About GenWEL United Flint

Empowering communities through education, career development, and personal growth

Our Mission and Vision

Mission: We equip families and youth with skills, mentorship, and resources to build generational wealth and community stability.

Vision: Communities where education opens doors, equity is practiced, and families build generational wealth—together.

GenWEL United — Core Values

1) Equity in Action
We remove barriers so every family can access opportunity and build wealth.

2) Education for Lifelong Mobility
Learning is the engine of opportunity and upward mobility.

3) Family First, Family Strong
Families are the foundation of generational wealth and community stability.

4) Wealth-Building Mindset
We cultivate habits and systems that compound over time.

5) Mentorship & Leadership
People rise faster with guidance and community role models.

6) Community Partnership
We go farther—together with schools, nonprofits, and local businesses.

7) Accountability & Transparency
Trust is built by setting clear goals and keeping promises in the open.

8) Dignity, Respect, and Belonging
Every person deserves to be seen, heard, and safe.

The GenWEL United Journey

GenWEL United Flint was founded to address the critical needs of our community. Over the years, we’ve empowered families through education, career growth, and cultural events. Together, we’re building a legacy of unity and progress.


At GenWEL United Flint, we believe in empowering communities to thrive. Through workshops, mentorship, and literacy programs, we equip individuals with the tools they need to build wealthier lives—rooted in knowledge, opportunity, and growth. Our focus is not only on today but on laying a foundation for future generations to prosper. Because when individuals rise, families grow stronger, and thriving families create rich, unified communities. That’s the legacy we’re building together

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The People Behind the Mission

  • Jasen Johnson

    CHAIRMAN
    GENWEL UNITED INC.

  • Jamall Merritt

    VICE CHAIRMAN
    GENWEL UNITED INC.

  • Eddie Edwards

    SECRETARY
    GENWEL UNITED INC.

  • Rawlan Lillard

    TREASURE
    GENWEL UNITED INC.

  • Stacy Winchester

    DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY & PARTNERSHIPS
    GENWEL UNITED INC.

  • Jason Rogers

    DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY
    GENWEL UNITED INC.

  • Edward Johnson Sr.

    Founder & Chair Emeritus
    GENWEL UNITED INC.