151 Millennium - Twenty-fourth Edition SOCIAL WORK, PUBLIC SERVICE, NONPROFIT AND HUMANITIES Millennium Magazine Featured Listee FOUNDER, PRESIDENT Operation Care International Dallas, TX CO-FOUNDER Woman, Cradle of Abundance Cherry Hill, NJ SUSIE Y. JENNINGS For four decades, Dr. Elsie McKee has spent time in theological seminary classrooms, preparing the next generation of ministry leaders and teachers. However, her most significant work may be occurring outside the classroom through her nonprofit, Woman, Cradle of Abundance. This organization partners with Congolese nonprofits to empower women and children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where Dr. McKee was born. It aims to enable women to achieve safety, pursue education and gain economic independence. Her work addresses the urgent challenges they face and helps build pathways toward a more stable, self-sufficient future. Established in 2013, the nonprofit illustrates one of Dr. McKee’s guiding principles: every little step matters. When faced with overwhelming need, such as starvation, sexual abuse or natural disasters, she believes it is essential to remember that every act of help, no matter how small, is not only a victory but also a statement on what is right. Throughout a career that included big moments, such as publishing books and lecturing in seminaries around the world, Dr. McKee has remained focused on her nonprofit work. She emphasizes that large-scale change often begins with small, meaningful actions. DR. ELSIE MCKEE Susie Y. Jennings, an award-winning public speaker, nonprofit executive and registered nurse, is committed to helping impoverished children and unhoused populations in obedience to God. As founder and president of Operation Care International (OCI), a faith-based nonprofit that has grown to encompass multiple ministries throughout the Dallas Metroplex, she oversees business operations, fundraising and the advancement of global missions. OCI has provided food, clothing, and medical and legal aid to countries worldwide, benefiting 15,000 individuals annually. OCI’s annual Christmas Gift event will take place at the Dallas Convention Center in December 2026, celebrating Jesus Christ and honoring underserved and homeless populations. The event draws thousands to a central location, enabling OCI to connect guests with advocate partners on a large scale and help them break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. With approximately 2,000 volunteers representing more than 300 ministries, the annual celebration frequently accommodates up to 10,000 attendees. Ms. Jennings has spoken in 18 countries, including at the 2025 Global Leadership Summit in Dubai. Featured in hundreds of interviews and appearing in two documentaries, she aims to publish her third book soon.
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