After Joto created the Kentucky Congolese Catholic Association (KCCA) in Lexington, Kentucky he contacted Mary about helping people here in the United States and the Congo DR. Mary accepted and joined Joto to build the organization as the co-founder of KCCA. KCCA helps poeple suffering from things such as disease, sexual abuse, famine, war conflicts, and poverty. Many of these suffering women and children became widows and orphans in need of help. In 2019 Mary Rashidi went on a mission trip to Congo DR to start a KCCA program in Uvira. The program was designed to help those in need and to create opportunities for the people living in the Uvira community. Mary supported many orphaned kids she provided for them things such as school supplies, school fees, food, clothes, and more. Mary has visited Uvira many times afterwards starting different programs such as our Small Business Program, Farming Program and Fishing Program. In 2022 KCCA was able to build a community center to educate and train people so they can live a better life. Mary has a High School diploma, and degree in Education. She holds NICHC certification, and EU certification along with years of community leadership experience. Mary is currently living in Lexington, Kentucky with her family.