Meet Finee Taylor | CEO/Founder of EWELH

We had the good fortune of connecting with Finee Taylor and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Finee, how does your business help the community?
EWELH helps women and families stabilize and thrive.

We begin by meeting urgent needs through Right on Time (emergency groceries) and Lights On (utility relief), preventing immediate crises from overwhelming families. These supports ensure that women and their households can maintain stability during difficult moments.

From there, we help families remove barriers and strengthen their foundation. The K.P.D.L. Transportation Award makes reliable travel possible, while the Mary Ida Frances Award provides direct financial assistance in times of need. For housing, the First Class Housing Award (FCHA) subsidizes a portion of housing expenses, and the Fresh Start Award equips women moving from temporary to permanent housing with essential household goods and toiletries so they can settle into their new space with dignity. For expecting mothers, the Kids R Us Award provides essential newborn items to ensure a confident and supported start to their parenting journey.

Once urgent needs and stability are addressed, we focus on growth and empowerment. Through the Tech Keys for Success program, women gain access to technology that bridges the digital divide, while the G.S. Financial Academy builds financial literacy and skills for long-term independence. We also invest in education and career pathways with the CHANGE Medical Scholarship and the D.R.E.M. Academic Scholarship, helping women achieve the credentials that expand opportunities.

Beyond supporting women directly, we invest in the whole family and the next generation. Through the Kids First Program, children engage in educational and enrichment opportunities—including STEAM-based activities, mentorship, and personal development—that encourage creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning. And through our partnership with Solomon’s Temple, we provide the Beauty and Me Clothing Boutique, where women can access professional attire that supports confidence in the workplace and beyond.

At EWELH, we prioritize women-led households and underserved communities. By preventing short-term crises from becoming chronic hardships, we strengthen families—and the communities they anchor. Together, our programs create not just temporary relief, but a pathway to long-term stability, empowerment, and generational success.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
EWELH (Empowering Women by Extending and Lending a Helping Hand)

Who we are:
EWELH exists to help women-led households move from crisis to stability to mobility. We pair immediate relief with practical coaching and targeted awards so families can breathe, regroup, and build a plan forward—financially, academically, and emotionally.

What sets us apart:

Relief + Upward Mobility: We don’t stop at assistance—we add coaching, tools, and clear next steps. Programs like Right on Time (emergency groceries; “Because nourishment should never be delayed”) and Lights On (utility relief) stabilize families, while the G.S. Financial Academy builds budgeting, credit, and savings skills. Through the partnership with Solomon’s Temple we offer an in house Beauty and Me Clothing boutique that provides professional attire at no cost to the ladies residents that reside in the housing facility.

Barrier Removal, Not Just Advice: We remove real-life obstacles: K.P.D.L Transportation Award (reliable transit to work/school), Tech Keys for Success (devices/digital access), and targeted scholarships—CHANGE Medical Scholarship, D.R.E.M. Academic Scholarship, Mary Ida Frances Award—that unlock credentials and careers.

Dignity-centered, data-driven: We treat every woman as a partner in her progress and track outcomes like housing and food stability, credit/savings growth, credential completion, and job placement. Feedback loops shape our services.

What I’m most proud of:
I’m proud that our women feel seen. We design our programs with the women in mind to make sure we are meeting their needs. I’m also proud that our supports connect like stepping stones: a grocery grant bridges a hard month; a transportation award keeps a job; professional attire leads to securing a job, a scholarship leads to a credential; financial coaching turns short-term wins into long-term stability.

How we got here:
EWELH was born out of one of the most challenging seasons of my life. I wanted to give back and remind women that, with God’s help, they can overcome anything. He truly turns ashes into beauty—that’s what He did for me. My story is a testimony that God is real and that He will see you through any situation; He knew it was coming long before we did. EWELH is my way of paying that grace forward.

Was it easy? How we overcame challenges:
Nothing about building systems of support is easy. Early on, demand outpaced capacity. We responded by prioritizing women-led households, and building partnerships with shelters, clinics, and employers. We also standardized our intake, added simple progress dashboards, and diversified funding. Every constraint pushed us to design programs that are scalable, measurable, and meets the needs of the community we serve.

Lessons learned:
Clarity creates traction. Simple steps beat complex plans.
Dignity is non-negotiable. People move farther, faster when they feel respected, seen, and heard.
Measure what matters. We track stability and mobility—not just activity.
Partnership multiplies impact. We do more when we do it together.

What we want the world to know:
Crisis doesn’t define potential. When a woman receives timely relief, practical tools, and someone to believe with her, families stabilize—and communities grow stronger. EWELH is that bridge: immediate support today, capability for tomorrow, and a pathway to generational success.

What’s next (and what excites us):
Establishing affordable housing, Expanding Tech Keys for Success and the G.S. Financial Academy, deepening and growing our partnerships and donors, growing our scholarship and barrier-removal funds so more women can finish programs, land jobs, and build wealth.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Day 1 — Midtown classics + gardens

High Museum of Art in the morning; explore American and design collections.

Lunch: Mary Mac’s Tea Room (historic comfort food) recently reopened after renovations—great for a classic Southern meal.

Walk Piedmont Park and the Atlanta Botanical Garden

Dinner at the Hotel Clermont Rooftop.

Hotel Clermont by Oliver

Day 2 — Civil rights history & Sweet Auburn

MLK Jr. National Historical Park: birth home, Ebenezer Baptist, Historic Fire Station No. 6.

Lunch at Sweet Auburn Curb (Municipal) Market—Atlanta’s original food hall with 30+ local merchants.

National Center for Civil & Human Rights

Day 3 — Beltline + food halls + rooftop fun

Bike/walk the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail (Krog Tunnel murals → Ponce City Market).

Graze at Krog District or Ponce City Market; then head to THE ROOF / Skyline Park for mini-golf and views.

Lunch: Rooftop at Ponce City Market

Day 4 — Centennial Park attractions + music night

Morning at the Georgia Aquarium

Evening show at Tabernacle or The Eastern

Day 5 — Westside eats & makers

Explore The Works and Chattahoochee Food Works (31-vendor food hall, indoor/outdoor seating).

Dinner: Red Phone Booth

Day 6 — Old-school ATL flavors + theatre

Lunch at Busy Bee Café (James Beard America’s Classics; Bib Gourmand).

Fox Theatre tour in the afternoon; catch a show if the lineup fits.

Dinner splurge: Bacchanalia (Michelin-starred).

Day 7 — Nature reset + casual bites

Hike near the city: Sweetwater Creek, Kennesaw Mountain, or East Palisades (bamboo forest).
Axios

Lunch: BBQ feast at Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q; plant-based late-night at Slutty Vegan.

Dinner: The Beltline is perfect for hopping between neighborhoods, art, and eats.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
“I extend my deepest thanks to my parents, my children, and my extended family for their unwavering support and encouragement—continually reminding me to walk by faith, not by sight.”

Website: https://www.ewelh.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/07ewelh

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/empowering-women-by-extending-and-lending-a-helping-hand-064bb51a8

Twitter: https://x.com/@EwelhL

Facebook: https://facebook.com/07EWELH/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ewelh7

Other: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@empoweringwomen92?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Image Credits
Photographs were taken by Anthony Taylor, Dryden House Photography, www.drydenhousephotography.com