My name is Collese Porter, and I am the Founder of Hands 2 Heaven Living — a purpose-driven organization built from lived experience, resilience, and an unwavering belief in the power of community.

My journey did not begin from a place of privilege. During my formative years, I experienced homelessness a season of life that shaped my perspective, strengthened my character, and instilled in me a deep understanding of instability, uncertainty, and the quiet courage it takes to keep going. Those early experiences did not define my limits; they refined my purpose.

As a single mother, I understand firsthand the weight of responsibility, the silent sacrifices, and the daily determination required to create stability for your family. I know what it means to stretch faith over fear, to build from very little, and to pray for opportunity while working relentlessly toward it. I also know that no one thrives alone.

Community is not a luxury — it is a lifeline.

Hands 2 Heaven Living was founded on the belief that compassion paired with action can transform lives. My mission is rooted in dignity, empowerment, and restoration. I am passionate about creating spaces where individuals and families feel seen, supported, and equipped to rise beyond their circumstances.

What began as personal survival has evolved into purposeful service.

Today, I lead with empathy, integrity, and vision — committed to building pathways for others who may be navigating their own seasons of hardship. My story is not one of struggle alone; it is one of resilience, faith, and the transformative power of support.

Through this work, I hope to remind others that where you start does not determine where you can go — and that even in life’s most challenging moments, there is always a way forward when we lift one another.