Our Partners

Kardell Sims Enterprises

“As a re-entry consultant/strategist, I'm passionate about helping current and formerly incarcerated individuals achieve their goals and realize their full potential. My goal is to make sure that everyone is given a fair chance to reintegrate back into society. I offer a range of services, including developing  second chance hiring programs and customized training for businesses, along with reentry programs and workshops in correctional institutions and alternative sentencing programs for the county court/jails. With over 20 plus years of experience in corrections and criminal justice I'm dedicated to providing my clients with the support, resources, and guidance they need to live successful, meaningful lives.”

On The Inside Re-Entry Academy

Our Mission

To reduce recidivism by equipping incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals with the personal development tools, entrepreneurial mindset, and life skills needed to successfully reenter society - because re-entry starts on the inside of prison and self.

Media On The Rise

Maddie Mackey is the Founder of Media On The Rise, a San Diego-based marketing agency that supports purpose-driven brands and community initiatives.

Through this partnership with Art Force, Maddie and her team are committed to giving back by using their skills in storytelling, content creation, and digital strategy to help expand access to Art Force programs.

By amplifying artist voices, supporting community events, and increasing visibility, Media On The Rise helps ensure these programs continue to reach and uplift individuals through the power of art.

Rubber City Development Consulting

My name is Nicole, and I am a nonprofit consultant and interim executive, as well as the owner of Rubber City Development Consulting, an Akron-based firm specializing in fundraising, grant writing, fractional leadership, and strategic planning. I support arts, social justice, and environmental equity organizations, working with nonprofits across 35 countries and 40 states on foundation, corporate, government, and international funding.

I currently serve in C-suite roles with Empowered CDC and Space Pirates Theatre Collective, and sit on multiple nonprofit and community boards, including the Akron NAACP Environmental Justice Committee and Ronald McDonald House of Northeast Ohio. A lifelong 4-H member, I also lead Summit Spectrum, a program for neurodivergent youth.

Outside of work, I volunteer weekly, love exploring museums, and stay active through daily pilates and boxing. I live in Ohio with my cats, Kevin and Chad.

Block Elevate

Block Elevate™ is a technology platform builder focused on solving complex challenges across social, legal, educational, and community spaces. We don’t just develop software—we create integrated digital ecosystems designed to drive equity, improve access, and uplift entire communities.