WHO IS
BEHIND
B.A.S.E?
Sharonne
Finch-Dendy
Sharonne Finch-Dendy
FOUNDER/CEO
ADVOCATE
TEACHER
SMALL
BUSINESS OWNER
As a youth with lived experience my family and I were face with housing instability and food insecurity. Although we faced several challenges my parents instilled in me the importance of helping others because someone is always going through something worse than you. While battling our circumstances my family would still actively give back to our community through food distribution, toys during the holidays, etc. Seeing this giving spirit during times of uncertainty and distress gave me the motivation to want to help people throughout my life. Helpful heart at the spirit of my family, my mother always said if you need help come home this is always BASE!
Jae Lange
Jae Lange
As a youth and a young adult, I experienced more than one ever should, but I never let that stop me from caring, from loving every person I was fortunate enough to meet. I learned early on how important it is to have a community or a support system to lean on. Due to my lived experiences of homelessness and housing instability, I work diligently towards the change that our community’s need, and the unwavering support that they deserve. Starting The B.A.S.E foundation allows us the opportunity to further fight alongside of our communities. It gives us the space to uplift the voices of those in the community that go unheard or unseen.
CHIEF COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
DIRECT SERVICE
SPECIALIST
ADVOCATE
SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
Sherrille Greene
Sherrille Greene
Secretary
LCSW
Advocate
Small Business Owner
This is more than just a nonprofit to me. Having overcome my own hardships, I understand the immense impact that community support can have. Being a part of B.A.S.E provides me with the chance to give back, to be that beacon of hope for others who are navigating their own challenges. The B.A.S.E Foundation isn’t just about assistance; it’s about empowerment. It’s about lifting each other up, recognizing our shared humanity, and creating a ripple effect of kindness that extends far beyond our immediate reach. So, I continue to be fueled by the belief that even the smallest acts of compassion can ignite profound change. Together, we write stories of resilience, courage, and unwavering community support.