Mary J’s Reaching Out to Help the Ladies
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May 13, 2008
Miss Mary J. Blige has decided to delve into philanthropy in a way that seems very fitting for the queen of hip-hop soul. Her newest venture is a nonprofit org that will help women develop careers and work on their self confidence. The charity will dole out scholarships, grants, and programs.
She’s working with the Steve Stoute Foundation to get The Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now off the ground. The Westchester Jewish Community Services is going to open the Mary J. Blige Center for Women in YonKers, N.Y (where Blige grew into awesomeness). Don’t worry, the plan is for it to expand through New York and then nation-wide.
“…I believe every young woman, if given encouragement and a helping hand (a hand filled with resources), can reach her greatest potential,’ Blige said according to FFAWN. “It is my great hope that FFAWN will be a vehicle to help other woman reach greater heights despite their environment, despite low self esteem, despite their immediate circumstances.”
Learn more or donate at ourworld.ffawn.org
