Our Mission

To strengthen families and communities through holistic support, education, and access to essential and behavioral-health resources.

Our Vision

A world where every person—regardless of income, background, or circumstance—has the tools, support, and pathways needed to live healthy, hopeful, and resilient lives.

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Our Story

Nonago Community Services was founded in 2020 by Desmond and Pheona Ketter to meet a growing need in their community.
At the time, Desmond was serving as a case manager, helping underserved families who struggled to afford basic dental, vision, and medical services. With Pheona’s experience as a registered nurse, the two created Nonago as a way to ensure no family would have to suffer because they couldn’t pay for essential care.

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What began as a small project providing dental and vision assistance grew into a holistic community wellness organization offering support across emotional, social, and behavioral health needs.

Today, Nonago partners with Resilient Mind Care LLC to expand its reach. While Nonago provides prevention, education, and community wellness programs, Resilient Mind Care delivers clinical behavioral health care. Together, they form a powerful continuum of support for families in need.

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🌱 Our Core Programs 

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1️⃣ Behavioral Health Education & Emotional Wellness

Workshops and community events that increase behavioral-health literacy and equip families with emotional regulation and coping skills.
Topics include:

• Trauma awareness and stress management

• Coping skills for youth and parents

• Warning signs of emotional distress

• Care navigation and behavioral-health resources

• Mental health stigma reduction

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2️⃣ Family Empowerment & Youth Resilience

Evidence-informed programs that strengthen family communication, build leadership skills, and help youth and caregivers develop emotional intelligence and confidence.

Programs include:

• Parent–child connection workshops

• Leadership and life-skills training for youth

• Emotional intelligence and resilience building

• Mentorship and goal-setting support

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3️⃣ Community Wellness & Prevention Initiatives

Holistic wellness initiatives integrating physical, emotional, and behavioral well-being.

Led by our RN and health educators, services include:

• Nutrition and healthy lifestyle education

• Stress management and mindfulness

• Faith-informed wellness talks

• General health literacy and prevention classes

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4️⃣ Social Support & Essential Needs Assistance

Programs that address household stability and social determinants of health.

Supports include:

• Care Fund: Vision, dental, and essential medical assistance

• Community Share House: Free furniture and household essentials

• Clothes Closet: Clothing and basic necessities for individuals and families

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5️⃣ The Ketter Family Initiative

A signature program within Nonago that focuses on faith-informed emotional wellness, youth leadership, and family resilience.

Programs focus on:

• Leadership development

• Family resilience and communication

• Spiritual growth and emotional well-being

• Youth mentorship

• Educational support and scholarships

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🤝 Get Involved

Your involvement helps strengthen families and build healthier communities.

• Volunteer: Join our outreach, sorting, or youth mentoring teams

• Partner: Collaborate with us as a provider or community organization

• Donate: Support families with essential health and wellness resources

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​​​Nonago Community Services (EIN: 85-1092669) is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Nonago operates in partnership with Resilient Mind Care LLC to support behavioral health access and community wellness.