THE PROJECT
Message from the Founder...
The Yvonne Thomas Foundation was founded June 2017 by Yvonne Thomas and was built to inspire, encourage and empower women in their life transition from one phase to the next; Helping to nurture them physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. My foundation will serve as a catalyst for women in the community to not only achieve, but maintain a true sense of empowerment, ultimately helping them to achieve their personal and professional goals.
I give thanks to God for my gifts and talents and for allowing me the opportunity to bring light into the lives of others. I also give thanks to Johnathon “Tyrone” Glover for encouraging me to start this Foundation to utilize these talents working with the women in my own community. I also give special thanks to Dena Wildy, Kendra Francis-Etemikawor and all others involved in assisting me in the background with making my vision a reality for the Foundation and giving me constant words of encouragement along the way.
POSITIVELY IMPACTING
WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY!
Yvonne Thomas, President/Founder
Women need a balance of mental health, spiritual health, emotional health and physical health. It all works together to create a healthy function within our home and our community. When women are affected negatively within their environments, our communities suffer. Our service to others helps to strengthen our community, and allows each one of us to realize our purpose in the world. The vision of the Yvonne Thomas Foundation is to work together as a team with the women in the community to help them overcome struggles, challenges and tragedies by inspiring, encouraging, educating and mentoring them collectively through workshops, guest speaking, seminars and cooking and etiquette classes. Yvonne is passionate about her desire to assist other woman to be all that God has purposed them to be and she is on a mission to be the change she wants to see in the world, leading by example.
"Empowered Women Empower Women"
THE PROJECT
Dena Wildy, Program Director
Dena Wildy is a graduate of Grambling State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Leisure Studies. She also holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration with a concentration on Health Services from Southern University. She is the current Director of Total Assurance Inc. She is also a Regional Advisory Committee Member for the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities. She attends Good Hope Baptist Church where she is actively involved in Women of Hope, Joshua Generation, and the Greeter's Ministry.
Yvonne Thomas is a native of Opelousas, LA who currently resides in Lafayette, La. In addition to being the President and Founder of the non-profit organization known as the Yvonne Thomas Foundation, she is also an International Best Selling Christian Fiction Short Story Author. She is actively involved in Ministry at Good Hope Baptist Church where she regularly volunteers her time with the Women of Hope, the Evangelizing Ministry, the Culinary Ministry, the FUEL Ministry and the Church Choir. She is also actively involved in volunteering her time to support various community service events, activities, fundraisers and women in the community who are in need that have been affected by a tragedy.
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