Non-Profit CEO Visits CTC Erie
October 21, 2019 12:00 AM
On Oct. 16, Michael Hooks visited the CTC Erie Center and spoke to the Phase One residents. Hooks is the president and CEO of Michael Making Lives Better (MMLB), a non-profit agency based in Erie.
Hooks is well recognized for "haircut day," MMLB's primary community action event. The event provides food, school supplies and haircuts to more than 1,000 inner city children. They also have a Thanksgiving dinner for underserved families and a popular 5K run. Hooks shared his inspirational story of being an underprivileged youth, receiving a substantial prison sentence and completing college. Hooks has also operated successful businesses and assisted Erie's inner-city residents.