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Founder BIO

Nicolette Vanterpool is a community advocate, real estate acquisitions analyst, and founder of A&G Foundation, dedicated to advancing housing stability and economic empowerment in underserved communities.

Her path to nonprofit leadership was forged on the ground — through years of direct community engagement, door-to-door outreach, neighbor-to-neighbor support, and showing up in the spaces where systemic gaps are felt most acutely. This grassroots foundation gave her an intimate understanding of the real barriers families face, long before they ever interact with a formal system or organization. With hands-on experience in housing navigation and tenant advocacy, she brings a practical, solutions-driven approach to addressing housing insecurity.

Through A&G Foundation, Nicolette leads initiatives focused on rental assistance, financial literacy, and long-term community revitalization. Her work is grounded in dignity, equity, and sustainability, with a strong commitment to creating measurable impact

MIssion Statement

We provide housing support and financial tools to strengthen community stability.

My STORY / Founder BIO

Nicolette Vanterpool is a community advocate, real estate acquisitions analyst, and founder of A&G Foundation, dedicated to advancing housing stability and economic empowerment in underserved communities. Her path to nonprofit leadership was forged on the ground — through years of direct community engagement, door-to-door outreach, neighbor-to-neighbor support, and showing up in the spaces where systemic gaps are felt most acutely. This grassroots foundation gave her an intimate understanding of the real barriers families face, long before they ever interact with a formal system or organization. With hands-on experience in housing navigation and tenant advocacy, she brings a practical, solutions-driven approach to addressing housing insecurity. Through A&G Foundation, Nicolette leads initiatives focused on rental assistance, financial literacy, and long-term community revitalization. Her work is grounded in dignity, equity, and sustainability, with a strong commitment to creating measurable impact

MIssion Statement

We provide housing support and financial tools to strengthen community stability.

Our board

Founder

Nicolette vanterpool

“Guided by a property management background and a mission to create stable spaces where communities can grow.”

Treasure

Candice Robinson

“Brings a paralegal background and a dedication to transparency, accountability, and mission-focused stewardship.”

Secretary

Charlene Simmons

“A real estate professional committed to expanding access and opportunity through community development.”

Organizational Background

A&G Foundation is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing housing stability and economic empowerment for underserved residents. Born out of a deep commitment to equity and community dignity, the organization was built on the belief that every individual deserves a safe, stable place to call home — and the resources to sustain it. Rooted in grassroots engagement and trusted local partnerships, A&G Foundation meets residents where they are, providing a comprehensive range of services including rental assistance, utility support, housing navigation, and financial literacy programming.

These services are designed not only to respond to immediate crisis, but to address the deeper, systemic barriers that perpetuate cycles of housing insecurity and economic instability. What sets A&G Foundation apart is its people-first approach — programs are shaped by lived experience, community input, and a genuine understanding of the challenges facing low-income and housing-insecure families. By bridging the gap between urgent need and long-term solutions, the organization works to prevent displacement, build financial resilience, and foster lasting self-sufficiency among the residents it serves. Through strategic community investment and a unwavering commitment to measurable impact, A&G Foundation is not just responding to a housing crisis — it is actively working to dismantle the conditions that create it.

Organizational Goals

Goal 1: Prevent Housing Instability Keep individuals and families safely housed by providing timely rental and utility assistance that intervenes before a crisis takes hold. By addressing instability early, we reduce the risk of eviction, homelessness, and service shutoffs — protecting families from the devastating ripple effects of losing their home.

Goal 2: Increase Access to Safe, Affordable Housing Connect residents to housing theycan afford and feel secure in through personalized navigation support, active landlordengagement, and advocacy that breaks down the systemic barriers standing between families and stable living.

Goal 3: Strengthen Financial Stability Equip households with the knowledge, skills, and toolsto confidently manage expenses, address debt, and build lasting economic resilience. Webelieve financial stability should not be a privilege — it should be an achievable reality for everyfamily we serve.

Goal 4: Promote Long-Term Community Well-Being Partner with local organizations and community stakeholders to address the root causes of housing insecurity, advance equity, and open real pathways to opportunity. Because meaningful, lasting change requires more than short-term relief — it requires systemic transformation.

Organizational Background

A&G Foundation is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing housing stability and economic empowerment for underserved residents. Born out of a deep commitment to equity and community dignity, the organization was built on the belief that every individual deserves a safe, stable place to call home — and the resources to sustain it. Rooted in grassroots engagement and trusted local partnerships, A&G Foundation meets residents where they are, providing a comprehensive range of services including rental assistance, utility support, housing navigation, and financial literacy programming. These services are designed not only to respond to immediate crisis, but to address the deeper, systemic barriers that perpetuate cycles of housing insecurity and economic instability. What sets A&G Foundation apart is its people-first approach — programs are shaped by lived experience, community input, and a genuine understanding of the challenges facing low-income and housing-insecure families. By bridging the gap between urgent need and long-term solutions, the organization works to prevent displacement, build financial resilience, and foster lasting self-sufficiency among the residents it serves. Through strategic community investment and a unwavering commitment to measurable impact, A&G Foundation is not just responding to a housing crisis — it is actively working to dismantle the conditions that create it.

Organizational Goals

Goal 1: Prevent Housing Instability Keep individuals and families safely housed by providing timely rental and utility assistance that intervenes before a crisis takes hold. By addressing instability early, we reduce the risk of eviction, homelessness, and service shutoffs — protecting families from the devastating ripple effects of losing their home. Goal 2: Increase Access to Safe, Affordable Housing Connect residents to housing theycan afford and feel secure in through personalized navigation support, active landlordengagement, and advocacy that breaks down the systemic barriers standing between families and stable living. Goal 3: Strengthen Financial Stability Equip households with the knowledge, skills, and toolsto confidently manage expenses, address debt, and build lasting economic resilience. Webelieve financial stability should not be a privilege — it should be an achievable reality for everyfamily we serve. Goal 4: Promote Long-Term Community Well-Being Partner with local organizations and community stakeholders to address the root causes of housing insecurity, advance equity, and open real pathways to opportunity. Because meaningful, lasting change requires more than short-term relief — it requires systemic transformation.

Core Values

Transparency We operate with honesty and accountability in everything we do — ensuring our
community, partners, and funders have a clear understanding of how resources are used and
how impact is measured.

Fairness We hold ourselves to consistent, ethical standards in every decision we make —
treating every individual with equal respect, impartiality, and care regardless of their
circumstances.

Equality We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring equitable access to housing
support and economic resources for all — because background, income, or circumstance
should never determine who receives help.

Inclusivity We create programs and spaces that are welcoming, culturally responsive, and
reflective of the diverse communities we serve — honoring the lived experiences of every
person who walks through our doors.

Core Values

Transparency

We operate with honesty and accountability in everything we do — ensuring our community, partners, and funders have a clear understanding of how resources are used and how impact is measured.

Fairness

We hold ourselves to consistent, ethical standards in every decision we make — treating every individual with equal respect, impartiality, and care regardless of their circumstances.

Equality

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring equitable access to housing support and economic resources for all — because background, income, or circumstance should never determine who receives help.

Inclusivity

We create programs and spaces that are welcoming, culturally responsive, and reflective of the diverse communities we serve — honoring the lived experiences of every person who walks through our doors.

Voices Heard

Thanks to aghelps.org, I found the rental support I desperately needed during tough times. Their team truly cares.