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Cornbread Hustle Founder and CEO Cheri Norris. [Photo courtesy of Cornbread Hustle]
Dallas’ Cornbread Hustle Acquired by North Carolina’s Faith-Based TruRecruiting
by Sandra Engelland | Jun 24, 2026
“From day one," Cornbread Hustle Founder and CEO Cheri Norris said, "Cornbread Hustle was built on the belief that a person's worst mistake should not define the rest of their life." The acquisition combines two purpose-driven organizations with a shared commitment to helping people overcome barriers to employment—including criminal records—so they can develop sustainable careers.
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