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Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
From Section 8 to CEO: Dannielle Thomas Launches Building Foundations and New Program Passion into Profits to Inspire and Empower Entrepreneurs
Dannielle Thomas, a powerhouse entrepreneur, financial advisor, nonprofit leader, and founder of Building Foundations, is turning her extraordinary life journey into a mission to help others break through limitations and achieve both business success and spiritual growth. From her humble beginnings in Section 8 housing to building a six-figure career and now stepping onto the path toward seven and eight figures, Thomas's story is a testament to resilience, faith, and fearless determination. Raised by a single mother in a home where hot dogs, beans and weenies, and spaghetti were staple meals, Thomas grew up believing in the power of God and big dreams, even when her reality told a different story. Her earliest inspiration came from a wealthy family she called the 'Hargraves,' who opened her eyes to the world of business and possibility from an incredibly young age. 'I used to write out my business ideas as a teenager, but it felt like a pipe dream,' recalls Thomas. 'For years, I didn't know where to start. Now, I not only know how; I have the blueprint to help others do it too!' Despite academic struggles and financial hardship, Thomas pushed forward, working multiple jobs while navigating homelessness and life-changing setbacks. She eventually broke into the financial services industry, becoming a financial advisor in record-breaking time and earning a six-figure income by her late 20s. But even at the height of comfort, something was missing: it was her childhood dream of entrepreneurship. After her divorce, Thomas decided it was time to stop postponing her dreams. That's when she connected with business mentor Mike Barron, who provided the mindset shift and proven framework that would allow her to scale beyond six figures and toward her ultimate goals. Through Building Foundations, Thomas is now launching her flagship program, Passion into Profits, designed to help aspiring and established entrepreneurs to realize their true potential in business and scale businesses using the exact strategies and structures that have fueled her own success. Alongside her business ventures, Thomas is also the founder of a nonprofit ministry dedicated to helping young adults deepen their spiritual development and walk in their God given purpose. 'Since I was a young girl, I knew that God had a major calling on my life to help many people be set free,' Thomas says. 'Through my ministry, I'm helping young adults understand their identity in Christ so they can step fully into their calling.' 'Godspeed is my catchphrase because I know God is the driving force behind my success,' Thomas adds. 'I want to take people with me to the top and show them that failure isn't the end, it's the launchpad.' Through Building Foundations and Passion into Profits, Thomas helps entrepreneurs achieve financial breakthroughs while equipping them spiritually to walk in power and authority. Her upcoming book, Failing Up, will help people face their fears by understanding that there is power in overcoming life's obstacles. 'I know what it's like to feel stuck, to feel like the odds are stacked against you,' Thomas says. 'But I also know that with the right guidance, both practical and spiritual, you can completely change your life. I'm living proof.' Thomas is currently scaling her business to reach seven to eight figures, and she is committed to making sure others reach their mountaintop alongside her. About Dannielle Thomas Dannielle Thomas is an entrepreneur, financial advisor, nonprofit leader, speaker, and founder of Building Foundations, a business consulting firm dedicated to helping people build strong personal, spiritual, and business foundations for lasting success. She is also the founder of a nonprofit ministry that equips young adults for spiritual growth and freedom in Christ. From growing up in Section 8 housing to building a six-figure career, Thomas's journey is a story of resilience, faith, and relentless pursuit of success. She is the upcoming author of Failing Up and is on a mission to help others realize their full power and authority in business and life. For press inquiries, interviews, or speaking opportunities, please contact: Facebook | Dannielle Godspeed Media Contact Company Name: Building Foundations LLC Contact Person: Dannielle Thomas Email: Send Email City: Temecula State: California Country: United States Website:
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lowell nonprofit plans $3.3M affordable housing project
LOWELL, Mich. (WOOD) — A Lowell nonprofit plans to open affordable housing for up to 40 people by next summer. The $3.3 million project is funded by donations to Flat River Outreach Ministries' 'Building Foundations, Building Hope' capital campaign. In total, $2.6 million has already been raised. Construction is expected to begin this summer on three new apartment complexes next to FROM's property on Main Street near S Jefferson Street in Lowell. In the 17 apartments, there will be options for single people and up to four-person families. There will also be green space with a place for gardening and parking. The buildings are set to open in summer 2026, FROM said. The nonprofit's Executive Director Wendie Preiss said the goal of the project is to help ease a housing crisis in Lowell. Housing crisis: Kent County could add 35K homes with this strategy 'The recent growth in our region has been tremendous, but has created an imbalance between supply and demand, leaving many neighbors in our community underhoused. The project is particularly impactful as it will meet immediate needs today while also impacting generations to come,' Preiss wrote in a release. The new housing aims to house people with incomes up to 80% of area medium income, FROM said 'Rent will be affordable while still allowing the buildings to be financially sustainable long term,' the release read. The nonprofit's client services program, which helps people navigating financial challenges, said it has seen an increase in calls and a growing number of people experiencing homelessness, even while employed. 'Homelessness often looks different here in Lowell,' Preiss wrote. 'It's couch surfing, staying with friends or loved ones – or even living in tents in the woods. Families may have to split up or become transient. All of this affects the whole family, destroys hope and has a crippling impact on the fabric of the community.' FROM is working with ICCF Community Homes as construction representative and Eastbrook Homes as general contractor. For more information, visit . To donate, contact FROM Development Director Arianne Hall at 616.897.8260 ext. 135 or . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
