This proposal is being submitted to formally express my desire to become an active member of the Orange County Democratic Black Caucus while exploring opportunities for strategic collaboration between the Caucus and The Comeback Initiative Network (TCBIN).

I understand and respect the structure, leadership, committees, and decision-making processes already established within the organization. My intention is not to replace, interfere with, or duplicate existing efforts. My goal is to contribute, serve, and help strengthen initiatives already underway while bringing additional value through community engagement, outreach, communications, workforce development awareness, and strategic partnerships.

Marcus J. Evans is the Founder and Executive Director of The Comeback Initiative Network (TCBIN), a Central Florida-based nonprofit organization dedicated to reentry support, workforce development, leadership training, mentorship, and community engagement.

With more than two decades of lived experience overcoming significant personal adversity, M.J. Evans has transformed his journey into a lifelong mission to serve others. His work spans institutional programming, community outreach, faith-based collaboration, and direct mentorship for individuals navigating reentry and life transitions.

M.J. Evans has built meaningful partnerships with community organizations, faith-based organizations, workforce professionals, and community stakeholders throughout Central Florida — including a Community Police Forum partnership with the Central Florida Urban League. He is a growing public voice throughout the region, recognized for his authenticity, commitment, and results-driven community leadership.

I would like to respectfully discuss one of two possibilities for how I can best serve and contribute:

When available, M.J. Evans can coordinate support through his media team to assist the Caucus with professional media services at no cost to the organization:

TCBIN would remain an independent organization throughout this collaboration. This proposal does not seek to merge organizations, share governance, or blur institutional boundaries. TCBIN would serve as a collaborative community partner when missions align — bringing resources, expertise, and community connections to shared goals.

The objective is to create opportunities for collaboration that benefit the community while fully respecting the identities, leadership structures, and missions of both organizations. All collaborative activities would be conducted with mutual agreement, transparency, and shared intention.