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Ramona Fraser is the CEO & Co-Founder of Abundant Living Shelter inc. Ramona is dedicated to helping women and children who have been impacted by the trauma of domestic abuse. She is an avid spokesperson against violence and works closely with community leaders to help combat domestic abuse. 

Ramona recently retired as an Associate Property Manager and has 33 years of various experiences ensuring program compliance with NYC Housing guidelines, reviewed and certified muti -million-dollar contracts, performed on-site inspections of housing facilities, conducted administrative audits at housing developments, provided tenant advocacy and home ownership training to prospective shareholders. She used her skills to contribute to the equity of diverse, affordable housing throughout the five boroughs.

Ramona graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from SUNY Oswego and holds certifications in Urban Policy & Public Administration from Brooklyn College and New York Realty Association  of New York University.

Ramona currently serves as the Board President of her HDFC in Manhattan and her goal is to maintain safe and affordable homes for residents and future generations.

She also served as Parent Association President for 4 years in NYC public schools and is inspired daily by her four children and in her spare time, she enjoys to DJing, saltwater aquarium, animal pet care and tennis

2021:Ordained Minister 

2021:License InsuranceAgent, 

2016:Ordained Deacon

1986-2007:Retired NYC Law Enforcement 

2010-2021:Orange County Facility 

 2008-2010:2yrs President Of Parent Assoc.. At Newburgh performing arts Academy

2010-2015:LifeChangers Outreach volunteered 

2016:Head Of Rhema Family Worship Center Outreach 

Teena is a native of New York, and grew up in the Bronx. Teena has been happily married for 30 years and blessed with two adult children. She grew a passion for assisting others by watching her late parents Hugh & Jeraldean Hanks (Hanks Family Safe Haven) provide shelter & basic needs for several family members during the 1970’s. Teena’s first experience with homelessness prevention was helping a close friend by providing a safe shelter until she was able to provide for herself. Teena’s Family Safe Haven may have seemed small, but in the grand scheme of things they were helping to stomp out domestic violence and homelessness before it affected people that were in need.

Outreach has been a part of Teena’s life since she can remember. Teena has helped lead Family worship Center Church Faith outreach for six years. She led initiatives that targeted the impacts of hunger and homelessness in various areas of her community. During the pandemic she organized small group outings and handed out food, masks, safety resources and most importantly, connection to any that needed it within the community. Teena’s motto is, “treat others the way you want to be treated.” When you honor the humanity in others, you gain a level of trust, respect and reciprocity. Teena provides support to our Abundant living Shelter team as Co Founder & Executive Director, leading in organizational planning, budgeting, outreach, events, coaching, ministerial needs, and fundraising. Teena is excited to help her community live abundantly. One family and one program at a time