About Us
A Little From A Lot is dedicated to offering help and instilling hope in families facing adversity by supplying essential goods to meet their basic needs. Through generous donations, we strive to bridge the gap for struggling individuals, expressing love and compassion while alleviating the challenges faced by low-income families.
Our mission is rooted in fostering dignity and elevating hope, as we extend a helping hand to those in need. Inspired by the spirit of community and shared responsibility, our approach aligns with the biblical principle from Acts 2:44-45, where believers came together, shared everything in common, and willingly contributed to support those with needs.
Dr. Ola McLendon is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit organization A Little From A Lot. She has been happily married to Harold D. McLendon for over 40 years and they have two talented sons, Luke and Omar McLendon. Additionally, they have a caring daughter-in-law, Sadie McCray McLendon, along with four wonderful grandchildren: Henry, Rosie, Jackson, and Carter McLendon, and one gifted adoptive daughter, Riley Gray.
Ola McLendon has dedicated over 40 years to education. She is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and supporting children and young adults. Additionally, she serves as a mission leader in her church organization. Among her talents are planning and organizing events, like community picnics, and collaborating with Angel Tree Prison Ministries to provide gifts for children from incarcerated parents.