The Foundation continues to pursue the vision of its founders, DyAnne Horner Little and Willa Rawls Dumas in the spirit of dedication, hard work and a quest for excellence.
Throughout its 33 years of existence, the Foundation has provided over $230,000.00 in funds for scholarships, initiatives and programs, which include:
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Funded programming and initiatives for the Old Dominion (VA) Chapter, The Links Incorporated.
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Sponsored book signings with authors: Patricia Russell- McCloud, Connie Briscoe, Bebe Moore Campbell, Yolanda Jo, Valerie Wilson Wesley, Walter Mosley and Alice Randall.
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Co-sponsored the 2016 Harlem Fine Arts Show – Washington, DC.
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Funded mentoring programs for elementary, middle, and high school students in Prince William County.
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Contributed to the National Blanket of Hope Initiative.
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Sponsored Health Fairs and a Health Summit for the greater Prince William Community.
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Contributed to Loretta’s Home of Agape, Inc., and to the Christian Relief Services.
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Served as one of the sponsors of the Family Forum: It’s Your Life; It’s Your Choice.
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Sponsored / chaperoned elementary, middle and high school students to the National Book Festival.
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Purchased pigs and goats for the malnourished in Haiti.
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Contributed gifts/ food baskets/ gift certificates to families at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Co-sponsored a Cyber Bullying Workshop for the Hylton Boys and Girls Club.
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Sponsored Domestic Violence Prevention Program for Abused Women and Battered Children.
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Provided school materials and financial contributions to Haiti and countries in Africa.
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Co-sponsored the Inter Agency Annual Youth Summits with other community groups.
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Sponsored Annual Awards Night Programs to recognize community leaders who supported our programs.
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Sponsored luncheon/fashion shows for the Prince William County Senior Citizens Program.
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Sponsored “Spotlight on Youth” programs featuring talented local youth.
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Funded “Santa” parties with Marine Toys For Tots Program at Christmas for families supported by Section VIII Housing.
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Sponsored theatre parties for “Three Sistahs” and “Crowns.”
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Funded the Black Dolls to Africa Project.
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Funded entertainment and presented gifts made by mentees to senior citizens at the Annaburg Manor Home.
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Co-sponsored Youth Summit “The State of Black America” with Library of Congress and National Visionary Leadership Project.