our success is not measured by wealth or profit margin, but by the value we provide to those we serve.