Global CXN
Diverse community members gathered together
Who We Are

We believe people flourish through meaningful connection.

Connection to family. Connection to community. Connection to purpose. Connection to practical resources. Connection to something greater than themselves.

Global CXN exists to help create those connections.

Our Story

Born from lived experience.

Global Connections — Global CXN — was created from a desire to bring practical empowerment, family strengthening, community, education, service, and spiritually grounded wisdom together in one place.

The organization's understanding has been shaped through years of family, marriage, parenting, education, leadership, entrepreneurship, community service, mentoring, and lived experience — through successes, setbacks, restoration, and relationships.

What emerged is a conviction: people don't need to be fixed. They need to be seen, supported, equipped, and connected. And when they are, they become a source of strength for others.

Mission

Global CXN exists to strengthen individuals, families, and communities through meaningful connection, practical empowerment, transformative experiences, education, mentorship, and service. We create welcoming spaces where people can be seen, supported, equipped, and encouraged to grow in every dimension of life.

Vision

We envision connected communities where individuals and families have the relationships, wisdom, resources, confidence, and support they need to thrive — and where people who have been strengthened become a source of strength for others.

Our Foundation

Global CXN is rooted in Christian principles and the example of Jesus — love, compassion, truth, service, restoration, generosity, and the dignity of every person. Our programs welcome people wherever they may be in life or in their faith journey.

Our Values

What we stand for.

Dignity

Every person has value and deserves to be seen, heard, and treated accordingly.

Connection

Meaningful transformation happens through authentic relationships rather than isolation.

Empowerment

We seek to equip people rather than create dependency.

Wholeness

Family, purpose, relationships, emotional well-being, finances, leadership, spiritual life, and community are interconnected.

Authenticity

People should have room to show up honestly without pretending to have everything figured out.

Service

What strengthens us should ultimately help us strengthen someone else.

Stewardship

We responsibly steward people, relationships, resources, opportunities, influence, and trust.

Meet the Founders

Rooted in family. Committed to community.

Eric and Tamar Goodson founded Global CXN out of a shared conviction that people flourish through meaningful connection — and that stronger families build stronger communities. Their combined experience in family leadership, education, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and community service forms the foundation of everything Global CXN does.

Eric Goodson

Co-Founder

Eric brings years of experience in family leadership, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and community service to the work of Global CXN.

Tamar Goodson

Co-Founder

Tamar brings a deep commitment to family, education, and community empowerment that shapes the heart and culture of Global CXN.

Nonprofit Information

Accountable. Transparent. Mission-driven.

Global CXN operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are committed to responsible stewardship of every resource entrusted to us.

Legal Name

Global Connections

Public Name

Global CXN

Organization Type

501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

EIN

Available upon request

State of Incorporation

Maryland

Year Founded

2022