Our Vision
We’re active in the effort to promote human welfare and sustainability of services to those that are most vulnerable. At PRK Foundation our vision is to develop inclusive equal opportunities for underserved individuals. To provide healthy food, production of affordable housing, healthcare assistance, mentorship, disaster recovery and educational opportunities. Through our efforts to provide tools for self-sufficiency public good can be achieved. At PRK we are Building Better Communities.
Our Programs
Naomi's Heart Feeding Program
When the greatest need is common and simple, such as in the case of hunger; there's no child that should feel the pain of hunger. We are excited to share our Youth Summer Feeding Program-Kick Kid Hunger! Kick Kid Hunger is a division of the Naomi's Heart Feeding Program where we focus on food insecurity and children 3 years to 19 yrs old. At PRK we must make sure any child that's hungry has a meal. We not only provide healthy nutritious food we teach them how to grow their own. One of our goals is creation of nutrition education. This program allows not only children but their parents to learn that proper nutrition education at an early age is pertinent to developing healthy eating & exercising habits. We also participate in food box give aways monthly and holiday assistance services.
-Give a person a fish feed them once, teach a man how to fish feed them for a lifetime.
A Long way home- Elder Care and Advocacy
PRK Foundation helps to support those most vulnerable which includes our geriatric community. We have advocacy, program advisory and pushing forward is our vision of not leaving those in need hungry. Part of our mission is to help with home - delivered meal programs for home-bound elderly (60 or older) and/ or the disabled is currently in process. Our senior box food program and senior transportation was added to bring additional relief when needed most.
Marine's Toys for Tots
We became a Local Community Organization (LCO) Marine Toys for Tots Campaign Coordinator. We partnered with Marine Toys For Tots to bring toys to children who would not have toys for the holidays. This has allowed our company to make a greater positive impact on children's lives.
Veteran' s Services and Transitional Housing
We host events and have programs that serve our Veterans. In addition, we have services geared toward Veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk. These services offer a wide range of assistance, including housing, soft skills, mental health, employment, food, and other supportive services. Our transitional housing directly serves emergency placement and getting veterans off the street. Our grouped services provide a more inclusive type of help that is needed. Once veterans enroll in our housing program, they work with a case manager who will help them on the pathway to homeownership. This two-year program can take a homeless veteran off the streets to get keys to their home, ensuring a clear path to self-sufficiency and sustainable living. The two-year program includes Homeownership education, financial literacy, soft skills/ life skills, mental health, employment assistance, job placement, and advocacy.
Affordable Homeownership
We are committed to bringing affordable homes and equal homeownership opportunities. Through our Homeownership Program we help give potential home owners the tools they need to be successful. We are helping rural communities improve quality of life. Decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing is a basic human need.
Healthy Citizens
We are committed to bringing health and wellness awareness through our youth mentorship and recreation program and our annual free health fair. Covid-19 testing & prevention. High Blood pressure, Cancer, Diabetes, Dental Health and many other conditions are taking a toll on low income and under insured populations in our community. We've partnered with various health organizations, individuals and facilities to bring free screenings and more! Those in attendance will also have access to resources on health care, insurance options, fitness presentations, healthy food options, entertainment, culinary showcases and more! Everyone is welcome to attend. You don't want to miss this annual event.
Community Connect Tablet assistance
Weve partnered with other agencies to bring necessary tools such as electronic tablets with built in internet services to an array of communities in need. Staying connected in today's world is essential for things such as Job training, education classes, public assistance services and many more essential tasks. At PRK Foundation, we're connecting communities and services for those in need.
Training & Education
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
Porchia Ridley & Kinney Foundation Corp. has an innovative work skills training and employment opportunity program. This program is for those most vulnerable and those that are at risk. We have launched a training and employment call center for those looking to build and / or develop new job skills. We are addressing a poverty rate that is higher than 30% over of the national poverty rate. Through vocational rehabilitation with basic computer skills and employment training we can address barriers to employment and provide opportunities that fill the need and foster self-sufficiency.
Small business development assistance
Impacted by COVID-19? We provide economic development assistance, grant assistant & networking opportunities for existing and emerging small businesses through our annual business expo. Everyone's Invited! Empowering and building small-town America strengthens our communities and offers invaluable socio-economic awareness and training within the business community. Our effort is to continue to educate vulnerable business communities not with handouts and enabling tangibles but to empower one business at a time by making changes. Virtual /Distance business training, incorporating technology, and our incubator programs create success, supporting self-sufficiency. Your result, increased viability in the new world of business. Within our business creation & existing business development program, you learn how to navigate the pandemic and disaster waves. Long-term business strategic planning classes allow for success and improvement in communities.
Disaster Recovery
Board of Directors
LaTonya Porchia, President
Attorney Erica W. Porter, Director
Donita Banks, Outreach Director
LaTonya Porchia grew up in a small town of less than 2,000 in Southeast Texas. Born to a deep-rooted Republican father and a bred-in-the-bone Democratic mother, this made for a natural way to see multiple perspectives. LaTonya is CEO of Choctaw and Levi Consulting Services, LLC and President of Porchia Ridley & Kinney Foundation Corp., a
LaTonya Porchia grew up in a small town of less than 2,000 in Southeast Texas. Born to a deep-rooted Republican father and a bred-in-the-bone Democratic mother, this made for a natural way to see multiple perspectives. LaTonya is CEO of Choctaw and Levi Consulting Services, LLC and President of Porchia Ridley & Kinney Foundation Corp., a non-profit organization, and most recently voted as the Community Liaison at Apostolic One Way Church Inc. She has formed & helped to build many successful giants. LaTonya's extensive biography shows that she has a diverse & accomplished career with more than 20 yrs. in the banking & finance industry. She's held various roles in banking, mortgage, investments, regional development, audit, fraud prevention & compliance, and many of her achievements are impressive. She expanded & shaped critical partnerships with high-level industry leaders and organizations, winning 52 service awards in a single year. Her experience spans multiple financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase, Chase Bank, Citigroup, and Zion's Bancorporation, giving you a broad perspective of the industries in which she's been engaged. Some highlights from her diverse skill set range from auditing, fraud investigation, and compliance to lending, underwriting, and investment banking while managing many large departments. LaTonya's diverse skill set demonstrates her adaptability and expertise in various areas of finance.
LaTonya's quantitative analysis combined with qualitative knowledge is one of the keys to acquiring millions of dollars in funding for businesses, serving as a business consultant and broker. Her background in risk analysis, KYC, and fraud prevention is also noteworthy and propels her results.
She was trained by some of the elite in KYC, money laundering, terrorist financing & fraud prevention, which are significant achievements and underscores her commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance, integrity, and security. She spearheaded 60% annual growth in various products, serving a variety of clients, and is known for her ability to reduce costs, eliminate waste, and improve employee efficiency, which reflects her dedication to excellence and continuous improvement. LaTonya is no ghost of hard work. She continues to develop critical partnerships with high-level industry leaders. LaTonya maintains aggressive networking relationships across multiple client types and lines of business. She created a nationwide mortgage campaign that developed Innovative results orienting over $350 million in new business during difficult economic times. Community engagement is at the core of LaTonya's values. Her educational background in psychology, as well as your various certifications and licenses, gives her an edge and demonstrates her commitment to professional development and staying up to date with industry standards. This biography showcases a part of her rich and diverse career history and bolsters many of her successes. She is a well-rounded professional in the financial sector, grants, government contracts, and many other avenues. Her belief in committing to excellence, community involvement, and continuous self-improvement makes her a phenomenon.
Donita Banks, Outreach Director
Attorney Erica W. Porter, Director
Donita Banks, Outreach Director
Donita Banks is a retired educator of 30 years. She Graduated from Silsbee High School and is a graduate of Sam Houston State University and did her Masters work at Prairie View A & M. Banks is an author, she inspires and motivates others with her book signings, speaking engagements, Facebook blogs and other social media posts. Banks wri
Donita Banks is a retired educator of 30 years. She Graduated from Silsbee High School and is a graduate of Sam Houston State University and did her Masters work at Prairie View A & M. Banks is an author, she inspires and motivates others with her book signings, speaking engagements, Facebook blogs and other social media posts. Banks writes many articles for various educational entities & Christian movements. Banks has been recognized by State Representative James White District 19, United States Representative Brian Babin and Senator Robert Nichols. She volunteers on many boards, charities and active member of Silsbee Chamber of Commerce, Silsbee Public Library Board, Concerned Parents & Citizens, Silsbee ISD District Advisory Committee, Save The Pines (Theatre Restoration), Union Baptist Church Staff, Trinity Valley District Association, His Will His Way Ministries, Youth Action Troupe Ministries, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Red Cross Partner, Youth and Young Adult Fellowship Alliance, Salvation Army and Hardin County Strong Recovery Counsellor. She's also President of One M.A.D.D. Mama educating offenders, young drivers and children about the personal experience of recovering from her 18 month recovery from the hands of a drunk driver which resulted in the loss of her husband.
Attorney Erica W. Porter, Director
Attorney Erica W. Porter, Director
Attorney Erica W. Porter, Director
Erica Porter is a seasoned attorney with 17+ years of experience in the legal field. As a dedicated advocate for Criminal, Wills-Trusts-Probate, she has successfully represented numerous clients in a wide range of cases, demonstrating a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes. She studied at South Texas College of Law and obtained Doct
Erica Porter is a seasoned attorney with 17+ years of experience in the legal field. As a dedicated advocate for Criminal, Wills-Trusts-Probate, she has successfully represented numerous clients in a wide range of cases, demonstrating a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes. She studied at South Texas College of Law and obtained Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.).Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. Practice Areas: Criminal, Wills-Trusts-Probate. COURTS OF ADMITTANCE
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Alex-Andria S. Roberts, Director
Alex-Andria S. Roberts, Director
Attorney Erica W. Porter, Director
AlexAndria is Pre-Med and pursing Physician Assistant while collaborating as a pharmacy Technician at CVS with efforts of pursuit in the MD Anderson Cancer Center Program. She attended Louisiana State University| Bachelor of Science,
Relation coursework: Pre-Med/Pre-PA and completed her education at Prairie View A&M University| Bachelor o
AlexAndria is Pre-Med and pursing Physician Assistant while collaborating as a pharmacy Technician at CVS with efforts of pursuit in the MD Anderson Cancer Center Program. She attended Louisiana State University| Bachelor of Science,
Relation coursework: Pre-Med/Pre-PA and completed her education at Prairie View A&M University| Bachelor of Science-Biology
Relation coursework: Pre-Med/Pre-PA. Alex has worked as a medical scribe for notable organizations such as Texas Children’s Hospital Woodlands and Scribe America. She provided quality charting for health care providers to improve speed and intimacy of Physician/MPA/FNP to Patient care experiences. She maintained excellent medical terminology along with familiarization of medications and its proper usage while incorporating Hospital EPIC computer system. Research at PVU Department of Chemistry under Physics Instructor Yunxiang Gao, Ph.D. in 2020. She's worked diligently with liquid crystalline elastomers to enhance soft robotics through tissue engineering under the direction of Dr. Yunxiang Gao and Dr. Ibrahim Youssef.
Alexandria maintained Dean’s Honor Status, National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists in Cambridge, MA with Memberships in Sigma Chi Chapter of Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society (TriBeta); Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (M.A.P.S.); Viola Da Gamba Society of America (vdGSA); True Life Change Bible Studies and Health Occupations Students of America.
Pastor Skyla Vercher, Director
Alex-Andria S. Roberts, Director
Pastor Skyla Vercher, Director
Skyla Vercher is a native of Pineville, LA. She studied Business Administration at Southern New Hampshire University, Precept Bible Institute MD, furthered her education at Northwestern State University, and became a licensed minister in 1995. Skyla travels throughout the United States with her missions. She works as a Director and case M
Skyla Vercher is a native of Pineville, LA. She studied Business Administration at Southern New Hampshire University, Precept Bible Institute MD, furthered her education at Northwestern State University, and became a licensed minister in 1995. Skyla travels throughout the United States with her missions. She works as a Director and case Manager of programs with PRK. Skyla operated as Director of music, an elder, and a leader on the ministry team. Career expansion as Administrative Assistant. Skyla and her Husband accepted an invitation from the honorable Dr. Corinthia Boone and ICHC/CRNDP to pray at the Nation’s Capital for the annual Capital Region National Day of Prayer. She holds a Ministerial License, CPR, AED, BLS Instructor, Juice Therapist, and is a Holistic Health Practitioner. Skyla enjoys recruiting, training, completing staff assessments, and mentorship. Skyla organizes non-office activities like renovations, event planning, food drives, feeding people experiencing homelessness, and outreach programs and supervises non-office duties. She’s worked in Administrative, Inventory, departmental budgets, data tracking, and damage reports and partnered with organizations such as My Father’s House Church, LLC, Walmart Supercenter, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, Tamah, LLC Accotink Academy, and more. She has directly impacted and administered the development of enterprise goals and programs in Springfield, VA; Fort Washington, MD; Natchitoches, LA; Washington, DC; Humble, TX; and Houston, TX, respectfully.