OUR MISSION
Caring Hands of Benjamin builds and operates integrated systems that stabilize housing and expand economic participation in underserved communities by aligning workforce development, homeownership preparation, and housing stabilization strategies.
OUR VISION
A future where stable housing, skilled employment, and economic mobility are structurally connected—allowing families in underserved communities to build, retain, and transfer wealth across generations.
ABOUT US
Caring Hands of Benjamin functions as a systems operator, not a single-program nonprofit. CHOB designs and manages interconnected initiatives that address the root drivers of economic instability—income volatility, housing insecurity, and lack of ownership pathways—through coordinated, scalable infrastructure.
Rather than treating workforce development, housing, and financial preparation as separate issues, CHOB aligns them into a unified model that produces durable outcomes over time.
How Our Programs Work Together
Manpower Resource Group (MPRG)
Strengthens economic participation by aligning affordable skilled trade services, professional support, and workforce development that promote income stability and long-term mobility. This system focuses on creating reliable, upwardly mobile income foundations.
#Initiative2053
Builds on that foundation by preparing households for sustainable homeownership through education, financial preparation, and responsible access to ownership pathways. The initiative emphasizes long-term affordability, risk awareness, and ownership sustainability rather than transactional home purchases.
The Housing Incubator
Reinforces both systems by stabilizing housing supply through the development, rehabilitation, and stewardship of housing assets that support long-term occupancy, affordability, and resident success.
Together, these systems create a continuous pathway:
Income stability → financial preparation → housing stability and ownership, reducing economic vulnerability and increasing long-term participation in the economy.
board Members
Founder & Executive Director
Antoine M. Hayes I, is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Caring Hands of Benjamin,
providing organizational vision, leadership continuity, and governance oversight. With nearly 30 years of experience as a licensed real estate broker and his current role within the City of Detroit’s Housing Revitalization Department, he brings deep expertise in housing policy, neighborhood development, and market dynamics. As a Founding Member, Mr. Hayes helped to establish CHOB to address housing instability, economic inequity, and barriers to ownership that faced Detroit residents. As Board Chair, he ensures mission alignment, supports strategic growth, and guides the organization’s long-term impact across housing, workforce development, and community investment initiatives.
Director of Initiative 2053
Moe Lucas serves as Director of Initiative 2053 and as a voting member of the Board of Directors for Caring Hands of Benjamin. With over 16 years of combined experience in mortgage lending and real estate investing, he provides leadership across homeownership access, financial readiness, and wealth-building strategy. Sponsored by CHOB, Moe facilitates this housing initiative, guiding program design, HUD-aligned education, down payment assistance strategy, and integration with workforce development and housing production. His leadership ensures education translates into execution—moving families from readiness to ownership and long-term stability.
Secretary
Shere’ R. Kareem serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors for Caring Hands of Benjamin, supporting organizational governance, documentation, and compliance. Her professional background includes operational leadership, administrative oversight, state audit preparation and organizational support across mission-driven environments. As Secretary, Mrs. Kareem is responsible for maintaining official records, meeting minutes, and governance documentation, ensuring transparency, continuity, and accountability as CHOB expands its housing, workforce development and community benefit initiatives.
Open Seats
CHOB is intentionally expanding the Board of Directors to strengthen governance, risk management, and long-term stability.
Attorney: We are seeking a real estate attorney with housing litigation, fair housing, foreclosure defense, landlord-tenant law, or related housing policy experience.
IT Pro: We are seeking an IT or data systems professional with experience in CRM platforms, data governance, reporting, and compliance driven system design.
Treasurer: We are seeking an certified accountant preferably with experience with book keeping for 501(c)3 organizations.
This is a crisis!
Projected Net Worth of $0 by 2053...
Economist project that the median net worth for blacks in America will reach $0 by the near 2053 if current trends persist. #INITIATIVE2053 is our response.
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