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About CPC
About Us
Sgt. Christopher A. Pugh, II was tragically killed on April 27, 2019. He was a vibrant 23-year-old with a promising future. Sgt. Pugh was stationed at Ft. Sill, OK at the time he was killed. He was hanging out at an establishment outside the Army base which was operated by active duty and retired Army personnel with his battle buddies. According to the police report, there was a shooting which started inside the establishment and ended outside. Sgt. Pugh was the ONLY fatality. The news reported that he was trying to STOP the fight. Further details show him walking away from the situation after trying to bring resolution and was fatally shot in the back. Our desire is to allow his bravery and courageous spirit to live on through impacting the lives of all men and his legacy lives on through the meaning of his name “Bearing Christ”! No suspects were apprehended, and his death is still an unsolved mystery.
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As a tribute to the life of Sgt. Pugh, it is our prayer that The Christopher A. Pugh II Center will bless EVERY ethnic group of men in the Memphis Metropolitan Area, creating a purpose and cultivating the lives of men.
Mission
Our mission is to unlock the potential of males facing systemic and economic barriers. We envision a society where every male, regardless of background, has equitable access to opportunities.
Vision
Men are essential to a healthy and vibrant society. Men who are positively engaged in the lives of their children help the entire family unit. We believe that our youth can and will grow into socially and emotionally healthy adults who can thrive and lead productive lives. The Christopher A. Pugh II Center believes in transformational programs and partnering with other organizations through education, technology, and mentoring opportunities to remind all men they MATTER!
About the Founder
J. Machelle Pugh is the CEO/owner of Milestone of TN and Transition Workforce, Inc. As an entrepreneur, she is no stranger to hard work. Having spent many years as an advocate for people with disabilities, her goal for both business modules is providing comprehensive, specialized, and individualized training for disadvantaged job seekers in securing integrated, competitive employment. Services are provided in both TN and MS. She thrives on helping others by cultivating projects that increase personal growth and community development.
In October of 2021, the Christopher A. Pugh II Center (CPC) was birthed through the pain of losing her only son. The Christopher A. Pugh, II Center for Men (CPC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering males (youth and adults) through innovative technology-focused workforce development and career preparation support services. CPC provides computer information technology training, career readiness instruction and support, wraparound case management, individualized job-based mentoring and job
placement services for men who are at risk. The CPC is committed to breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty, mental health, and incarceration; forging new pathways to economic opportunities for those who have traditionally been denied access.
Each business plays a vital role in increasing awareness, influencing change and re-empowering people in the community while bringing hope, skills, and opportunity to the people she serves. Being a firebrand, she has withstood turbulence and understands when you are flying high don’t get distracted by the storms instead focus on the PURPOSE!
