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Redefining Community Impact

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Vision

Our ultimate Vision is to empower these families to move past crisis, restoring their self-trust and building the expertise necessary to sustain a thriving, secure future, and ultimately pay their success forward to others

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Our mission is to be a hub for single-parent families, serving as their trusted and secure Base of stability. We don't just put a Band-Aid on the problem; we provide the essential resources they need right now—from immediate housing and food to job readiness and mental wellness—so they can successfully run the bases toward self-sufficiency

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Meet the Minds Behind the Mission


  • Founder

    David Carter is a dedicated leader, entrepreneur, and family man driven by a singular mission: to impact people in ways that empower them to live the life they want and to foster hope in everyone he meets. With over 20 years of experience as a minister and entrepreneur, David excels at integrating faith and real-world application. His leadership spans deep counseling and marriage mentorship to practical career guidance and life goal creation. As a long-time business owner (20 years in childcare, plus a consignment store), he brings a resilient, creative, and determined spirit to every endeavor. He is a proud husband of 30 years, a father of five, and a doting grandfather.


  • Co-Founder/Treasurer

    Pamela Carter is one of the Founders and Executive Director of Homebase and Beyond Inc., bringing to the mission over 20 years of experience as the owner and operator of No Place Like Home of Cols, a learning center dedicated to serving disadvantaged families. A mother of five blessings and a grandmother, Pamela is married to David Carter for over 30 years, and together they envisioned this essential work, which is rooted in her deep personal history and professional commitment to family stability.

    Pamela's expertise is grounded in both professional experience and education. She holds an Associate Degree in Business Management from Columbus State Community College and a CDA (Child Development Associate credential) from the Council for Professional Recognition. This academic foundation, coupled with two decades of building organizational systems, provides the necessary knowledge and skill to fulfill the role of Treasurer on the Board, ensuring Homebase and Beyond Inc.'s financial stability. She is also currently studying to obtain her real estate license, adding a crucial skill set that will help secure a permanent, perfectly fitted home for the organization’s vision and growth.

    Mrs. Carter

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  • Secretary/Event Planner

    Cheri Dalie is the support Secretary  and Event Coordinator  of  Home Base & Beyond, driven by a deep belief in the strength and potential of single-parent families. As a wife, adoptive mother, and longtime childcare professional (with over ten years in the field), Cheri understands the demands of raising children. Her love language of acts of service and her love of cooking is the very reason that , inspired her to join  the mission to provide practical, hands-on support—from meal assistance to essential resources—to help these families thrive.

  • Zarryia Gore serves on the Board of Directors as the Marketing /Assistant Treasure at Homebase & Beyond, where she provides leadership in financial oversight, governance, and grant-related support. She plays a key role in guiding the organization’s fiscal strategy while ensuring financial compliance, accountability, and responsible stewardship of funds. Working closely with fellow board members and leadership, she supports grant documentation, tracking, and reporting to help secure and sustain funding that advances the organization’s mission and long-term impact.

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