Today we’d like to introduce you to LeTeisha Gordon.
Hi LeTeisha, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I started by sharing my story to individuals that were in correctional facilities. My dad was incarcerated 11 1/2 years of my life along with a host of family members and friends. Visiting different institutions sharing my story turned into an organization Called A Better Day Than Yesterday Initiative Program. A Better Day Than Yesterday was developed in 2016. A Better Day is a Community based nonprofit organization that provides trauma informed services to justice impacted individuals and their families.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Really it has not felt like work. I was 8 years in when I was told that I was going on my 9th year. It has been a journey with some ups and downs but with God guiding and providing for me to continue to do this work has been amazing to witness. From the very first cook out we had in my childhood neighborhood to the last feeding in Southside Richmond, everything has always been provided. Getting started and staying focused is driven by results and impact. 2026 will be the 10th year for A Better Day Than Yesterday Initiative Program.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about A Better Day Than Yesterday Initiative Program?
A Better Day Than Yesterday Initiative Program is a charitable community-based, non-profit organization committed to educating, empowering, and equipping families impacted by incarceration. We specialize in trauma-informed services, family reunification, youth mentoring, and transitional housing that supports individuals returning from incarceration as they rebuild stable and productive lives.
What sets us apart is our lived-experience approach and being a creditable messenger, allowing us to connect authentically with the individuals and families we serve. Our programs focus not only on the returning citizen, but on restoring the entire family structure, helping parents rebuild relationships with their children while creating pathways to employment and stability.
We are proud to have positively impacted more than 140 plus families and providing stable housing for dozens of individuals, while continuing to expand services in communities such as Richmond and Georgia. Our brand represents second chances, stronger families, and better tomorrows.
How can people work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
People can support and collaborate with me by contacting A Better Day Than Yesterday Initiative Program in several meaningful ways. Community members, businesses, and organizations can partner with us by sponsoring programs, providing employment opportunities for returning citizens, donating resources, or volunteering their time and expertise.
We also welcome collaborations with organizations that share our commitment to reentry support, youth development, family reunification, and community wellness. Supporters can contribute by helping expand our housing program, mentoring youth, hosting workshops, or sponsoring initiatives that strengthen families impacted by incarceration.
Those interested in working with us can connect through partnerships, sponsorships, community events, and donations that help us continue transforming lives and rebuilding families in communities such as Richmond and Georgia. Together, we can create more opportunities for second chances and lasting change.
Pricing:
- -Workplace Excellence Training $500 (2-10 people in a cohort)
- Family Bonding Box Program (Sponsorships, or private pay) $250 per box for a family with kids ages 5-17
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.abetterdaythanyesterday.org
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abetterdaythanyesterday/
- Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/abetterdaythanyesterday/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@abetterdaythanyesterday2687
