Our Mission
The Ida Mae Family Foundation's mission is to address the needs of the community by offering programs and philanthropic activities that will enhance the quality of life by creating opportunities for lifelong learning, personal growth and development, and preservation of the community culture. The Ida Mae Family Foundation creates programs, events and services specifically for areas in the surrounding communities of Castalia Heights in Memphis, Tennessee and the Auburn Gresham and Washington Heights communities in Chicago, Illinois.
Dolph Day November 2022
Our Goals
In carrying out the mission of the Ida Mae Family Foundation, the organization shall seek to accomplish the following goals:
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Provide charitable contributions in support of the community and its residents.
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Offer educational and self-awareness forums to aid in the personal growth and development of neighborhood youth and young adults.
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Support activities that help to retain community culture and improve community relations.
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Provide educational and social programs that aid in the benefit of senior citizens
Board of Directors
"DaDa"
Duana Hamilton
Secretary
"Fubu"
"Cali"
Carlisa Brown, MSN, RN
President/Board Chairperson
"Son"
Mareno Myers
Vice President
Mareno Myers, Jr., AA
Board Member
"Big Ced"
"Baby D"
Erica Thornton, BSc
Treasurer
"TJ"
Timothy Thornton, BA
Board Member
Cedric Bryson, BA
Board Member
Founded by Offspring and Descendants of Ida Mae
