the combined efforts of many people make a difference

My Village Foundation

Who We Are

The Clark – Gilmore- Frierson Family is a community driven family. The services provided by the Foundation is to support the family’s vision of community service. To serve and participate in bringing ‘good’ to the community in which we live.

The phrase “It takes a village” is a proverb that means many people’s help or involvement is necessary to achieve a significant goal or help someone through a challenge. It is most often used in the form “It takes a village to raise a child”, emphasizing that raising a child is not just a parent’s responsibility but a collective effort involving extended family, teachers, neighbors, friends, and the wider community

It Takes A Village Foundation offers a range of programs and services aimed at protecting children, supporting families, and building stronger communities. Their work is guided by the belief that raising a child is a shared responsibility and that community involvement is essential for well-being

Who We Support

What We Do

Family Advocacy

Helping families navigate challenges and connect with support systems that provide guidance, stability, and a path forward

Resource Coordination

Linking individuals and families with trusted community resources, programs, services, and opportunities when they need them most

Community Outreach

Strengthening communities through engagement, partnerships, volunteer efforts, and local support initiatives

Child Protection & Family Support

Promoting safe, loving family environments and working to prevent unnecessary separation of children from their families. This includes training and community care programs.

Youth Development & Education

Providing after-school homework assistance, academic tutoring, and test preparation to support youth. Programs foster emotional, social, and community skills through performance and recognition

Entrepreneurship & Economic Empowerment

Funding income-generating businesses, especially for female entrepreneurs, and investing in community projects and school scholarships to reduce dropout rates

Services We Offer

FAMILY TREES

A family tree, also known as a genealogical tree or pedigree chart, is a diagram that represents family relationships in a structured, tree-like format, often starting with one individual as the “root” and branching out to ancestors or descendants.

TUTORING

Providing personalized, one-on-one or small group: ‘Helping to help’ students master subjects, improve grades, and build better study habits—guidance to students to solve problems themselves rather than giving out answers.

Impact Stories

I was falling behind in my class, but after I learned my multiplication tables, I did much better in math.

Student: DOF

I was not able to keep up with my class. After working with Ms Sharon in my 2nd grade period, I was caught up with my class by the time it was testing. I was so happy they helped me.

Student: KM