The SILK ROAD Initiative
The Silk Road Initiative is a transformative training program dedicated to preserving the history of black economics
Our Team
Our History
Our History
C21RS is composed of dedicated professionals, educators, and industry leaders committed to empowering disenfranchised individuals and small businesses. With expertise in economic development, workforce training, business strategy, and media production, our team provides hands-on mentorship, innovative solutions, and strategic guidance to
C21RS is composed of dedicated professionals, educators, and industry leaders committed to empowering disenfranchised individuals and small businesses. With expertise in economic development, workforce training, business strategy, and media production, our team provides hands-on mentorship, innovative solutions, and strategic guidance to help our communities thrive. We are led by passionate changemakers who believe in fostering equity, sustainability, and long-term economic empowerment for historically underserved populations. information!
Our History
Our History
Our History
Founded in 1970, Century Twenty-One Rehabilitation Services (C21RS) is poised to be at the forefront of economic empowerment and community development for over 50 years. Originally established to support disenfranchised individuals seeking financial independence and career advancement, C21RS has evolved into a multifaceted nonprofit organ
Founded in 1970, Century Twenty-One Rehabilitation Services (C21RS) is poised to be at the forefront of economic empowerment and community development for over 50 years. Originally established to support disenfranchised individuals seeking financial independence and career advancement, C21RS has evolved into a multifaceted nonprofit organization that bridges the gap between education, entrepreneurship, and workforce development.
Our Mission
Our History
Our Mission
C21RS is dedicated to creating pathways to economic independence through education, strategic business support, and cultural preservation. We empower individuals and businesses by providing training programs, mentorship, and resources that enhance financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness. Through community-driven init
C21RS is dedicated to creating pathways to economic independence through education, strategic business support, and cultural preservation. We empower individuals and businesses by providing training programs, mentorship, and resources that enhance financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness. Through community-driven initiatives and media-based storytelling, we ensure that historically marginalized communities have the knowledge, tools, and opportunities to thrive, grow, and build generational wealth. More than just a nonprofit, C21RS is a movement—committed to fostering economic resilience, innovation, and Black excellence.
Let's Build Together
At C21RS, we are more than a nonprofit—we are a movement committed to economic empowerment, education, and sustainability for historically marginalized communities. Through training, mentorship, and cultural storytelling, we equip individuals and small businesses with the tools to succeed and build lasting prosperity. Your donation, membership, or partnership supports our training programs. Together, we create opportunities, uplift future leaders, and preserve Black economic history. Join us, invest in the future, and help us build stronger, thriving communities—together. Donate. Join. Build.
Every dollar counts, and no contribution is too small. With your support, we can continue to make a positive impact and bring hope to those who need it most.
WE MAKE IT WORK!!
