Blessed By Design Succour Wholistics is a nonprofit organization that provides accessible, inclusive support and resources to survivors of domestic violence in Milwaukee, WI. Domestic violence is common. From America’s small towns to its most crowded cities, domestic violence has no limits. According to statistics, it increased by 8% during the pandemic and has probably not abated. It affects mostly women, the elderly, teenagers, and young children. Such people mostly find themselves without hope, full of anger, and lacking self-esteem. We work with people on their journey toward healing.
Our mission is to empower survivors of domestic and sexual abuse through holistic services, support, and community resources. In a safe and accepting environment, that promotes a journey towards healing for those who have experienced domestic violence.
We want to reduce domestic violence by working with local partners to advocate for policy changes that will better protect survivors and ensure that they receive the justice they deserve. Our goal is to reduce domestic violence by 50% in the coming 5 years by preventing it and helping victims to escape.
Being a Domestic Abuse Survivor and Advocate, a vision and calling from GOD was given to Kamesha Blessed to fulfill the assignment to inspire, uplift and encourage women that have experienced domestic violence. Kamesha Blessed a proud native of Milwaukee, WI is the founder of Blessed By Design Succour Wholistics, a nonprofit Domestic Violence Prevention business based in Milwaukee, WI. Kamesha Blessed is known to wear many hats while fulfilling her civic and individual commitments in the community.
Kamesha is passionate about helping survivors become thrivers within the community. Promoting positive community and economic growth and a passion for knowing that her quality of life is determined by the quality of her relationships. Her commitment to breaking the cycle of domestic violence birthed a nonprofit collaboration with combined community efforts to combat the domestic violence epidemic in the community. As a professional powerhouse, Kamesha has worked in various industries that have allowed her to leverage her knowledge and expertise. Kamesha Blessed is a partner at one of Milwaukee’s best-known childcare facilities Children’s Knowledge Learning Center “Where Learning Is Fun” I, II & III, where they prepare children to become lifelong learners by meeting them where they are; allowing them to be creative, innovative, and successful, so when they are ready to begin school, they are ready to learn. Kamesha has 25 years of extensive experience in management and leadership from the “Golden Arches” of McDonald’s, to Seek Careers & Staffing, on to becoming a serial entrepreneur, and a recognized designer. Kamesha is all things “FAITH” and does Kingdom work at her church home New Restoration Christian Church.
Kamesha is the author of Gracefully Broken “How God Turned Pain into Purpose” and recently infused her talents and passions with Blessed by Design Clothing & Accessories, Blessed by Design Home Interior Decorating & Design, and Blessed by Design Home Cooking & Catering in 2020. With aspirations to be the leading boutique in Milwaukee; Blessed by Design mission is to uplift, inspire, and encourage individuals to tap into their God given talents so they can live in purpose on purpose. In December of 2022, Kamesha launched a Non-Profit Organization, Blessed by Design Succour Wholistics; inspired by life experiences and a living testimony of God’s ability to protect, provide, forgive and heal. Kamesha is an advocate for domestic abuse survivors, and the organization is for every woman who desires to not only survive but thrive in the face of unimaginable circumstances.
Kamesha received her Leadership Credential from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and her bachelor’s degree in human services with a minor in Early Childhood Education as Magna Cum Laude. She’s a Board Director of the Villard Avenue Milwaukee Business Improvement District 19, a recent SPARC graduate, a member of the African American Chamber of Commerce (AACC), a Technical Assistance Professional, a Registered Tier Trainer through the Wisconsin and Green Bay Registry, and a CBRF Instructor. Kamesha’s “LOVE” language is travel and she’s known for creating the ultimate experience in Jamaica for her clients.
Dr. Angelique W. Lewis is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She completed her Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. She completed her clinical internship at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center and her postdoctoral fellowship at Brown Medical School.
Her career has focused on ensuring that populations that typically underutilize behavioral health services have unfettered access to high quality care. She specializes in working with diverse adult populations dealing with depression, anxiety, and complex physical conditions that impact quality of life. Dr. Lewis is the owner of Grace Healing and Wellness Center, LLC, an outpatient private practice to provide behavioral health services in the Milwaukee Metropolitan area.
Vice President Lillian Oduwole is an award-winning family nurse practitioner. She has approximately 20 years of healthcare experience and 10 years in advanced practice care as a nurse practitioner. She is the owner of Dove Hydration & Wellness, a successful IV hydration, health and wellness business. Dove Hydration & Wellness serves the community by providing a variety of services including pre-operative to post-operative care, natural detoxification, as well as health maintenance and promotion.
Lillian has a passion to train health and beauty professionals, the building blocks of entrepreneurship and executive business startup. She teaches from a holistic approach because, as a nurse, she learned that involving the patient in their care produces higher success rates. Therefore, her teaching technique includes her client’s individual needs. She assists in selecting solutions for their needs and suggests resources for optimal success. She served over 45 entrepreneurs in her mentorship program, The Accelerator, in its inaugural year. She has a passion to serve in a way that will level any doubt of what can be achieved. She is a servant leader.
Samantha Collier is a Chicago native and a Milwaukee resident. She is the founder and Executive Director of Team Teal 365, a nonprofit organization devoted and dedicated to navigating, educating, advocating, and supporting ALL survivors of sexual assault. Her community contributions consist of:
Samantha Collier’s mission started with information booths and closed group sessions in the community. Today, she is empowering high school kids weekly through healthy relationship co-ed groups, and local nonprofit organization sessions weekly. She also empowers direct service providers through statewide conferences and collaborations.
After teaching for a while and working as a special education resource teacher, Britney Morrow discovered she did not want to teach. She began working at Professional Services Group as a part-time supervised visitation worker and eventually became a supervisor of supervised visitation. These positions helped her to discover her passion in the field of social work. Britney returned to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2010 to pursue a master’s degree in social work and graduated in May of 2013 with a concentration in school social work.
Britney’s career as a school social worker for Milwaukee Public Schools began in February of 2013 and continued until this past October. Her current role is serving as the trauma support specialist at North Division High School. She believes dealing with trauma first, is the driving force to reaching educational goals and becoming successful scholars.