Sylvester Ragland is the Executive Director and co-founder of Empowered Hands. Growing up in Indiana, Sylvester was deeply influenced by his grandmother, who ran a ministry called "All About Souls" at their church. This ministry served downtown communities by offering nourishment for both the body and spirit to those in need. From an early age, Sylvester worked alongside his grandmother, learning the values of compassion and service. Inspired by her legacy, he co-founded Empowered Hands with his brother at the age of 21 to carry on her mission of lifting up others in meaningful ways.
While studying at Grand Canyon University in Arizona, Sylvester became even more attuned to the needs of the homeless population around him and dedicated himself to helping however he could, from sharing essentials to ministering through his church. In addition to his role with Empowered Hands, Sylvester is the founder and CEO of Vigor & Vitality Global Fitness LLC, a personal fitness training company that reflects his commitment to overall well-being and a healthy lifestyle. Originally from Indiana, he moved to Arizona in 2020, where he continues to bring positive change to his community through both his non-profit and entrepreneurial work.
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