About Us
The Sanction is an effective hands-on business that strives to provide education, employment, and housing resources for youth, parents, and families. Our mission is to make them feel stable, secure, and complete when they feel anxious, depressed, and defeated.
Our Founder
Robbie Criss Sr., president & founder of The Sanction, is an inspiring Youth Director, C.E.O., music songwriter, producer, and mentor. For the last 20 years, Mr. Criss has been working diligently to motivate, reach, and teach both children and adults the fundamentals needed to change their lives and sustain growth and success. His ultimate goal is to continue to pour into our community by equipping individuals and families with the tools and knowledge needed, both naturally and spiritually. In order to stop the continuous cycle of our generations becoming products of their environment, we must invest within our own community first, so that one can become greater than.
His visionary perspective in general has earned him the opportunity to become the Founder & President of his own community outreach program, “The Sanction”. Community services such as housing opportunities, life coaching, and job skills are provided. Layered with knowledge and wisdom from his own life lessons and the desire to be more than just a Voice but better yet an example to the Youth, Men and Women alike, Mr. Criss strives to share his vision of possibilities for the future with the hundreds that he has inspired over the years and works alongside daily.
Their Stories
I was down bad! No shelter, transitioning to another job, and a lack of any other support. I turned to the men and women of this program, and not only did I find shelter, but I was able to buy my first house through this program! They really do assist people that are serious about life-sustaining solutions!
— Daraud C.
As I was referred to the program by a friend, I became hesitant because I know how the application process usually goes. This program made it easy and seamless for me to get into a place because I had nowhere else to turn.
— Rob E.
Step by step, little by little, and following the instructions of the leaders, I became a homeowner at the age of 25.
— Ray C.
I truly didn’t get involved until 2024. I pursued other career paths, but they were unfulfilling. I began driving the bus for the program and now I’m teaching in the classroom and have found part of my purpose!
— Yotiah
This program inspired me to get my GED, work ethic, driver’s license, and a job! I will never forget when they showed up for me in my darkest hour. “If” was mandatory, they reciprocated the love that was shown to me.
— Doodie
I’ve been connected to the people within this organization for over 20 years. I was a part of this program, and now my two daughters are a part of the program. It is truly a life-changing organization.
— Dontasha
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