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Exposure Trip for Third & Fourth Grade Youth Scholars
It’s not everyday fourth-grade students are exposed to college or campus life. Thanks to the Mary S. Nellums Foundation, these youth scholars had an opportunity to view what higher education looks like at Jackson State University.
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2019 Tea Scholarship Recipients
The Mary S. Nelums Foundation hosted its 2019 annual Scholarship tea and presented scholarships to social work students. The scholarships are awarded to social work students who display the same kind of strong commitment and dedication to excellence in social work practice for which Dr. Mary S. Nelums is known.
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Dr. Aisha Nyandoro awarded the 2018 “Social Activist Award”
The Mary S. Nelums Foundation recently awarded Dr. Aisha Nyandoro with the L.C. Dorsey Social Activist Award. The award is named in the honor of Dr. L.C. Dorsey as a public act of gratitude for someone who has dedicated her life to the service of others through social activism. Nyandoro is Dr. Dorsey’s granddaughter. Presenters […]
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2018 Tea Scholarship Recipients
The Mary S. Nelums Foundation hosted its annual 2018 Scholarship tea and presented scholarships to social work students. The scholarships are awarded to social work students who display the same kind of strong commitment and dedication to excellence in social work practice for which Dr. Mary S. Nelums is known
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A DRIVING FORCE IN PROVIDING EXPOSURE & ROLE MODELS THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF VULNERABLE AND OPPRESSED CHILDREN
Along with providing scholarships to master level social work students, the Mary S. Nelum Foundation works for create community awareness and provide high visibility around the positive contributions of African-American young men. We also celebrate individuals who advocate for human right, social and economic justice. And we provide a comprehensive range of educational opportunities and exposure to competent social workers for a child in foster care who has expressed a desire to pursue a degree in social work.
BECOME A PART OF OUR MOVEMENT TO CHANGE THE WORLD
Make a tax-deductible contribution today to the Mary S. Nelums Foundation. You can make a donation online or contributions may be mailed to:
P.O. Box 12385, Jackson, Mississippi 39236.