Today we’d like to introduce you to Martesha Haynes.
TEXAS SIZE IMPACT – A Communications Facilitator in the DeafEducation Resources Department for the Houston Independent School District, Austin, Texas native Martesha Haynes also is the Chief Executive Officer of the Houston-based Social Good In Action Incorporated. The Domestic Non-profit organization Social Good In Action, Inc was established in 2009, which focuses on helping organizations raise money for community services and programs that support children affected by developmental disabilities, abused, murdered, missing children, homeless, and sheltered families in need. Haynes’s vision is being dedicated to connecting with issues in the community, world, and causes that are in need to be noticed more than others. We want to recognize her for the critical role that she played in the process of helping Houstonians recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey. You may have seen, read, or heard her awesome stories, via television news, radio, and magazines.
Haynes is on the front-lines of service delivery all across Houston, her efforts in helping hundreds of families get rescued working with the Coast Guard rescue teams and the Houston Police Department. Afterward, she has continuously volunteered in several capacities and countless hours assisting families with needs including the seniors and homeless, still to this day Martesha continues to deliver much-needed support, clothes, hygiene items, food and supplies with the Houston Food Bank directly to our communities! We want to ensure that her efforts go unnoticed. She’s received many awards/certificates from the city of Houston’s Mayor Sylvester Turner and 18th Congressional District Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, U.S. House of Representatives from Congressman Ted Poe, Certificate signed by President Barack Obama and Congressional Recognition from Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
In 2017 Haynes birthed “A Vision Into Reality” Empowering women from all walks of life to participate in a mass photoshoot across all sectors is essential to build stronger economies, achieve internationally agreed goals for development and sustainability, and improve the quality of life for women, men, families, and communities. She honors our Congressional leaders, Judges, Police officers, Pastors, organizations, artists, Chefs, community activists, filmmakers, writers, women, and brands who inspire women to be inspired. Haynes continues building the world that she wishes to see, one piece at a time. Her vision has continued to grow each year with the addition of adding men to her program. The more of us who participate, the greater the impact.
“People and children in this world go through a lot, and sometimes they need a little encouragement or inspiration to keep pushing forward,” Haynes said with such motivation and optimism. That, after all, is no secret. She believes that together we can give men, women, and children in our community a fresh start. To make a financial contribution to Social Good In Action, Inc., please visit the Website https://www.socialgoodinaction.com/.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
No, it has not been a smooth road due to all the obstacles that life throws at you. You just have to stay prayed up and focused and don’t get distracted by the negativity or negative people that try to come around you. When you have a God-given passion, you do things from the heart.
Social Good in Action, Inc. – what should we know? What do you do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
At Social Good In Action Inc. a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation we pride ourselves in the daily contribution to individual and community well-being. We believe that by sharing common values we can increase the opportunity of each individual in the community. We collect donations, feed the homeless, work with men, women, and children in shelters, surprise makeovers, Surprise home visits during Christmas, make hospital visits to children at Texas Children’s Hospital…etc.
Our staff members are mobile and a diverse group of individuals with a wide range of skills and expertise. What I am most proud of as a company is to have members on the team with the same passion to give. Our goal is to make a difference in your life and those around you. Don’t just stand on the sideline get engaged in your community.
What sets us apart from others is that we do this year-round, not just during the holidays.
What moment in your career do you look back most fondly on?
Mayor Sylvester Turner, Mayor of the City of Houston, hereby proclaim July 20, 2017, as “Martesha C. Haynes, Day” in Houston, Texas.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.socialgoodinaction.com/
- Phone: 8324684547
- Email: socialgoodinaction@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialgoodinaction/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socialgoodinactionhtx/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/socialgoodinact
- Other: https://www.facebook.com/martesha.haynes
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Martesha Haynes
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