Every mother deserves to thrive.

Every single mother deserves the chance to build a better future — for herself and her family. We provide the resources, advocacy, and community support she needs to get there, through education and a network of people who believe in her.

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Why We're Here

Established 2025

Mission

We empower single mothers in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding areas — equipping them with education, resources, and encouragement to build brighter futures. Guided by faith, we walk alongside these mothers and their children through advocacy, mentorship, and genuine community. We believe that as single mothers grow in relationship with God and are held by a loving community, they find the strength to rise above their challenges and build stronger families.

Vision

A Jacksonville where every single mother is supported, strengthened, and equipped to build a hopeful future for herself and her children. A community rooted in connection, where shared strength helps every family thrive.

Voices of Impact

Every story of transformation is proof of what's possible when a community wraps its arms around a single mother in Jacksonville.

Juanquanza Jones

"S.I.S. Jax, thank you for this blessing! I didn't know how I was going to get the rest of the kids' school uniforms, shoes, and school supplies."

Brigitte Daniels

"I really appreciate S.I.S. Jax! Thank you for the classroom donations! You all were such a blessing, and I think about you guys every time I use my printer."

Danielle Ridgeway

"Sometimes, all it takes is someone taking a chance on you."

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Our Board

Fueled by compassion, our board members bring the heart and leadership behind our mission to empower single mothers across Jacksonville.

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Sharita Neal

Executive Director and President

Sharita is a proud Jacksonville, FL native, devoted mother, and accomplished financial industry leader with more than 20 years of experience in compliance, risk management, and operational leadership. As a single mother who has personally navigated both the challenges and triumphs of raising a family independently, she is deeply committed to helping other women discover their strength, purpose, and God‑given potential.

Rooted firmly in her faith, Sharita believes that an authentic relationship with God is the foundation for hope, perseverance, and lasting transformation. Her passion for empowering women guides her leadership of the organization’s mission—creating opportunities for single mothers to build confidence, achieve financial stability, and step boldly into the fullness of who God created them to be.

Jessica Turner

Vice President

Jessica Turner is a devoted wife and mother of two, and Vice President of SIS Jax, with over 23 years of experience in banking, mortgage, and finance. After earning her MBA in Marketing and Finance, she discovered that major banks held access not just to wealth, but to the information that shaped it, sparking her calling to serve single mothers.

Grounded in a passion for family that began helping her father launch his trucking business, Jessica has spent her career guiding others toward financial understanding. Through trends, timing, and training, she equips single mothers financially, personally, and spiritually, giving them the tools to step boldly into a stronger future for themselves and their children.

Cashina Smith

Treasurer

Cashina Smith is a 26-year U.S. Army veteran, she brings a lifetime of discipline, service, and heart to her role, along with decades of experience in human resources and organizational operations, currently serving as HR & Procurement Director for a public housing authority in the Phenix City, Alabama area.

Holding an MS in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma and an aPHR certification, Cashina pours her passion for people into every part of her work. She is deeply committed to helping S.I.S Jax build the financial foundation needed to advocate for and uplift the mothers and children of Jacksonville, families she considers an extension of her own.

Sekia Grimes

Secretary

Sekia Grimes is a Jacksonville native with a professional background in technology, and higher education. She holds an MBA in Cybersecurity Management from St. Thomas University and currently works as a Fixed Income Data Analyst. She also serves as a Professor of AI and Digital Literacy at Galen College of Nursing and previously worked for many years as an Academic and Career Advisor at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Passionate about education, mentorship, and community service, Sekia is proud to bring her experience and commitment to the Board of S.I.S. Jax.