About Us
The W.I.S.E. Foundation (Walking in the Spirit of Excellence) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization standing at the intersection of personal transformation and community growth. We are a movement built on the belief that when women rise, communities flourish. Founded by a leader's commitment to create opportunities for transitionally challenged women and communities, rooted in the principles of wholistic wealth—where emotional, spiritual, and financial growth work together to create lasting change.
At W.I.S.E. Foundation, we are more than a nonprofit organization—we are agents of change, committed to creating a world where current and future generations become whole, complete, & purpose-driven. We are a community-driven organization that believes women's economic empowerment is the backbone of thriving communities. By empowering women economically, we not only change individual lives—we ignite a ripple effect that spreads throughout entire neighborhoods, businesses, and families, building vibrant and self-sustaining communities.
Vision
To create a world where every marginalized community member, regardless of their past challenges, has the support, skills, and opportunities to achieve wholistic wealth, independence, resilience, and lasting success.
Mission
To empower vulnerable women by fostering wholistic growth, financial independence, and community transformation for lasting generational impact.
Impact Goals
By focusing on employment, housing stability, emotional resilience, and generational wealth-building, W.I.S.E aims to empower hundreds of women in Detroit over the next five years.
Meet our Founder - Marlo M. Jones
Marlo Jones is an entrepreneur & visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in corporate leadership. A community ministry leader and Transformation Champion, inspiring others to rise above their circumstances and embrace a life of purpose, prosperity, and service. With a dynamic blend of faith-driven leadership, innovative business acumen, and a heart for community activism, Marlo empowers individuals to transform their lives wholistically.
As the founder of the W.I.S.E. CCA Marketplace Movement, she is at the forefront of creating sustainable economic opportunities and wholistic growth, making her a beacon of hope and a role model for many.