OUR WORK

Our Work Isn’t Quiet — and It Shouldn’t Be.
We’re Breaking the Silence.

The Light We Leave Behind    
   Written & Produced By Elson Guy Smith III | All rights reserved.

© & ℗ 2025 Elson G. Smith III | EG & the GRITT & GRACE | EGS3 Sound Works

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Help and Training, that's

OUR WORK

From podcasting gear in the hands of the unheard to life-saving supplies for those overlooked, we’re not just talking about change — we’re delivering it.

With your support—through donations, volunteering, or partnerships—we can continue breaking barriers, amplifying voices, and transforming lives.

Our Numbers

With our help and the support of others 95% of those who complete our training and job placement programs find stable employment and housing.

95%

Without your compassion and support, the reality of these numbers becomes undeniable—far worse than most people even imagine.

Sadly, we often hear comments like, “Just get a job, what’s wrong with you?”

While there are certainly some who may choose to beg, that’s not who we’re asking for help for.

We are focused on those who truly need it—the ones waiting for an opportunity, struggling in silence, and lacking the resources to change their circumstances.

We’re asking for help for them—those who deserve a chance to rise above their challenges.

THE NUMBERS without your help

 Veterans In Need

Growing Veteran Unemployment Rate
6.5%
Average Low Income After Sacrificing For Our Country
$25,000

Aged Out Teens

Instant Homelessness of Aged Out Teens at Age 18
30%
Aged Out Teens Still Unemployed by Age 24
45%
Aged Out Teens Lacking Essential Life Skills, i.e. Budgeting, Job Readiness, and Transportation.
68%
Able To Earn a College Degree Despite State Tuition Waivers
2.5%

Help comes in many forms

WHAT can You Do?
Giving isn't losing.
It's passing strength from one hand to another.