About Us

Being a former law enforcement officer, Dr. Kareem Puranda recognized a dire necessity for mental health services in the communities he served.  In 2012, he founded Achieving Success On Purpose, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to help underserved communities in the Charlotte, NC area.  Under his leadership, ASOP developed a dedicated team of volunteers and staff members who help provide various services throughout the community. Through great partnerships with local organizations & businesses, ASOP has provided free chess lessons at local libraries and rec centers, conducted Back to School bookbag drives, food drives and participated in feed the homeless initiatives.  In 2019, ASOP began operating year-round, offering life skill classes, parenting workshops, evidence-based curriculum, and counseling services to at-risk youth, youth involved in the juvenile justice system, and young adults with first-time offenses.  Achieving Success on Purpose is not just a title or motto. It is a way of life that begins with the renewal of your mind. Adversities can be unpredictable. But how you get through them is what builds character. Hardships can produce resiliency and wisdom. Develop the courage to tackle any challenge and be encouraged to achieve success on purpose!