Pain2Purpose NFP
About Pain2Purpose NFP
Established in 2024, Pain2Purpose NFP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering adult women who have experienced trauma, loss, or displacement. Our mission is to help women transform adversity into strength and reclaim their sense of self through support, education, and healing-centered care.
We provide resources that nurture both emotional and practical needs—starting with our signature initiative, the Empowerment Bag for Resilient Women. These thoughtfully curated care bags include essential hygiene items, comfort pieces, and personalized empowerment cards designed to restore dignity and hope. We work in partnership with domestic violence shelters, transitional housing programs, and community support centers across the Chicago Metropolitan Area to distribute these bags directly to women in need.
Pain2Purpose NFP builds on a legacy of impact that began in 2014 with our original youth mentoring program, P.E.A.R.L. Over the years, our vision has grown to serve women more holistically through three key programs:
The Care Bag Initiative: Empowerment Bag for Resilient Women
Offering tangible support and comfort through our Empowerment Bags for women in crisis or transition.
Empowerment Resources: Reclaim and Rise-Turning Adversity into Purpose
A digital library of free, self-paced personal and professional development tools—available globally through our partnership with Executive One Business Solutions.
Collaborative Support Network: Support That Listens-A Network That Empowers
Creating safe, peer-led spaces for connection, healing, and accountability through virtual and in-person group experiences.
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Our work is powered by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers—many of whom bring their own lived experiences to our mission. We measure success not just by numbers, but by the powerful stories of resilience, growth, and transformation from the women we serve.
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We believe true impact is made one woman at a time, and by one act of compassion at a time.
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Join Us - Help Turn Pain Into Purpose
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Sydney Johnson
Director of Marketing & Communications
LaDonna Williams
Director of Programs & Outreach
Lakeisha E. Johnson
Founder, Executive Director
Ashley Jacox
Administrative Program Coordinator
Partnerships
Making a Difference, Together
Partnering with community leaders has really allowed us to reach new heights at Pain2Purpose NFP . From their support with important decisions, to financial assistance, we know we can count on them whenever we need a helping hand. Learn more about our inspiring sponsors.
2XCEL Image Consulting
We're Stronger Together
Every year, 2Xcel sponsors one of our initiatives. In addition to donating funds, 2Xcel gives us their valuable time, pitching in to ensure that the program they back is a resounding success.
Executive One Business Solutions
Invested in Women
Always available when we need them, Executive One steps up with whatever the situation calls for, contributing time, funding, expertise and much more. We know we can count on them no matter what.
Cognitive Concepts
A Premier Partnership
It's a privilege to partner with Cognitive Concepts and we're proud to have them on our side. Their unwavering support for our mission inspires us to work harder, connect with more people and increase our impact.