2025 Changemaker

Families Anchored in Total Harmony (FAITH) CDC

Marbleseed is honored to recognize Families Anchored in Total Harmony (FAITH) CDC as the 2025 Marbleseed Changemakers of the Year. Based in Gary, Ind., FAITH CDC is an organization dedicated to uplifting communities through initiatives in food justice, social justice, environmental sustainability, economic development, and health equity. The organization aims to elevate marginalized voices and build a resilient, inclusive community where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources. The Changemaker recognition is presented to FAITH CDC for their impactful food and environmental justice work in northwest Indiana.

FAITH CDC CEO & President, Curtis Whitaker, shares his thoughts on receiving the recognition:

The bible says, “faith without works is dead.” Our justice work is deeply rooted and grounded. It grows from the work we believe our faith calls us to. Therefore, we are growing where we have been planted, and we are doing our small part to help make our community a better place.

This recognition means that there is still hope. It means that our labor is not in vain. It means that we are on the right track and that no matter how hard it gets, we cannot quit or throw in the towel. This recognition is an additional gust of wind beneath our wings that gives us that boost to soar even higher and go even further. Each day we are amazed at what you can achieve if you say yes to the God-given plan, purpose, and passion that fills your soul. This recognition inspires us to keep fighting for justice and to continue to show those who feel they have no voice or no support what can happen if they stay committed to the plan.

Remain Committed to the Plan, Remain Cemented in the Purpose, Remain Charged with Passion

Recipients of the Marbleseed Changemakers Award

The Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition (2024)

Marcia L. Eiynck of Beargrease Botanicals (2023)

Urban Growers Collective (2022)

Hannah Breckbill of Humble Hands Harvest (2021)

Steve Acheson of Peacefully Organic Produce, Veterans for Compassionate Care, S.C. Hemp Producers Co-op (2020)

Loretta Livingston and Joy Schelble of Bad River Food Sovereignty Program (2020)

Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin of Regenerative Ag Alliance (2020)