Visions of Change Foundation is rooted in service, strengthened by community, and committed to helping people recognize challenges, connect with support, and move forward with hope and opportunity.
Our Vision
A community where every person knows the signs, knows where to turn, and has the support and opportunity to thrive.
Our Mission
At Visions of Change Foundation, our mission is to strengthen the mental well being of Augusta residents and the surrounding community through education, training, and community partnership. We are dedicated to fostering resilience, expanding access to mental health support and resources, and promoting holistic approaches to mental wellness. Through education, support, and advocacy, we strive to create a community where every individual can thrive emotionally, mentally, and socially.
LEADERSHIP
Shelley Parker Mack, LPN
Founder and President
Shelley Parker Mack, LPN, is a respected community leader, entrepreneur, healthcare professional, and lifelong advocate for individuals and families throughout the Central Savannah River Area.
For more than two decades, Mrs. Mack has devoted her professional life to creating safe, supportive, and compassionate environments for people who need care, opportunity, and a stronger sense of community. Her work began with the development of personal care homes throughout the Central Savannah River Area, where she built a reputation for hands on leadership, compassion, and a deep commitment to treating people with dignity.
In 2008, she founded Macksimum Alliance Home Care Service, expanding her work in community based care and support. In January 2013, Mrs. Mack continued that commitment alongside her son, Melvin Parker, III, through Mack Lander, LLC. The organization includes Lizzy's Adult Community Service Center and Macksimum Alliance Home Care Service and has provided community and residential services for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.
Across every chapter of her career, Mrs. Mack has remained deeply connected to the people and families she serves. Her leadership is grounded in service, compassion, consistency, and the belief that every person deserves to be seen, respected, supported, and given meaningful opportunities to thrive.
Her entrepreneurial work has always been closely tied to community impact. Whether developing programs, supporting families, creating care environments, or helping individuals navigate difficult seasons, Mrs. Mack has built a reputation for showing up, following through, and leading with both heart and responsibility.
She has also been a steady champion for educational opportunity and the next generation. Through scholarships and community focused initiatives, she has helped young people see possibilities for their future and pursue opportunities that strengthen confidence, independence, and long term well being.
Visions of Change Foundation brings these commitments together in a new way. Through mental wellness education, community partnerships, resilience building, scholarships, and practical pathways to support, Mrs. Mack is extending a lifetime of service into a broader vision for Augusta and the surrounding community.
Her goal is not simply to raise awareness, but to help create communities where people know the signs, know where to turn, and have the support and opportunity to move forward.
Mrs. Mack's leadership reflects a simple but powerful commitment: serve people with compassion, strengthen families, create opportunity, and help build healthier communities for generations to come.
Why Visions Exists
Visions of Change Foundation exists to close the gap between struggling and getting support. We equip students, families, educators, and neighbors to recognize when someone is hurting, respond with care, and connect to the right help. Then we invest in the resilience, leadership, and opportunity that help people move forward.
Our Approach
Recognize. Understand. Connect. Thrive.
Every program we offer follows the same path. We help people recognize the signs of mental and emotional distress. We help them understand what those signs mean and how to respond. We help them connect with trusted support in the community. And we help them thrive through resilience, leadership, and opportunity.
Recognize
Notice the signs of mental and emotional distress.
Understand
Understand what those signs mean and how to respond with care.
Connect
Find trusted support and resources in the community.
Thrive
Build resilience, leadership, and opportunity for what comes next.
What We Are and What We Are Not
We Are
Educators and trainers
A trusted bridge to community resources
Partners to schools, families, and organizations
We Are Not
A clinic or treatment provider
An emergency or crisis service
A replacement for counselors, doctors, or therapists
When someone needs clinical care, we help them find it. When someone is in crisis, we point them to 988 and emergency services right away.
Our Commitments
Mental Wellness
Practical education that helps people recognize concerns early and respond with care.
Youth and Adults
Programs designed for every stage of life, from middle school to adulthood.
Education and Opportunity
Leadership, mentoring, and scholarships that open doors.
Community Partnership
We work alongside schools, faith communities, providers, and local organizations.
LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountable to Our Community
Visions of Change Foundation is committed to responsible leadership, transparent stewardship, and programs that serve the best interests of the people and communities we support.
WORK WITH US
Let's Build This Together
Whether you lead a school, a congregation, a business, or a community organization, there is a place for you in this work.
