We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Martesha Haynes-Lagard a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Martesha thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Crazy stuff happening is almost as certain as death and taxes – it’s technically “unexpected” but something unexpected happening is to be expected and so can you share a crazy story with our readers?

Well for me it’s when a person reaches out in the community that’s in need of assistance with food or hygiene supplies, we give it to them as they come back each week to find out that they’re selling our products to other people. Knowing that I couldn’t do anything about it, because once we give it out there is really nothing we can do. I felt so angry inside but I had to let them know that we don’t give out things for them to be sold, we give out things to help the people that are experiencing hardship and going through a tough time at the moment, so, yes, I was definitely kind of upset about that happening.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your background and context?

“TEXAS SIZE IMPACT”- Martesha Haynes-Lagard ” An Employee in the Aldine Independent School District, a Austin, Texas native Martesha Haynes-Lagard also is the CEO/founder of the Houston-based Social Good In Action Incorporated.

A 501c3 Non-profit organization that was established in 2009, Social Good In Action, Inc (or SGIA) is an up-and-coming community-based establishment in which its boast the primary vision of being dedicated to connecting with issues within the community, world and various causes that are in need to be noticed more than others. You may have seen, read, or heard her awesome stories, via television news, radio, and magazines.

Make no mistake, upon crossing paths with Martesha C. Haynes-Lagard for the very first time, amongst the lasting impressions one would grasp is that she undoubtedly is a woman with a vision.

A notable vision.

An exceptional vision.

A life-enhancing, extraordinary vision, one that, given her immeasurable track record as an educational professional, figures to change lives.

One person at a time, regardless of their race, creed, or color.

In 2017, Haynes birthed “A Vision Into Reality” Empowering women from all walks of life to participate in a mass photo shoot across all sectors is essential to build stronger economies, achieve internationally agreed goals for development and sustainability, and improve the quality of life for women, men, families, and communities. She honors our Congressional leaders, Judges, Police officers, Pastors, organizations, artists, Chefs, community activists, filmmakers, writers, women, and brands who inspire women to be inspired. Haynes continues building the world that she wishes to see, one piece at a time. Her vision has continued to grow each year with the addition of adding men to her program. The more of us who participate, the greater the impact.

“People and children in this world go through a lot, and sometimes they need a little encouragement or inspiration to keep pushing forward,” Haynes said with such motivation and optimism.

That, after all, is no secret.

We look forward to bringing you into our circle of avid supporters. Together we can give men, women, and children in our community a fresh start. Thanks in advance and may God bless and keep you.

We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?

How I built my audience on social media was creating events in the City Of Houston hosted by my nonprofit organizations Social Good In Action, Inc. My mission was being able to aid children and families, assist in community outreach, aid in disaster relief, and to empower Men & Women through economic and educational resources. During many events I captured many pictures to show our donors how we used the funds to support the people in our community.

Our vision is being dedicated to connecting with issues in the community, world and causes that are in need to be noticed more than others. (SGIA) is geared toward helping out children with disabilities mainly Autism as well as their families. We conduct fashion shows, community disaster relief, concerts and service events when planning fundraisers and charity benefits.

Our organization also focuses on helping organizations and non-profit organizations raise money for community services and programs that support children affected by developmental disabilities, abused, murdered, missing children, homeless & sheltered families in need.

What are some of your accolades?

What’s been the best source of new clients for you?

The best source of new clients is keeping a compassionate, trustful relationship when they come for our services. It makes them want to come back and spread the word about how our organization assisted them and had a great experience as well as great customer service.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.socialgoodinaction.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialgoodinaction/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socialgoodinactionhtx
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/socical-good-in-action-inc-0216711b5/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/socialgoodinact
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdzL3Cy8FPbTVFDhNAE4euw

Image Credits
Martesha Haynes-Lagard founder of Social Good in Action, Inc. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Houston’s Mayor Sylvester Turner HCSO – Harris County Sheriff’s Department HPD – Houston Police Department