Latecie Gilghrest is the visionary Founder and CEO of Gold Chains and Silver Bracelets Inc., a youth-centered organization created from lived experience, unwavering purpose, and a mother’s unbreakable love. Her journey is not one of theory but of truth — a truth shaped by fighting for her son, navigating broken systems, and refusing to let pain have the final say.

 

After years spent trying to get her son the help he desperately needed, Latecie faced judgment, closed doors, and systems that pointed fingers instead of offering support. As she watched her son drift into the streets and eventually serve two prison sentences, she carried the weight of every unanswered plea for help. Instead of becoming bitter, she chose to build something better — for her son, for herself, and for every family facing the same silent battles.

 

Gold Chains and Silver Bracelets was her response to the lack of resources, compassion, and early intervention available to struggling youth and overwhelmed caregivers. Today, she leads with empathy, accountability, and the deep understanding that behind every child is a family fighting a war most people never see.

 

Latecie is not just a founder; she is a bridge, a lifeline, and a voice for families who need someone to stand in the gap. Through her leadership, the organization offers youth mentorship, character development, community education, and powerful support systems for parents and guardians. Her work ensures that no child is abandoned to their circumstances and no parent is left to fight alone.

 

Her story is her strength.

Her purpose is her fuel.

Her mission is her ministry.

And through Gold Chains and Silver Bracelets Inc., she is rewriting the narrative for the next generation.