The Alliance for Opportunity and Development (AOD) is a 501(c)(3), Christian, non-profit organization established in January 2012. Our mission is to provide education and training opportunities for low-income families that reduce poverty. That primarily means life-changing job-training scholarships for low-income adults. We have 10 graduates working in new fields such as nursing assistance, practical nursing, drafting, and welding. Our graduates' accomplishments include moving out of subsidized housing, purchasing homes and reliable transportation, and continuing their education (in some cases with employer provided tuition assistance). We're proud of our graduates and that they are all striving for more. We have three current students, one of whom will graduate in May 2017 to become a License Practical Nurse. Help us help more! We always need donations and volunteers. The AOD board funds administrative expenses so that 100% of donations from outside the board are applied to programs. Our other programs include an annual career fair that targets jobseekers without degrees and connects them with local employers, educational institutions, and nonprofits. We also send kids from low-income families to science and technology summer day-camps. In 2017, we will start "True Careers" workshops for youth, parents/guardians, and educators in the Tuskegee, AL area (conducted by AOD board member Jeff Coggin who resides in Auburn, AL). Feel free to contact me to learn more about AOD. Thank you!Gary Mathisstaff@aod-alabama.org256-541-3765www.aod-alabama.orgYour shopping can support us:Amazon: Shop at this link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/45-4064932Amazon donates 0.5% of purchases to AODKroger: Register your Community Rewards account to support us. Kroger donates 0.5% of purchases to AOD. Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com Our NPO code is: 79124

I support the procurement of national defense capabilities.

Support the procurement of national defense capabilities.

Support the acquisition of national defense capabilities. DMD L.L.C. is now Intrepid L.L.C as of December 17, 2012.

Acquisition Analyst supporting national defense programs.

Multiple contracting and acquisition assignments. Assignments in Virginia, Florida, California, Texas, The Netherlands (NATO), Ohio, Iowa (DCMA), and Afghanistan (3 deployments - 2 in Kabul, 1 in Khost). Enlisted in 1985, retired at rank of Major in 2008. Total service was just over 20 years with a break to finish my Bachelors degree in the ROTC program at University of South Florida. I highly recommend a military career for young people.