Turning Personal Experience Into Community Support
Lavon Davis
Founder & President/CEO
Lavon Davis founded Love-On Life Foundation, Inc. in March 2023 to help individuals and families affected by mental-health challenges and substance abuse.
Lavon’s personal experiences played an important role in creating the organization.
After struggling with his own mental-health challenges, which eventually contributed to substance abuse and incarceration, Lavon witnessed firsthand how many incarcerated individuals were also dealing with mental-health problems.
He saw how untreated mental-health and substance-abuse issues could contribute to
incarceration, particularly within low-income and underserved communities.
Lavon’s personal experiences played an important role in creating the organization.
After struggling with his own mental-health challenges, which eventually contributed to substance abuse and incarceration, Lavon witnessed firsthand how many incarcerated individuals were also dealing with mental-health problems.
He saw how untreated mental-health and substance-abuse issues could contribute to
incarceration, particularly within low-income and underserved communities.
How Love-On Life Began
During his incarceration, Lavon met Michael Williams, professionally known as hip-hop artist Sheff G. Michael’s family experiences with mental-health challenges gave him a personal connection to the mission.
Michael later contributed more than $100,000 toward building Love-On Life and became a co-founder.
In 2024, Love-On Life became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. By that time, approximately $250,000 had been invested in mental-health and substance-abuse awareness and community initiatives.
Much of this early work was accomplished without outside donations or grants, through the commitment of the founders and board members.
Putting the Mission Into Action
Under Lavon’s leadership, Love-On Life has participated in community initiatives that bring awareness and practical support to individuals and families.
These activities have included:
Wellness days and workshops
Mental-health awareness initiatives
Substance-abuse awareness initiatives
Toy drives
Back-to-school events
Community outreach
The organization’s work supports individuals approximately ages 5–50, with programs being developed around the needs of children, teens, young adults, adults, and families
Lavon has also expanded the Love-On Life mission through platforms that share information, encourage conversations, and help people discover resources.
Love-On Life Podcast
Conversations that extend the foundation’s mission of awareness, support, and community connection.
Visit: loveonlifepodcast.org
Love-On Life Blog
Another way to share the Love-On Life message and keep the community connected.
Visit: loveonlife.blog
Love-On Life App
A platform being developed to connect people with organizations, services, and community resources.
Help Carry the Mission Forward
Lavon invites individuals, businesses, donors, and community organizations to help Love-On Life expand its work and reach more people.
Through partnerships and community support, the foundation aims to make education, mentorship, and resources more accessible to those who need them.
Mental-health and substance-abuse challenges can affect anyone. At the heart of Lavon’s mission is a simple message:
You are not alone.
There Is Power
in Community.
Every program, event and connection starts with people choosing to show up for one another. Find a program, or help us bring more of them to life.