
Enlighten a Nation Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Rochester, NY that focuses on providing Black, single mothers in college a chance to win $500 scholarships to put towards any of their needs. Whether that be books, school, a new computer, food or clothes for their kids. I once was a struggling single mother in college, working, at times 2 jobs, trying to make ends meet. When my daughter was 1, I was the recipient of a scholarship from the Nurse Family Partnership. After receiving that scholarship, I told myself that I would make sure I did the same thing for other single mothers as soon as I had the chance. Now the time has come for me to help out other women and I could not be happier.
In the future, myself and the members on the Board want to open up more opportunities for applicants of the scholarship. We want to start by hosting Zoom meetings with different Black women professionals on their experience in their respective fields, and any advice they would have for women going into those fields. We have some professionals that said they would be on board and we are considering possible mentorship opportunities. Later on, we plan to hold school drives for school supplies, not only for the applicants, but their children as well. We want to help Black women get ahead so we can level the playing field and get more than just a seat at the table.
We are excited to help others and we thank you for you applying and/or donating to help women succeed.
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