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Who We Are

• About Families Free

Families Free is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation which serves children and families affected by incarceration. We are faith oriented, with a belief in Jesus Christ as a foundation for our service to those He has commanded us to serve and love.

Families Free is an adopted ministry of the Summit Leadership Foundation. After a year-long fiscal sponsorship, we are an independent organization

• Our Mission

"Breaking the stronghold of generational incarceration."

• Our Vision

Building better communities through the transformation of families affected by incarceration – not only by preventing the potential for crime, but by developing better citizens who can give back to society.

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• Board of Directors

Brian Martin, PhD |
Assistant Professor, East Tennessee State University
Harry Williams |
Attorney
E.G. Souder |
President, IntelliSource
Julia Herwig |
Community Volunteer
Lisa Tipton |
Co-Founder, Executive Director
(contact at lisa@familiesfree.com)
Melissa Neal, MPH| Co-Founder, Marketing Director, Evalutor
(contact at melissa@familiesfree.com)

• Staff

Lisa Tipton |
Executive Director
Vickie Armstrong | Programs Coordinator, Family Specialist