Our Founder
Roberta M. Coleman is the Founder and Executive Director of Kabod House International. Her passion and heart are for the homeless/unhoused and low-to-no-income individuals, girls, and children who are affected by health disparities and poverty. Roberta is a graduate of National Louis University with an MBA in Nonprofit Management and a B.S. degree in Human Services from the University of Phoenix.
Our Organization
Kabod House International is committed to serving the needs of individuals, girls, parents, and children in the Chicagoland and South Suburban Cook County area through a range of essential programs. We provide bras, underwear, and feminine hygiene products to support those who are facing economic challenges, along with practical education on reproductive, maternal, and mental health. In addition, we partner with a local elementary school to annually supply winter coats and toys to low-income children and those in foster care or experiencing homelessness, and we offer baby diapers and wipes to parents in financial need.
Leadership Team
Roberta M. Coleman, MBA - President
Willis Patton, Jr., MSP - Vice-President, Treasurer
Velma L. Brown - Secretary
Gloria S. Harden, MSW - Director
Sandra Howard - Director
Amber Estes-Speese - Director
Shaponda A. Jimerson, PhD. - Director
Our Mission
Kabod House International is committed to empowering low‐income individuals, girls, and families. We provide free essential health and hygiene supplies, educational workshops, financial literacy training, and skill-building programs to remove the stigma around basic needs and expand access to vital resources. Our mission is to nurture well-being in communities where every individual can access the support and resources needed to thrive with dignity, regardless of their financial situation or personal history.