Our Why: Mission, Vision & Legacy
The Story Behind The Name-Inspired By April Marcell Drummond
In 2011, after our family home burned down, my mother April Marcell Drummond and my younger siblings lived in shelters while she struggled to find stable housing. Her resilience and faith carried us through—and ultimately inspired the creation of the Marcell Project Housing Initiative. MPHI carries her middle name as a living tribute to perseverance and hope.
"Her strength showed me that housing isn’t just a roof—it’s stability, dignity, and opportunity."
— Farrah Manns
Founder, Marcell Project Housing Initiative