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A Special Message from Derrick Braziel & Billy Thomas


What a ride.

We couldn’t be more grateful for this journey of building MORTAR with Allen these past six years. It’s been a dream to go from our first class in Over-the-Rhine in 2014 to now launching sites in cities across the country. We couldn’t be prouder of the growth of our organization, and more importantly, the entrepreneurs we’ve been able to support and the community change we’ve been able to push.  

We always wanted to create an organization that would exist and grow without all of us. It is for this reason we’re excited to share our transition from the organization to continue to pursue our entrepreneurial dreams. We are looking forward to the future of MORTAR under the leadership of Allen as our Executive Director, and we plan on supporting him and the organization as employees through December 2020 and will continue as MORTAR Board Members. Here’s a press release that fully explains our transition and other exciting organizational developments.

We will continue to add to Cincinnati's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem as entrepreneurs. I’m looking forward to building my taqueria named Pata Roja Taqueria, while Billy will continue to develop community projects, such as Cincy Nice that was created to bring people together for positive change, joy, and city pride.

Before we left, we wanted to say “thank you” for all of your support for us and for MORTAR. We know that these past six years wouldn’t have been possible without you and your support. We’re as confident as ever that with you continuing to support MORTAR and our entrepreneurs, we can create a world that is more just and equitable for everyone.


With love and gratitude,

Derrick and Billy


 

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