Our Story

Effelina Jones have always known that her calling in life was to make a difference in the world. She had dedicated her career to serving her community as a Correctional Lieutenant in the Michigan Department of Correction for 24 years. But as she approached retirement, she knew she wanted to do something even more meaningful. So, Effelina founded Simply Cabaris, a charitable non-profit that runs an afterschool and summer program for low-income children in her community. Born and raised in Delray Michigan, she have seen firsthand the struggles that many of these children faced, and she was determined to provide them with the support and resources they needed to succeed. Effelina is the perfect fit for this work. She spent her career working with people from all walks of life, developing the communication and leadership skills needed to run an organization. She is also deeply compassionate and have a natural ability to connect with children and understand their needs. Simply Cabaris quickly became a beacon of hope in the community.  Despite the challenges that came with running a non-profit, Effelina remained steadfast in her commitment to the people she serves. She tirelessly fundraised and seeks out community partnerships to ensure that Simply Cabaris has the resources it needs to thrive. Simply Cabaris continues to grow and evolve. Effelina watches with pride as the children in her mentoring program flourishes, graduating from high school and pursuing their dreams. She knows that she is making a difference in their lives, and that is all the reward she needs. As Effelina looked back on her life, she knows that founding Simply Cabaris was the best decision she has ever made. It has given her a sense of purpose and fulfillment that she has never experienced before. She is grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in the world, one person at a time. Since 2013, we’ve been supporting our community members in a variety of ways and measuring our success not by monetary size, but by more qualitative measurements such as the scale and effectiveness of our efforts. Just imagine what we can achieve together!