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Our Story

The 1M Project Started with a dream

Some highlights of the 1M Project Organization include:

    2018– Work began under Jennifer DeBrot’s leadership.

2019– the 1M Project became a registered 501 © (3).

2020– the organization secured rental space in downtown at The Corner building.

2021– Grew City Serve program efforts from 1 neighborhood to 6.

2022– Launched volunteer training classes and adopted a new strategic plan.

2023– Began to build out the training center plan and relocated to new office space at Kingdom Life Church.

2024– Continued efforts with expanding training courses and our community partnerships.

2025– RESET YEAR

To date, the Project has hosted over 16 community outreach events, 6 annual City Serve Day events, aired 75+ podcast episodes, fed over 1500 meals to people in need, hosted 12 nights of worship events that have partnered with other faith-based organizations, and has started quarterly evangelism and discipleship courses hosted throughout the community.

 
 
 
 
 

Meet the Team

Ramon Barrera

Director of Evangelism & Outreach

Ramon (Ray), has a powerful testimony of redemption. Growing up surrounded by drugs and violence, he found himself lured to the streets. After years of heading in the wrong direction, he surrendered his life to the Lord while in prison. This is also where he discovered a love for the Word of God, which has only grown stronger over the years.

Since being released from incarceration, God has used him through a variety of ministry outlets.

Ray has the heart of a pastor, a passion for evangelism, and is a gifted speaker and Bible teacher.

Ray is married to Rachel, and together they have a blended family with seven children.

Kevin Antone

Director of Programming

Kevin is a devoted husband to his wife, Ashley, and a proud father to their son, Titus.

A graduate of the TUMI program through Prison Fellowship, Kevin has experienced firsthand the transformative power of faith, dedication, and perseverance.

His passion for cultivating both plants and purpose shines through his work as a farmer and gardener at Wagenmaker Greenhouses.

Kevin is committed to fostering hope, building community, and inspiring others to embrace their God-given potential. His journey is a testament to grace, hard work, and a heart for serving others.

BOARD of DIRECTORS

Joe Vanderstelt

CHAIR

MODERN BRIDGE - CFO

Dr. Shayla Young

VICE PRESIDENT

KCONNECT - MI STATE UNIVERSITY

Jen DeBrot

FOUNDER & SECRETARY

INDUSTRIAL ASSEMBLIES INC

Marian Chilcote

OFFICER

FREMONT SCHOOLS

CHRIS JOHNSON

OFFICER

COREWELL HEALTH

Mike John

OFFICER

TECH @ 1215 PRODUCTIONS


ORGANIZATIONAL ADVISOR

TRAVIS DEBROT

COFOUNDER

BUSINESS OWNER @ CCQL, IMS , and DEBROT INVESTMENTS