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.
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
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 instruction. Helping 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.
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.
Partners
