Co-founded by Jelise Roberts and LaDonna Knabbs from Toledo, Ohio, One Me to Be emerged from a shared concern for the well-being of youth. Observing our communities, we were driven by the deep-rooted, recurring questions. "Why?" Why were basic needs like food, housing, utilities, and clothing not being met in our communities? “How?” How can we be part of the solution and not the problem? From these questions was birthed a passion and burning desire to be part of the solution and to craft a cutting-edge program centered on Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

Founded by Jelise Roberts and LaDonna Knabbs, both hailing from Toledo, Ohio, One Me to Be emerged from a shared commitment to the welfare of youth. As we observed our communities, we were compelled by persistent and profound questions: "Why?" Why were fundamental needs such as food, housing, utilities, and clothing going unmet in our communities? "How?" How could we actively contribute to the solution rather than perpetuate the problem? These questions ignited a fervent passion and an ardent desire to not only be part of the solution but to create an innovative program centered on Social Emotional Learning (SEL).