Richmond,CA Native Antwon Cloird

Join me tonight LIVE @ 8 P.M. on Alamo Speaks as my guest will be Richmond,CA Native Antwon Clorid,Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Men and Women of Purpose, a non-profit organization that provides “real” services to the re-entry population returning to Richmond and Contra Costa County.He formed the staff of Men and Women of Purpose by selecting eight strong African American men with street credibility and professional expertise in various fields needed by the re-entry population.
Cloird grew up in the Richmond community and after 35 years of substance abuse, he checked into Fauerso/New Way Center run by Neighborhood House of North Richmond.Now 10 years clean and sober, he has dedicated his life to changing the lives of others and giving the disadvantaged an opportunity to “have a second chance at a first-class life.” After graduating from the Fauerso Program, he also created the Faverso Alumni Association and was the association’s first president.
Over the past 10 years he has been involved with providing mentor ship support and life-skill training to troubled youth and young adults through Youth Build and Richmond Build. Most recently, he has been plan and design AB109, a countywide initiative designed to reduce recidivism.
Cloird has been recognized for his hard work and commitment to build a healthy and safe community. He received the Comcast Hometown Heroes Award 2012, Youth Build Volunteer Services Award and City of Richmond Certificate of Appreciation for Community Activism 2012, City of Richmond Excellence Serving Community, Meritorious Service and Public Safety Award, Rotary Club Certificate.
Men and Women of Purpose Organization received “The People Who Make a Difference Award” during the National Recovery Month.