SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In 2003 The Freda L. Thomas Scholarship fund was created providing financial assistance for women in need, and especially for single mothers, residing in battered women’s shelters. The scholarship helps pay for job training through organizations such as the Grace Institute of New York, a 100-year old educational organization that offers practical skills necessary to obtain employment, develop self-sufficiency and improve the quality of a person’s life.

Additionally, the fund offers training and resources related to job development.


PREVIOUS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

In 2005, Ms. Heavenly Gaines a single mother, who was unemployed at the time of the award, was the recipient of a $1,750.00 scholarship.
The fund helped pay for Heavenly’s sons tuition to the Brooklyn Friends School, an independently run institution for children, built on a foundation of acceptance and compassion.
In 2003 Ms. Darlene Tanner, also a single parent, was living in a battered women's shelter. After ten years of temporary work, Darlene was seeking full-time employment. I introduced Darlene to a recruiter - She interviewed, and was hired as a Teller at Citibank in New York City.
Ms. Shauna Rivers, single parent was also residing in a battered women’s shelter. Shauna was the first scholarship recipient. Shauna’s award provided her an opportunity to attend the Grace Institute. The scholarship helped pay for books and fees.

To recommend potential scholarship candidates, please contact me at the address below, or email me at fritolay830@aol.com

CALL FOR DONATIONS to the FUND

Donations are welcomed.
□ $25.00
□ $50.00
□ $100.00
□ $125.00 or more

Please make your check payable to:
Freda L. Thomas Scholarship Fund
244 Fifth Avenue, #N-214
New York, NY 10001-7604

PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU REQUIRE A RECEIPT FOR TAX PURPOSES.

THANK YOU.


Freda L. Thomas