Lucille and Willie Murphy were both born in the segregationist South as it was emerging from the Great Depression. It was from this challenging environment that they formed their strong sense of responsibility toward addressing social inequities. Furthermore, giving rise to their unfaltering belief in the power of education to right inequalities and improve the lives of those for whom such education remained inaccessible. In order to continue their legacy, The Lucille and Willie Murphy Foundation (LWMF) was established to honor those very same principles of higher education and community involvement. The LWMF envisions such community enrichment as its mission and endeavors to carry it out through its various Professional Development / Life Skill and Awareness Programs.
The mission of THE LUCILLE & WILLIE MURPHY FOUNDATION (LWMF), is to assist teens and adults in underserved communities to acquire skills, awareness and abilities that will allow them to have access to improved life opportunities in the 21st century economy.
Back in 2007, LWMF took an extraordinary trip to South Africa to work with the Sithabile Child & Youth Care Center (SC & YCC) and Sedibeng Sa Bophelo on a variety projects. LWMF will be going back again in September 2010 with an even greater charter. We will be purchasing school uniforms and handing out school supplies to the kids at SC & YCC getting them prepared for the school year. In addition, we will be traveling with a variety of professionals (i.e., Doctors and Lawyers) having educational awareness events for the young men and women. Sithabile is a Zulu word meaning "we are happy". SC & YCC is an Orphanage that has over 75 kids in it from ages 8 months thru 21. There are approximately 35-45 boys and girls. Click here for more information on the Sithabile Child & Youth Orphanage.
Furthermore, on their journey, they will be traveling to Sedibeng Sa Bophelo a cooperative project in Soweto, South Africa, to primarily serve women and young children victimized by HIV/AIDS. Sedibeng gives hope and healing for those who live with the stigma of this still taboo disease in Africa. We will be handing out basic toiletries and essentials needed to support the doctors with their everyday challenges. These essentials are but a small part to help fight against such a devastating disease.
They are hoping to raise $10,000 for this project. If you are interested in making a donation, please click here. If you would like to make a clothing donation please send it to:
LWMF
P.O.Box 3003
Decatur, Georgia 30031
For more information about how you can donate or volunteer please contact Gloria Jackson at 312.209.7225.
Thank you for your support.
LWMF
