Meet Demeitrice

Demeitrice Collins is a dynamic entrepreneur, author, Realtor, and Insurance Specialist with a career rooted in real estate and finance. Collins quickly recognized that many of his clients struggled not from lack of income, but from limited financial literacy. This realization shaped his professional mission to educate, empower, and build generational wealth through knowledge.
Collins is also a published author whose Sally Saver book series has become an instructional resource in public schools. His titles, Sally Saver and the Treasures in Time (2018) and Sally Saver and the Egyptian Credit Caper (2019), are used in Clayton and DeKalb County schools to teach foundational financial concepts to youth.

A Life of Service 

In 2009, Collins founded The Literacy for Youth Foundation, dedicated to empowering youth with financial literacy skills from elementary school through college. In 2016, he established the Cathy Collins House of Hope, honoring his mother and providing vital services to individuals experiencing homelessness and those in transitional housing across Georgia and Kentucky. Through education, financial empowerment, and community partnerships, Collins’ work has earned recognition at the local, state, and national levels, including honors from civic leaders and the White House.

Faith and Family

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At the core of Demeitrice Collins’ life and leadership is his faith and family. His service-driven work is deeply influenced by values instilled through family, community, and spiritual grounding. Naming the Cathy Collins House of Hope after his mother reflects his belief in honoring legacy, compassion, and service to others. Collins remains committed to uplifting families, strengthening communities, and leaving a lasting impact rooted in purpose, faith, and love.

Awards & Recognitions

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• Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award (2022) – signed by President Joe Biden
  
  

• Georgia Minority Business Award (2024)
  
  

• Georgia Minority Business of the Year Award – Cathy Collins House of Hope (2024)
  
  

• Clayton County Board of Education Outstanding Service Award (2023)
  
  

• Clayton County Board of Education Outstanding Service Award (2024)
  
  

• City of Forest Park Proclamation (2023)
  
  

• Non-Profit of the Year – RICE Awards (2019) – Literacy for Youth Foundation
  
  

• Non-Profit of the Year Nominee – RICE Awards (2020) – Cathy Collins House of Hope