Sam Sylk sits down with LaToya Logan, CEO of Project LIFT, to celebrate 10 years of serving Cleveland through leadership, outreach, therapy, mentorship, and restorative justice for Black men and young men. They talk about what inspired Project LIFT, why fatherhood support and healing matter, and the power of choosing progress over “being right.” LaToya shares key moments from her personal journey, how the organization grew through persistence and community trust, and what it really means to lead through service. 

00:00 Meet LaToya Logan

01:49 Celebrating 10 Years

03:00 Why Project LIFT Began

04:42 Programs and Services

05:19 Helping Fathers Heal

07:14 Do You Wanna Be Right

09:14 Foster Care to Adoption

11:25 Detroit Hardships and Service

14:46 Finding Biological Family

21:13 Meeting Her Father

23:58 Education and Real Experience

25:30 Starting Project LIFT From Scratch

28:53 The Book That Clarified It

30:58 Client Story and System Failures

34:41 Breakthrough Grant Moment

35:18 Grant Sealed and Tears

35:37 Training Gang Leaders

36:44 COVID Hits Hard

38:21 Reimbursable Grant Reality

39:43 Family Team and Growth

41:18 Word of Mouth Wins

42:37 Rooftop Gala Details

46:18 Why Fundraising Matters

48:40 Fatherhood and Values

53:22 Servant Leadership Vision

55:39 Therapy as Prevention

01:00:15 Walk In Community Care

01:02:15 New Name New Mission

01:04:09 Closing Thanks and Links