ABOUT SIMMONS IMPACT FOUNDATION
Building Pathways to Opportunity and Economic Mobility
The Simmons Impact Foundation advances workforce mobility, educational access, digital readiness, financial empowerment, and community resource access through practical programs, strategic partnerships, and measurable solutions.
Our Story & Purpose
The Simmons Impact Foundation was established to help individuals and communities navigate the barriers that often stand between potential and opportunity.
We believe economic mobility is strengthened when people have access to practical career support, education and credential pathways, digital and AI skills, financial knowledge, housing and community resources, and trusted organizations that can help them move forward.
Our work focuses on developing programs and partnerships that translate access into measurable progress.
That sounds more like an organization with a defined philosophy rather than a generic nonprofit description.
Why It Matters
Access to quality education and workforce opportunities remains uneven across many communities. Without the right resources, individuals face barriers to stable employment, financial security, and upward mobility.
The Simmons Impact Foundation exists to close these gaps—providing practical solutions that create real opportunities and measurable outcomes.
How We Create Impact
🎯 Our Work
The Simmons Impact Foundation delivers initiatives focused on workforce development, educational advancement, financial empowerment, and community engagement. Each program is designed to create measurable outcomes, including increased employment opportunities, improved financial stability, and expanded access to education and training.
👥 Leadership & Governance
The Simmons Impact Foundation is guided by leaders with experience in education, workforce development, organizational leadership, business, public service, technology, and community impact.
Board of Directors
The Foundation is expanding its board to include additional independent leaders with expertise in philanthropy, finance, housing, workforce development, education, technology, and community development.
🎯 Our Work
Our programs address interconnected barriers to economic mobility through workforce development, digital and AI literacy, education access, financial empowerment, housing and community-resource navigation.
Then show your two primary programs:
Simmons CareerRise Workforce Mobility Accelerator
Available Now
Career-readiness and professional advancement support.
FutureReady AI & Digital Workforce Academy
Ready for Funded Implementation
Digital literacy, responsible AI, workplace technology, and future-workforce preparation.
Help Expand Pathways to Opportunity
Funders, donors, employers, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community leaders can help expand access to programs that strengthen skills, stability, and economic mobility.
Our Mission
To expand access to the skills, resources, education, technology, and opportunities that help individuals and communities achieve greater economic mobility and long-term stability.
Our Vision
Communities where individuals have equitable access to the knowledge, skills, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive in a changing economy.
Skills & Workforce Mobility
Career readiness, professional advancement, digital skills, and future-workforce preparation.
Education & Credential Access
Navigation to college, training, certifications, and other pathways to advancement.
Financial & Economic Capability
Practical knowledge and resources that strengthen household stability and economic decision-making.
Housing & Resource Navigation
Connections to housing stability, senior and disability resources, homeownership pathways, and community supports.
Partnership & Innovation
Collaboration with employers, educational institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, funders, and community organizations.
Curtis Simmons — Co-Founder & President
Curtis Simmons is Co-Founder and President of the Simmons Impact Foundation, where he helps guide the organization’s strategic direction, community partnerships, and commitment to expanding economic opportunity. He brings leadership experience from public service, business, and community engagement, with a focus on practical solutions that strengthen families, workforce access, and long-term mobility.
Dr. Sabrina C. Simmons — Co-Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Sabrina C. Simmons is Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Simmons Impact Foundation, leading the organization’s programs, partnerships, fundraising strategy, and impact initiatives. An experienced executive in higher education, workforce development, organizational leadership, and AI strategy, she is committed to designing scalable programs that expand access to education, career advancement, digital readiness, and economic mobility.