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ABOUT US

Living with Purpose is a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency that was created in 2012 to create a supportive community for adults with developmental disabilities. 

Mission

Living With Purpose Inc. provides safe, stable, and loving homes for adults with developmental disabilities while strengthening our surrounding neighborhoods through intentional outreach, volunteerism, and resource-sharing.

Vision

Living With Purpose envisions compassionate, inclusive communities where every individual is empowered to thrive. We strive to increase the quality of life by fostering stability, connection, and opportunity, ensuring that neighborhoods are strengthened and all people have the support they need to flourish.

Our Values

Empowerment

Inclusivity

Compassion

Community

Stability

Our Leadership Team

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Calvin
Garner

Co-Founder

Chief Executive Officer

c.garner@lwpstl.org

Kimberly
Jones

Co-Founder

Chief Financial Officer

k.jones@lwpstl.org

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Denise
Martin

Director of

Residential Services 

d.martin@livingwithpurposestl.org

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Rashonda
Thornton, LPC

Director of Community Projects & Opioid Initiatives 

 r.thornton@lwpstl.org

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John
Collins Muhammad

Director of

Development & Advancement

j.muhammad@lwpstl.org

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Halisi
Muhammad

Director of

Behavioral Services 
h.muhammad@lwpstl.org

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Nakita

Saddler

Director of

Human Resources 

n.saddler@lwpstl.org

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