Building Pathways to Stability, Independence & Opportunity
We believe everyone deserves access to the tools, resources, guidance, and opportunities needed to create a better future — for themselves, their families, and their communities.
“Real change happens when people are equipped, respected, and connected to what they need to move forward.”
Meet the Founder
Kelly Essie
Founder & CEO, A Better Living Solution
Kelly Essie brings more than 20 years of lived and professional experience in community support, housing navigation, peer support, workforce-related services, and community engagement.
Kelly founded A Better Living Solution to create practical pathways for individuals and organizations navigating barriers to stability, independence, and opportunity.
Her approach combines professional knowledge, lived experience, and community relationships to deliver programs and partnerships that meet people where they are — and help them move forward.
Her credentials include:
- Certified Peer Support Specialist
- Certified Life Coach
- Wellness Coach
- MRT Domestic Violence Facilitator
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
About A Better Living Solution
Building Pathways. Closing Gaps. Creating Opportunity. A Better Living Solution is a community solutions company that partners with organizations serving underserved communities to address service gaps through practical programs, workshops, facilitation, supportive services, and community resource connections. Founded by Kelly Essie, A Better Living Solution was created from a belief that people and communities often have the potential to move forward—but may need the right resources, guidance, connections, and opportunities to get there. We work alongside nonprofits, schools, government agencies, housing providers, faith-based organizations, and community organizations to develop solutions that meet people where they are and help them move toward greater stability, independence, and opportunity.
Real transformation happens when communities are equipped, respected, and heard.
Our Mission
A Better Living Solution helps organizations that serve underserved communities close service gaps by providing programs, workshops, facilitation, and supportive services tailored to the needs of the populations they serve.
Our Approach & Values
Empowerment
Equipping individuals with knowledge, skills, confidence, and resources to move forward.
Practical Solutions
Creating realistic, actionable pathways that address real-world barriers.
Community Partnership
Working alongside organizations and community partners to expand resources and strengthen impact.
Opportunity
Connecting people to education, resources, transportation, workforce opportunities, and other pathways that support independence.
WHY ORGANIZATIONS PARTNER WITH US
We help organizations: -Develop and strengthen programs -Facilitate workshops and education -Connect participants to community resources -Address transportation and housing barriers -Build partnerships and referral networks -Expand their capacity to serve underserved populations
Let's Build Better Pathways Together
Whether you are an individual seeking support, an organization looking for a trusted partner, or a housing provider ready to strengthen your programs — we are here. Together, we can build pathways to a better living.