PARRISH DAVENPORT
Friends & Family Initiative (FFI), a 501c3 is a faith-based organization, is led by Founder/Executive Director Parrish Davenport and Hillary Hilton, Director of Programming.
FFI’s holistic mission is to support, encourage, and empower communities in the Greater Pittsburgh area with programs that serve entire families, not just one age group.
The organization got its start in Pittsburgh in 2015 when Parrish, local community gospel choir director, began recruiting vocalists to form the Family & Friends Choir. Vocalists from various communities, ages 18 to 70, united with their voices and began performing throughout Allegheny county and outside the state.
The vocalists worked together and recorded an EP project in the studio featuring original music written by composers Nikki Thorpe, James Ziegler, and Parrish. Following the release of the project, Parrish and the leadership team desired to do more than just sing. As a result, additional community programs evolved.
Today, FFI offers workforce development (resume building and interview skills) and youth leadership classes to the community. In addition, financial literacy workshops, facilitated by collaborative partner April Jones Next Level 412, LLC, are available to help people learn how to manage their finances and credit.
Friends & Family Initiative’s goal is to help people of all ages transform their lives for the better and – in the process – create a sustainable community.
Learn more about upcoming programs! Visit the Friends & Family Initiative website or contact the organization at info@ffipgh.org.
