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UNITED STATES
An IRS approved 501(c)3 Public Charity
Certificate of Formation 2006, IRS approval 2007
Join Our Mission!
Supporting our Veterans, Homeless, Recently Released Prisoners, At-risk and Disenfranchised
About Us
Get to know us
Our founders have over 40 years of experience in manufacturing, construction, farming, microbiology, recycling, social programs and other elements needed to help our society and our planet.
However, we came to recognize that the pivotal elements to helping a struggling individual regain their footing in society are job training, jobs and an affordable place to live.
Renu Foundation provides opportunities and life skills assistance through job training and related jobs, support, assistance and education. Too often, poverty begins not with a lack of motivation, but with a lack of opportunity and a lack of options. Our mission is to help create those opportunities and those options that give struggling, impoverished and disenfranchised individuals the tools they need to rebuild their lives.
Experience shows also tells us that their is a dire need for small support communities where people can live affordably. Our design for theses small 'live, work, walk and learn' neighborhoods can also become models for more sustainable cities of the future.
Over the years we have seen many successes and some failures, but the stories have recurring themes. We learned that mainstream programs do little to address the special needs of returning citizens - particularly those just released with no credit, no home, no car and no prospects. At-risk youths, drop outs, ex-offenders, addicts and homeless, even returning veterans are looking for encouragement and opportunity. When asked "What can you do?” often the reply is “Not much” or “I don’t know.” So we give them a broom and say, “Everybody’s got a talent. Start with that and let’s find yours.”
Students, Training and Jobs
Officers and Directors
Kirk T. Melton - Our Founder and Executive Director has spent his entire career in the landscaping, architecture, manufacturing and construction industries. An "out of the box" thinker, he leads the charge to bring new, innnovative, and sustainable community solutions to today's social challenges.
Dr. Ingrid Arnold, D.O. - Director and invaluable resource for advising on healthy choices/healthy living and the role of food and nutrition in overcoming common health challenges.
Senior District Judge Vic Cunningham - Director and Criminal Court Judge who provides strategic insight and guidance to working with our criminal justice system, political leaders and our students.
Donald Kennedy - Director and technical advisor, Mr. Kennedy retired as Dallas County Road and Bridge Superintendent and runs his own consultancy. We morn the loss of our founding member and major contributor
A Few of Our
Strategic Allies
Renu Florida : John Murphy
Renu Illinois : Teddy Gray
(We morn the loss of our dear
friends Teddy Gray, Don Kennedy, Jim Rials and Ron Watkins)
Major Contributors: Mark Sibert, Christian Garcia, Dana Melton, Greg Leja, Frank Mestre, Barbara Reilly, Tom Arnold, Rickey Spearman,
Greg and Barbara Cunningham, Ross Cunningham, Joe Chiappetta, Jr.,
Pat Meadows, Brian Brockman, Brek Melton, Greg Green, Tanya Hunt, Rickey Gonzales, Dwain Guilford, Mark Zoellers, Kym French, Rick Knight, Dr. Jeff Murray Hawkins, Chester Soliz, Al Lee, Suzanne Taylor, Magdy Kamal and everyone that wants to remain anonymous.
Thank you ALL for all you do!
