Our mission is to equip and empower local entrepreneurs to successfully establish businesses which add value to their community. OAKS Initiative is a non-profit organization based in the Raleigh area of North Carolina. Our vision is a thriving, diverse community that works for everybody because of empowered entrepreneurs. We believe we are called by God to help people of all backgrounds seize their vision of establishing value-add businesses in our area. OAKS supports this mission through mentorship, training, and funding to transform the lives, families, and communities of these new entrepreneurs