About Us
Who We Are & Why We Exist
People of Progression is a grassroots, Black-led, culturally specific nonprofit committed to advancing community care, access, and justice for African Americans and all Black diversities—centering their wisdom, brilliance, and lived accomplishments throughout the journey. Based in Menasha, Wisconsin, we walk alongside survivors of domestic and sexual violence, young people, and community members navigating crisis or transition through survivor-centered advocacy, housing and emergency support, mental health and wellness resources, education and financial literacy, healing-centered youth programming, and community-based healing spaces.
Rooted in lived experience and cultural responsiveness, our work removes barriers and expands access so people navigating the margins of injustice have what they need to heal, grow, and rise together across Outagamie and Winnebago Counties.
Our Becoming
People of Progression was born from community coming together. In 2020, Black leaders gathered in a local barbershop to create space for healing, reflection, and mutual support. What began as connection revealed long-standing gaps in care and access—underscoring the need for a Black-led, mission-driven organization rooted in lived experience.
We secured nonprofit status later that year and opened our doors for direct services in 2022. Since then, we have walked alongside more than 650 individuals and families, providing support across housing, employment, legal advocacy, and other critical needs. Our work continues to grow as we respond, evolve, and become—together—rooted in collective care and joy.
Mission
The mission of People of Progression is to use our collective voice, resources, and collaborative partnerships so African Americans and all diversities reach their full potential, lead healthy lives, and live safely within their communities.
Vision
People of Progression envisions a society that honors all Afrodiasporic identities, respects our experiences, and celebrates a thriving Black community as a source of pride and joy.
Values
Advocacy
Integrity
Community
Collaboration
Joy
Strategic Priorities
The Village Circle
We’re co-creating a stronger, healthier community by honoring each person’s humanity and supporting meaningful connections to physical and mental health resources. Through culturally responsive care, supportive activities, community circles, and wellness practices, we make it easier to find support that fits your life—rooted in dignity, access, and shared care.
Including: Men’s Groups, Biracial Healing Group, Black Queens Group, Yoga & Sound Bowl Sessions, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Healing Groups, Maternal Health Workshops, and more.
Individualized Services for All
People of Progression work alongside individuals impacted by violence, offering support, advocacy, and holistic care rooted in dignity and choice. Centering individuals navigating at the margins, we provide culturally specific support that honors lived experience and strengthens pathways toward safety, healing, and wholeness. This is a space where survivors are believed, supported, and never alone.
Including: Domestic Violence Services, Sexual Assault Services, Legal Advocacy/Court Accompaniment, Youth Services, and Mental Health Resources, and More.
Progression Practices
We believe in breaking generational patterns and walking alongside our people as they build their futures. Through education, credentialing, and life-skills training, Progression Practices supports individuals and families in building skills, accessing opportunity, and creating sustainable pathways forward—rooted in dignity, access, and lifelong learning.
Including: Healers in the Hallways, eCPR Facilitator Training, Missing Piece Curriculum Training, Financial Literacy and Education, MENtorship Rising, and more.
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Contact Us
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Address: 333 1st Street, Ste A, Menasha, WI 54952
Phone: 920-815-9487
Email: info@peopleofprogression.com