Our Case Manager

Jerry Plummer

Born in St. Louis, MO, and raised in Chicago, IL. At just 10 years old, I began working alongside my father on a newspaper route, a partnership that spanned over two decades. As we made our way through the West Side and South Side of Chicago, I witnessed the raw realities of urban life—horrific, daunting, and heartbreaking events that would shape my perspective on life.

Despite the strong foundation my father built to protect me from such hardship, I found myself caught in a cycle of bad decisions. This snowball effect led me down a destructive path, one that mirrored the very problems my father had tried to shield me from. For years, I lived within a norm constructed by negative influences, ultimately becoming part of the tragic pipeline to prison. It’s a journey I wouldn’t wish on anyone.

However, it was through these experiences that I discovered my calling. I felt a profound obligation to break the cycle and make a meaningful impact on the lives of others, especially men who are trapped by the same pride and self-imposed barriers that once stood in my way. That is why I am passionate about my work at Time To Evolve Coalition(T-TEC).

At T-TEC, our team, made up of individuals with firsthand experience, are committed to building confidence and dismantling the destructive pride that holds men back from growth. Unlike others who speak from statistics, the T-TEC team understands the struggles and challenges because we’ve lived through them.

“We’re here to do the work in our community—for OUR COMMUNITY.” “But we need your help. We need you to make time to assist us in creating a lasting change.”