Who we are

At Good Ground Inc., we believe that every young man deserves a solid path to success and a strong future filled with purpose and opportunity.

Based in Indianapolis, our mission is to provide at-risk youth with the emotional, behavioral, and spiritual support they need to rise above challenges and build a life of resilience and leadership.

Inspired by Matthew 13:23, Mark 4:8, and Luke 8:15, we plant seeds of faith and empowerment—helping young men grow into responsible, confident, and thriving individuals who create positive change in their communities.

Founded by David Wilson, an entrepreneur and former at-risk youth himself, Good Ground Inc. is more than just a nonprofit—it’s a movement to break cycles of violence and restore hope in the next generation.

BOARD of directors

  • Board Member

    David Bride is a Marine Corps veteran and a dedicated public servant with 18 years of experience at the Department of Public Works for the City of Indianapolis. He has a strong background in labor leadership, having served as the former President of the Central Indiana AFL-CIO. Additionally, he played a key role in local politics as the former Vice Chair of the Marion County Democratic Party, advocating for workers' rights and community progress.

  • Board Member

    DeJuan Foster is an Early Childhood Technical Assistance Specialist for the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). He has earned an Education Specialist (Ed.S) in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University. In addition to the aforementioned degree, he has also earned two Master’s Degrees in Journalism and Teaching from Indiana University Bloomington and Marian University respectively.  

    Prior to joining the IDOE, DeJuan served as a special educator for seven years. In those seven years, he taught grades (K-5 and 9-12) for both district and charter schools. Teaching experiences range from inclusion to self-contained settings. He is an accomplished educator, in May 2021, DeJuan received the GSEA Teacher of Record of the Year award from Global Special Education Associates.  

    In addition to classroom experience, DeJuan has served as a math lead teacher for Dyslexia Institute of Indiana during Camp Delafield, summer enrichment. He also has experience serving as a mentor teacher. As it pertains to education, DeJuan is passionate about the IEP process, mentoring and co-teaching.  

  • Board Member

    Josue Hernandez is a highly experienced contractor with over 25 years in the construction industry. He specializes in building, remodeling, and renovating both residential and commercial properties, delivering exceptional craftsmanship and dependable service on every project. Originally from Mexico, Josue is known for his strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to customer satisfaction. He is married and a proud father of two. When he's not on the job site, Josue enjoys staying active and watching sports.

“And other fell on good ground and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.”

Mark 4:8

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