The Black Rose Foundation For Children, Inc. | Changing The World...One Child At A Time

RESOURCES, LINKS & PARTNERS

The Black Rose Foundation for Children is in partnership with many organizations and agencies. Please feel free to connect with them.

Janice Johnson, Ph.D.
Strategic Services & Research Solutions
"Using Research to Create Community Solutions"
272 St. Cloud Avenue
West Orange, NJ

07052, (917) 273-9195
Email: ssrs.jjd@gmail.com

*Memphis City Schools CONNECT Mentoring Program
Training and support provided for placement in several Memphis City Schools. One-on-one mentoring during schools hours, 1 hour per week
Contact: Nellie Powell
Phone: 901-416-5700
Email: powellnellie@mcsk12.net

FedEx African American Network
Willie Brooks
Phone: (901) 434-6260
Email: wfbrooks@fedex.com

G.A.N.G., Inc.
Gospel At New Generation
Minister Joe "Uncle Joe" Hunter
255 St. Elmo Street
North Frayser Community Center
Phone: (901) 628-2262
Email: unclejoegang@yahoo.com

*Project AWARE
A project of Families of Incarcerated Individuals, Inc., this mentoring program serves society’s most forgotten victims, children of incarcerated parents. One-on-one mentoring at program location as well as off-site activities.
Contact: Marquetta Moore
Phone: 901-726-6191
Email: mmoore@familiesofincarcerated.org

*Youth Villages
One-on-one mentoring for children residing at Youth Villages campus. On-site activities as well as trips off campus.
Contact: Tangina Sanders
Phone: 901-252-7706
Website: www.youthvillages.org
Email: tangina.sanders@youthvillages.org

Urban Youth Initiative
Several mentoring programs for youth managed by this Christian-based organization, serving children in the most challenging life circumstances.
Contact: Jeanette McKinley
Phone: 901-729-3988
Website: www.uyimemphis.org
Email: jeanette@uyimemphis.org

*MIFA Teen Job Services
Career-oriented program to support teens preparing for employment. Mentors help with resume preparation, career exploration, and interview techniques.
Contact: Harry Cash
Phone: 901-529-4509
Email: harrytcash@yahoo.com

Memphis Athletic Ministries
Christian-based organization promoting positive youth development through a variety of sports activities. Opportunities for coaching athletic activities at several locations throughout Memphis.
Contact: Gib Vestal
Phone: 901-744-6261
Website: www.mamsports.org
Email: GibVestal@mamsports.org

*Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis
One-on-one and group mentoring after school hours at several Boys and Girls Club locations in Memphis.
Contact: Tandra Shipp
Phone: 278-2947, ext. 109
Website: www.bgcm.org
Email: tandra@bgcm.org

*U.S. Dream Academy, Inc.
One-on-one mentoring and academic support for children of incarcerated parents with Memphis branch of nationally-acclaimed program. Mentoring takes place at three community center locations.
Contact: Vanessa Peterson
Phone: 901-380-9610
Website: www.usdreamacademy.org
Email: vpeterson@usdreamacademy.org

Exchange Club Family Center
Mentoring for adolescent boys and girls enrolled in the life skills development program to promote communication, coping, decision-making, and goal-setting skills.
Contact: Rebekah Ray
Phone: 276-2200, x134
Website: www.exchangeclub.net
Email: Rebekah.Ray@exchangeclub.net

National CARES Mentoring Movement
www.caresmentoring.org

Center For The Advancement of Youth Development
www.advancingyouth.org

Ujima Family Wellness Center
www.ujimafamilywellnesscenter.org

Memphis Fire Department
www.memphisfire.net

Womens Foundation For Greater Memphis
www.wfgm.org

SMA Citizens' Center
www.smaweb.org

Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Foundation
www.grizzliesfoundation.org

Children's Defense Fund
www.childrensdefense.org

The Mentoring Center
www.mentor.org