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      <image:title>Our Trustees - Ashley Guillermo</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ashley Guillermo serves as Founder, President, and Executive Director of Project Ring Inc. She founded the organization in 2016 while attending Roxbury High School after recognizing the need for greater access to mental health resources and compassionate community support. What began as a grassroots initiative focused on spreading hope has grown into a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to homelessness outreach, mental health advocacy, crisis support, resource navigation, education, and community engagement. Ashley currently serves as a paramedic in Jersey City, New Jersey, where she witnesses firsthand the challenges individuals face when navigating mental illness, substance use disorders, housing insecurity, poverty, and barriers to healthcare. Her experience in emergency medical services, combined with years of nonprofit leadership, continues to shape Project Ring's mission and strategic direction. As Founder and Executive Director, Ashley oversees organizational operations, program development, partnerships, fundraising initiatives, volunteer engagement, and long-term strategic planning while remaining committed to building communities where every individual is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Our Trustees - Kendall Warsaw</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kendall Warsaw, Chairwoman of the Board, brings more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, technology, strategic planning, and organizational development. Her expertise helps guide Project Ring's long-term vision, governance, and organizational growth. She is the former Executive Director of the Provident Bank Foundation, a former Consultant with Deloitte, and currently serves as Co-Founder of FutureState, LLC. Throughout her career, Kendall has partnered with hundreds of nonprofit organizations, foundations, and corporate partners to strengthen governance, improve operational effectiveness, advance digital transformation, and promote long-term organizational sustainability. Kendall previously served as Customer Success Portfolio Lead for the nonprofit industry at Salesforce and has also advised nonprofit organizations through her work with Blackbaud, helping organizations enhance fundraising, stakeholder engagement, operational efficiency, and impact measurement. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Fordham University and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland. A Fellow of Lead New Jersey, Kendall provides strategic leadership, governance oversight, and executive guidance to support Project Ring's continued growth and long-term success.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Our Trustees - Terry R. Pence</image:title>
      <image:caption>Terry R. Pence serves as Treasurer and Trustee, providing financial oversight, strategic guidance, and operational expertise to support Project Ring's long-term sustainability, accountability, and fiscal responsibility s Founder and Principal of Double Eagle Systems LLC, Terry brings more than 35 years of experience in information technology, business intelligence, financial management, analytics, and organizational strategy. A Master-Level Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP), he has designed and implemented enterprise business solutions for Fortune 100 organizations throughout his distinguished career. His expertise in financial planning, budgeting, compliance, governance, and organizational development helps ensure Project Ring maintains responsible financial stewardship while maximizing the impact of every donation, grant, partnership, and program</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Our Trustees - Ronald Tyson</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ronald Tyson serves as Board Secretary and Trustee, bringing more than two decades of leadership experience in emergency medical services and military service. His experience in emergency response, operations, and public service strengthens the organization's leadership and community outreach efforts. Throughout his career, Ronald has served in supervisory and leadership positions within emergency medical services, providing operational leadership, mentoring healthcare professionals, and responding to complex medical emergencies throughout the community. In addition to his civilian career, Ronald proudly serves as a Senior Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force, where he has demonstrated exceptional leadership, accountability, operational excellence, and a steadfast commitment to public service. As Board Secretary, Ronald supports organizational governance, board administration, strategic planning, and community engagement while helping ensure Project Ring remains focused on its mission and long-term organizational objectives.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Our Trustees - Brianna Wyble</image:title>
      <image:caption>Brianna Wyble serves as Trustee for Community Outreach &amp; Advocacy. She brings a compassionate, community-focused perspective to Project Ring's Board of Trustees and is dedicated to expanding outreach initiatives, strengthening community partnerships, and advocating for individuals in need. Her commitment to serving others and strengthening community connections supports the organization's outreach efforts and mission of ensuring individuals have access to essential resources and supportive services. As Trustee, Brianna assists with community outreach initiatives, volunteer engagement, advocacy efforts, and organizational growth while providing valuable insight into community needs. Her dedication to compassion, service, and community engagement reflects the core values upon which Project Ring was founded.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Mission, vision, and values - Delivering Hope, One Person at a Time</image:title>
      <image:caption>Project Ring bags are thoughtfully packed with essential resources designed to provide immediate support and help bridge the gap until individuals can access more sustainable services and long-term assistance.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>These are Project Ring's resource cards, designed to help connect individuals with essential services and support. While our current cards include statewide resources, we are actively working to expand them with county-specific resources to make finding local assistance even easier. For individuals who do not have access to a phone or are unable to scan a QR code, we are also developing printed county-specific resource guides. In addition, Project Ring is working to partner with local libraries and day centers to provide access to computers, internet, and assistance navigating available community resources.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ashley, our Founder and Executive Director, and her sister, Brianna, representing Project Ring at the Worthy of Love event, where more than 300 individuals received support, essential resources, and connections to community services. We are grateful to have been part of such a meaningful day of compassion, hope, and outreach.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A throwback photo from Ashley's senior project at Roxbury High School, where the idea for Project Ring first began. Project Ring was featured with a full display during the Roxbury High School Class of 2018 Senior Project Showcase.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My sister and I have both faced many of life's challenges, and she has experienced struggles similar to my own. Through it all, she has shown incredible resilience, strength, and personal growth. Watching her overcome adversity has been inspiring, and I couldn't be more proud of the person she has become. It is an honor to have her serve alongside me as part of the Project Ring volunteer team. Her compassion, lived experience, and dedication to helping others make her an invaluable part of our mission, and I am grateful to share this journey with her.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In 2026, Project Ring Inc. proudly established one of our most impactful partnerships yet with the Newark Police Department. Through this collaboration, resource bags filled with essential items and support tools are now being distributed directly by Newark police officers in the field. Each officer has been equipped with resource cards, allowing them to connect individuals in need to critical services such as housing support, food assistance, mental health resources, and more. In addition, resource cards are now available at precinct front desks, ensuring that community members have easy, direct access to support whenever they need it.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Be You, Be Beautiful – 2019 (Project Kind Collaboration) Hosted by Project Kind, this impactful event featured special involvement from Rhett Ellison, a retired NFL tight end/fullback who played for the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants, and Raina Ellison, an actress, model, and former runner-up on America’s Next Top Model. The event created a full day of empowerment and self-care for young women, including hair styling, makeup, braiding, dance classes, and mentorship. Its mission was to help participants recognize their natural beauty, build confidence, and understand their inherent worth.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>2019 – Ashley’s Second Event (Community Fire Department Fundraiser) Ashley’s second event was held at the fire department where she first volunteered as an EMT, the place where her career began. This event was organized to support a local unhoused family whose home had burned down, leaving them with nothing. The event marked significant growth, bringing together multiple vendors and strong community support. All proceeds were donated directly to the Bandari family to help them rebuild and recover.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ashley’s first event was held in partnership with Project Kind at Roxbury Social Services—the same place where she first began volunteering as an EMT. Through selling handmade bracelets, the event raised over $400 to support local outreach efforts.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>June 10, 2026 | Newark Public Safety Life-Saving Training</image:caption>
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