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Non Profit

Non Profit & Assocations

B2B Fredericksburg Area, VA

B2B Member

Mark Brown is a seasoned executive leader with more than 25 years of experience directing complex operations across federal and state government and the nonprofit sector. A retired U.S. Marine Corps civilian leader, Mark most recently served as Deputy Director of Operations for Marine Corps Installations Command. Previously, he led the Marine Corps Installation Emergency Management Program, overseeing policy, strategic planning, organizational preparedness, and an annual budget of approximately $20 million. His leadership supported Marine Corps installations worldwide through all phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.Before joining the Marine Corps, Mark managed emergency management programs and personnel serving 33 counties in eastern North Carolina. His responsibilities included directing disaster preparedness and response operations, leading regional coordination activities, developing emergency exercises, and training first responders in the National Incident Management System and Incident Command System.Mark is also the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Zoe Freedom Center, a Christian nonprofit organization that provides addiction recovery services at no cost to participants. In this role, he leads strategic planning, operations, policy development, compliance, budgeting, facilities, technology, community partnerships, and organizational growth.Throughout his career, Mark has been recognized for principled leadership, sound stewardship, and an ability to build collaborative teams that achieve measurable, mission-focused results. His honors include the Department of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award and the Department of Defense Spirit of Service Award. He holds an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration and has completed extensive advanced training in emergency management, incident command, continuity planning, exercise development, and defense support of civil authorities.

Zoe Freedom Center

Co-Founder / President

4107 Lafayette Blvd. Suite 4

Fredericksburg

Virginia

22408

Zoe Freedom Center is a Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals find lasting freedom from addiction. Based in Fredericksburg, Virginia, we provide faith-centered addiction recovery services at no cost to participants, ensuring that financial hardship does not stand in the way of hope and healing.Our mission is grounded in the belief that every person has value, purpose, and the capacity for a transformed life. Through compassionate support, practical guidance, and meaningful community partnerships, we help individuals move toward recovery and a renewed future.At Zoe Freedom Center, we are committed to serving people with dignity, accountability, and the love of Christ. We work alongside individuals, families, churches, and community partners to strengthen lives and bring hope to those affected by addiction.

Services: 1. Education and Resource Center1.a. Peer Support1.b. Life Groups1.c. Resource Connection1.d. Certified Substance Abuse Counseling2. Outreach2.a. Mobile Harm Reduction Unit2.b. Narcan Training3. Restorative Care Home3.a. Women's Home-The Hideaway3..b. Women's Re-entry Home- The Cottage

Zoe Freedom Center’s ideal customer is an individual struggling with substance addiction who is ready to pursue recovery and is open to a Christ-centered approach. This person may lack the financial resources, support system, or access needed to obtain effective recovery services elsewhere. They are seeking a safe, compassionate, and accountable community where they can address the underlying causes of addiction, strengthen their faith, develop practical life skills, and work toward lasting freedom. Zoe Freedom Center also serves the families and communities affected by addiction by helping individuals restore relationships, rebuild stability, and discover renewed purpose.

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