About Us

Our Mission

Through its "Building A Better Community Pathway 2045 E-Smart/E-Stewardship Initiative," the Village Solutions Foundation, a faith-based community development organization, empowers communities for a sustainable future. We drive energy independence, reduce economic burdens, and create local opportunities by fostering energy literacy, championing environmental stewardship, and deploying clean energy solar initiatives. Our work extends to connecting congregations, communities, and families with crucial sustainability resources, energy assistance, and homeownership support, augmented by technical assistance for faith-based and community-based organizations.

Our Story

Since its founding in 1999, the Village Solutions Foundation has functioned as a faith-based community development corporation dedicated to building stronger communities. We achieve this by providing critical environmental sustainability resources and homeownership support directly to congregations, residents, and families. Our commitment extends to empowering community leaders and non-profit organizations through strategic technical assistance.

By thoughtfully integrating the resources and efforts of our faith networks, community-based partners, and key stakeholders, we effectively help our communities embrace and realize neighborhood revitalization and stabilization. This collaborative approach enables us to collectively create more vibrant living options, significantly increasing the quality of life, work, and worship within the communities we serve.

Our Founders

  • Chairman & CEO

    Rev. Frank Jackson, Jr. co-founded Village Solutions Foundation and brings over 40 years of community leadership and energy management experience to the organization. After completing the University of San Diego’s graduate legal assistance program in 1987, he went on to have a successful twenty-year career in corporate securities and real estate transactions.

    Rev. Jackson has served on the board of directors for multiple organizations and is a well-known and well-respected member in the Los Angeles community. He is an ordained minister and serves as president of the auxiliary council of New Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Inglewood.

  • President

    Anita L. Jackson co-founded Village Solutions Foundation and brings her real estate broker experience to help connect community residents with paths to homeownership and homeownership assistance. In addition to her decades-long experience navigating residential and commercial transactions, Mrs. Jackson also brings administrative and strategic planning expertise to the foundation, having previously held management roles at Pacific Life Insurance Company, SunAmerica Insurance Company, UCI and the 100 Black Men of Orange County.

    Mrs. Jackson serves on the President’s Council and heads the Mountain Women’s Ministries at New Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Inglewood.

 
 
 

Our Team

  • Board Fellow

    Amber Jackson joined Village Solutions Foundation in 2023 and brings marketing leadership to her role with the organization. She is currently the Founder of Hype & Harvest, an eCommerce consultancy specializing in growth strategies for small and medium-sized businesses. She is a seasoned sales and marketing executive and previously held leadership roles at The Wonderful Company, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Disney. A long-time LA resident, Amber holds an M.B.A. from UCLA Anderson School of Management.

  • Program Director

    Noor joined Village Solutions Foundation in 2024 and brings strengths in project management, organization, and member engagement to the organization. Having specialized in volunteer management, operations, and partner relationships in previous roles, Noor is a seasoned program facilitator here to virtually support VSF's program direction and operations. Noor has previously led community garden programs and educational initiatives at universities, municipalities, and small businesses, and is currently leading the Energy Ambassador program at VSF. Noor holds a B.S. in Ecology from the University of North Texas.