About Us
Estd. 2015
We recognize the challenges communities face when there are low-performing schools, high rates of crime, and lack of post-secondary education. Using an asset-based approach to services we have shaped our programs to meet the unique needs of the Alton Park Community.
OUR MISSION
Since 2015, The Net Resource Foundation has cast its net out into the community of South Chattanooga, seeking to revitalize and restore the people of Alton Park through food security, child care, youth mentorship, community programming, and civic engagement.
We strongly believe that by being an active part of the community and assessing the needs from within, we can better serve our citizens and deliver high-quality programs customized to impact our neighborhood.
Since our initial outreach in 2015, we have successfully impacted families through our after-school, summer youth, community feeding, and civic engager programs. Join us today in becoming a catalyst for change in our community.
Why The Net?
The name “NET” has a Biblical foundation (Matthew 13:47). The idea comes from the indiscriminate nature of fishing with a dragNET.
When fishing with this kind of NET that drags the bottom of the sea, one does not only catch fish but also the other “stuff” at the bottom of the sea.
At The Net Resource Foundation we understand the complexities’ of certain contexts and the “stuff” that comes with it. Therefore, we attempt to address the whole person with their unique challenges in mind.
Executive Director Raquetta Dotley
Raquetta Dotley is the Executive Director of Net Resource Foundation and a longtime community leader dedicated to revitalizing South Chattanooga through service, collaboration, and strategic development. She leads the organization’s efforts to expand food security, youth development, and economic opportunity, including the development of Cocoa Cafe as a community hub. With a deep commitment to equity and neighborhood transformation, she works alongside partners and residents to build sustainable, community-driven solutions.
Our Board
Our Board of Directors is deeply committed to advancing the mission of Net Resource Foundation through thoughtful leadership, accountability, and service to the South Chattanooga community. They bring a diverse range of professional expertise and lived experience, united by a shared dedication to strengthening families, expanding opportunity, and driving sustainable community impact. Through active engagement and stewardship, the board helps ensure the organization remains mission-focused and community-centered.
Our Board Members
● Captain Damien Vinson, board vice chair
● Natasha Lewis, board treasurer
● Pamela Sammons, board secretary
● Carol Johnson, board parliamentarian
● Rudolph Foster, member
● Reverend George W. Maize, V, member
Contact
(423) 401-0503
raquetta@thenetesourcefoundation.org
PO Box 2026, Chattanooga, TN 37409