Our Journey of Healing & Service
Founded in October 2018, our organization started a mission to invoke change while healing one another amongst the women in our community. Outreach is a major part of Sisters Healing Sisters mission through feeding the homeless population in the Hampton Roads Community, sponsoring families on such occasions as back to school and Christmas, and also creating a closet of gently used and new clothes and shoes for people in need to shop for free. In addition to outreach Sisters Healing Sisters Inc. links clients to resources and also holds free educational workshops on topics and issues that are relevant to the community. Through community partnerships, our organization has been able to impact the Hampton Roads community in a large way. Since forming Sisters Healing Sisters has fed hundreds of people in need, connected many clients to resources, sponsored a great amount of families, and helped to educate groups of learners on various subjects such as financial literacy, career readiness, mental health, and bullying. There is still work in Hampton Roads and beyond to do, Sisters Healing Sisters will continue to do our part in completing the task.
Meet The Board
Rickkita Riddick, President & Founder
President & Founder
Rickkita Riddick is a Virginia Beach native, community leader, therapist, and the President and Founder of Sisters Healing Sisters Inc. She is a wife, mother, and passionate advocate committed to empowering women and families through education, support, and access to resources.
Rickkita earned her Associate’s degree in Business Administration from Tidewater Community College in 2016 and went on to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Norfolk State University. She later earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) and currently serves the community as an MSW Supervisee in Social Work, providing mental health services and clinical supervision while continuing to grow her professional licensure.
She founded Sisters Healing Sisters Inc. in October 2018 with a vision to uplift women from all walks of life by addressing both immediate needs and long-term healing. Under her leadership, the organization has fed thousands of individuals across the Hampton Roads area, hosted numerous free educational workshops, led impactful outreach initiatives, and established a free clothing closet allowing individuals in need to shop with dignity at no cost.
Rickkita’s work is guided by a deep commitment to compassion, advocacy, and sustainability. She believes meaningful change happens through collaboration and community-driven efforts. Alongside dedicated volunteers, partners, and supporters, she has worked to create programs that promote dignity, healing, and access to resources for those in need. In recognition of this collective impact, the work has been acknowledged through honors such as ACHI Community Leader of the Year in 2019 and national recognition on the ELLEN show in October 2020.
Looking ahead, Rickkita is actively working toward expanding the mission of Sisters Healing Sisters Inc. by launching a transitional home for women and their children, designed to provide stability, healing, and pathways to independence.
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Nicole Atkins, Vice-President
I’m Nicole a mother of two and owner of “Neveah’s Touch Mobile Day Spa LLC.” My daughter Anaja is an 18-year-old honor student and future Psychologist. My son Ameer is a 16-year-old aspiring Zoologist who knows any and everything you would like to know about reptiles or any other animal for that matter. Between the two of them, they not only keep me busy and on my toes. They keep my life filled with endless joy, love and laughter.
My passion to help those in need goes back as far as I can remember. I’m the person who feels guilty for not having cash to give a homeless person that we may pass or will give them the food that I purchased for myself. I have raised my kids to have that same love and compassion for people. So it was only natural that when our President and Founder Rickkita Taylor asked me to become the Vice President of her organization I accepted the challenge.
Matthew 25:34-40 reads……..
34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
This is what I envisioned when she shared her vision. For me a vision that mimics Gods heart is a vision that I want to help come to fruition!
Courtney Ferebee, Treasurer
Courtney Ferebee, A charismatic individual and has a dedication to succeed. Courtney is a person who expects the best from herself and those around her. Average things are not of Courtney and this is the reason she produces every day. She has adventured out to do what she loves, self image advocating which speaks her passion for fashion and inner beauty. She also adventured to a YouTube channel which she expresses her fashion and life.
Her motto is “keep God first in everything you do”.
The name speaks great volume sisters healing sisters and I wanted to be apart of a organization that helps women and I have always had the desire to as well as serving the community. On the board my role is a very important role the host, it brings the energy to each event making every women that walk through the door feeling very welcomed and most importantly appreciated.
Brianna Boomer, Brand Ambassador
Brianna B, Norfolk Native, Graduated from Norfolk State University in 2019 with a degree in Psychology and Human Services. She has a passion to see people progress and change their life for the better. As a special education teacher for the city of Norfolk, life coach and event host, her goal is to help people reach their full potential through providing educational resources and consistent motivation. By doing so she has helped hundreds of people achieve success, this is one of the many reasons why She joined SHS board team to be apart of the change and help her community. She believes in the mission and wanted to help as much as she could to help women and families to reach a better future through resources , education and empowerment provided by SHS non-profit organization.
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"Live Freely, Laugh Often, Love God, Yourself and Others" -BriannaB
Kristen Terry, Secretary
Kristen Terry is a Virginia Beach native, mother, business owner, and the Secretary of Sisters Healing Sisters. She holds a nursing degree, a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management from Regent University, and an MBA in Healthcare Administration. With over a decade of experience in the healthcare industry, Kristen also owns a business specializing in tax preparation and business consulting.
Kristen joined the Sisters Healing Sisters board in January 2020 as the Volunteer Liaison, driven by her personal journey and a deep commitment to helping other women. She once stood where many women find themselves today—as a single mother facing financial hardship, uncertainty, and limited support. After filing for bankruptcy at a young age and working multiple jobs with relentless hours to make ends meet, Kristen transformed her circumstances through perseverance, education, and determination.
Having navigated those challenges without the resources now available, Kristen is passionate about ensuring other women do not have to walk that path alone. She is committed to sharing the knowledge, guidance, and encouragement she once lacked. Kristen believes Sisters Healing Sisters provides a safe, supportive space along with the tools and resources women need to rebuild, grow, and create new possibilities for their lives.
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Ebony everett, volunteer coordinator
Ebony L. Everett serves as the Volunteer Coordinator for Sister’s Healing Sister’s, Inc. and
brings more than ten years of experience in volunteer leadership, program coordination, and
community engagement. She is a Licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and
the Chief Executive Officer of EverForward Community Counseling Services, Inc., where she
provides mental health counseling and case management services to diverse populations.
Ebony earned an Associate of Applied Science in Human Services from Tidewater Community
College and a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Psychology and
Social Work from Norfolk State University. She holds multiple professional certifications that
support her expertise in behavioral health, volunteer administration, and community-based
service delivery.
In her role as Volunteer Coordinator, Ebony is responsible for the implementation of
comprehensive volunteer management practices. Her professional competencies include
volunteer job descriptions, recruitment of volunteer opportunities through social media platforms
and community outreach initiatives. She assists with interviewing prospective volunteers and
volunteer orientation sessions. Ebony ensures all volunteers are following organizational policies
and service standards.
Ebony’s commitment to Sister’s Healing Sister’s, Inc. is grounded in her belief that women must
have access to structured support systems and essential resources to effectively navigate life
challenges, interpersonal relationships, and personal development. Her leadership,
professionalism, and dedication to service continue to strengthen the organization’s mission and
its impact within the community.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Educational Workshops
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Mental Health Awareness
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Financial Literacy
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Career Readiness
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Bullying Prevention
Community Outreach
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Homeless Feedings
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Family Sponsorships
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Free Clothing & Shoe Closet
Resource Connections
Linking individuals to community services and support systems