A Will & Way Inc.

About Us

Restoring hope through faith, compassion, education, and community.

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About

Founded in 2002, A Will & Way began by advocating for survivors of domestic violence. Today, we help restore lives and rebuild families through compassionate programs that reach youth, women, men, and entire communities — through mentoring, education, advocacy, and family restoration.

Core Values

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Faith

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Hope

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Family

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Community

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Education

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Compassion

Our Mission

To restore lives and rebuild families by equipping individuals and communities with education, support, practical life tools, and opportunities that strengthen confidence, resilience, emotional intelligence, leadership, and self-sufficiency.

Our Vision

We envision restored individuals, strengthened families, and healthier communities in which people of every generation have the support and tools needed to heal, grow, lead, and thrive.

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Our Approach

A Will & Way, Inc. combines education, mentoring, advocacy, community partnerships, and hands-on experiences. We address immediate needs while also helping participants build the skills and confidence needed for long-term change.

Our journey

A mission that continues to grow

2002

Advocacy Begins

A Will & Way is founded to stand with survivors of domestic violence and help them move toward safety, dignity, and hope.

Growing Impact

Families Supported

The work expands through workshops, community gatherings, mentoring, and family-centered support that strengthens households of every kind.

Today

Purpose for Every Generation

Youth leadership, spiritual healing, and inspirational resources now help people of all ages grow in confidence and purpose.

Our Journey

From advocacy to generational impact.

2002

A Will & Way is founded

The mission begins by advocating for survivors of domestic violence.

Helping Survivors

Support grows through education, encouragement, and practical restoration.

Growth

Family & Community Programs

Gatherings, workshops, mentoring, and healing opportunities expand to serve women, men, and families alike.

Future

Youth Leadership

Mentorship and leadership development empower the next generation.

Today

Restoring Lives and Rebuilding Families

The organization serves survivors, youth, families, men, women, and communities through education, mentoring, and action.

Leadership

Mae Dixon, Ph.D., President

Dr. Mae Dixon is an author, educator, life-transformation and spiritual-healing consultant, community leader, and longtime advocate for individuals and families navigating adversity. Her work has included youth development, women's empowerment, survivor advocacy, emotional-intelligence education, leadership training, family restoration, and community-based programming. Through A Will & Way, Inc., she has transformed lived experience and decades of service into practical opportunities for others to heal, grow, and move forward.

Her leadership philosophy is grounded in a simple belief: people are more than what has happened to them, and with support, knowledge, accountability, and opportunity, restoration is possible.

Recognition & Milestones