What do we do?
provideInc is unique in that we are a multipurpose charitable organization. We are not focused on ONE particular cause. We are, however, firmly of the belief that ONE group of friends, ONE family, ONE person can change the world.
Who Are We?
provideInc is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which was established in May of 2008. Since that time, provideInc has enabled individuals, families, and a wide variety of groups the opportunity to serve in meaningful ways and positively impact local and global communities.
We believe that each of us is uniquely gifted and that through our varied talents and abilities we can – and are called to – joyfully serve others. We can introduce people to the joy of serving through a wide variety of hands-on projects and convey a philosophy of becoming individuals for whom serving is a central part of life.
Board of Directors
JENNIFER ARAPOFF
Director, Marketing
Communications/Sponsored Content
Charlotte, NC
Sports Business Journal
As an experienced marketing communications executive, Jennifer is professionally passionate about internal and external storytelling. Her personal passions include a variety of charitable and philanthropic projects with an emphasis on kindness.
LinkedIn – Article
AMANDA FORD
Community Liaison
Pontiac, MI
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
After years of creating and implementing community outreach initiatives on behalf of the Oakland County Sheriff's office, Amanda looks forward to contributing and learning through this new involvement as a provideInc Board Member.
Website – OCSO
AYANA KNOX-POTTS
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Technician
Farmington Hills, MI
Autisim Spectrum Disorder
(private professional Information)
Ayana's goal is to be an example for the future (our children). She has always been passionate about working with children – and actively seeks opportunities to serve others and to bring smiles to the faces of those whose lives intersect with hers.
Metro Parent SE MI – Article
VARSHA KODUVAYUR
Senior Research Anaylist
Foundation for
Defense of Democracies
Washington, D.C.
Varsha's aim is to live a life in alignment with her values, believing that making a measurable, tangible change in the life of even one person is worthwhile. As a service-oriented individual, she deeply believes in the power of collective action.
Wall Street Journal – Article
LORI NASEEF
Founder/Director
provideInc
Lake Orion, MI
For Lori, a primary goal in founding provideInc was to break down roadblocks to volunteerism and introduce people to the joy of serving through "episodic" volunteer opportunities. Lori finds great satisfaction in connecting people who CAN help with people who NEED help.
Facebook – provideInc
STEVE NASEEF
North American Sales Manager
Parker Hannifin
Wixom, MI
Steve has long enjoyed developing strategy and tactically applying it through people with a mission. SInce provideInc's inception, he has been committed to serving and helping to align purpose and focus in service.
Vimeo – provideInc 10th Anniv
MARLEY REDD
Education Placement
and Certification Specialist
Lacey, WA
Saint Martin's University
Marley has a long history of working with provideInc – both as a volunteer and an intern. As a recent college graduate, Marley looks forward to creating a career centered around community programming and outreach, with an emphasis on enrichment through diversity.
E-Newsletter – provideInc 1/2020
JALEN SEAWRIGHT
Pastor and Worship Leader
Justic Advocate
Troy, MI
Metro-Detroit
In January of 2021 Jalen stepped down as the Worship Arts Director at Kensington Church to pursue a calling towards healing the racial and cultural divides in the metro-Detroit area. While in the process of establishing his own 501(c)3 focused on this goal, Jalen looks forward to gaining experience in the nonprofit sector through actively contributing as a provideInc Board Member.
YouTube – Message
LARRY WIK
Senior Pastor
Lake Orion, MI
Lake Orion
United Methodist Church
Larry is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church. Prior to attending seminary at Emory University, he earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Wayne State. Music and ministry come together to enhance Larry's interfaith collaboration and outreach endeavors.
Facebook – Lake Orion UMC