Nonprofit · Community · Youth
God's Children On The Move
The Movement
Our Mission
Raising Mental Health Awareness & Promoting Financial Literacy
"God's Children on the Move" (Non-Profit) aims to raise mental health awareness and promote financial literacy within lower-income communities.
The organization offers accessible mental health resources, support groups, and workshops to destigmatize mental health issues. Simultaneously, we provide financial literacy programs tailored to the community's needs — focusing on budgeting, saving, and smart financial decision-making. Collaborating with local partners, schools, and community centers helps us reach a wider audience and make a lasting difference.
Mental Health Awareness
Working with youth and adults within mental health involves providing support, therapy, and resources to help individuals manage their mental health challenges. We create safe, empathetic environments using evidence-based practices tailored to each person's unique needs.
Financial Literacy
Teaching financial literacy to individuals aged 7 and above — introducing basic concepts like saving, budgeting, and understanding the value of money. For adults, topics include investments, debt management, retirement planning, and understanding economic trends.
Enhancing Wealth Well-Being & Financial Stability
To enhance wealth well-being and financial stability in youth and adult communities, our initiatives include financial literacy workshops, budgeting seminars, and savings programs tailored to different age groups.
We collaborate with local financial institutions, offer mentorship opportunities, and provide access to resources like scholarship research for high school youth and job training programs for adults.
Engaging with surrounding areas through outreach programs, partnerships, and community events amplifies our impact and reach — promoting financial stability, wealth well-being, and mental health awareness across the region.
The People Behind the Mission
GCOTM Volunteers
Our amazing team of full-time and part-time volunteers are committed to helping our youth and adult community grow, manifest, improve behavior, and develop their social skills.
Carl Smith
CEO & Co-Founder
Married, 5 children, 8 grandchildren. Founder of the GCOTM program. Certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid USA and Adult Mental Health First Aid USA with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Financial Literacy Coach.
Tonya Smith
Co-Founder
Army Veteran. Employed by the Social Security Administration for 6 years. Holds a B.S. in Organizational Management from Central Baptist College of Conway, AR. A dependable, well-organized, and focused individual with great record-keeping skills.
Nedra Whitaker
Chief Jay's Assistance
A longtime property manager in Little Rock, AR. Nedra enjoys cooking and working together with youth to train them about healthy and nutritious meals, feeding souls spiritually and physically.
Jay Whitaker
Master Chief
A native from the East Coast with the degree of Master Chief. Jay is passionate about healthy nutritious foods and cooking, with the ambition of teaching youths about healthy meals in a positive setting.
"Feeding souls spiritually and physically."
More Info
Red Sea Cooking on YouTube
Follow Chief Jay's cooking journey — teaching youth about healthy, nutritious meals and feeding souls spiritually and physically. You'll love what you see.
Join the Movement
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