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Reclaim A Youth (RAY) of Illinois

Mission Statement

To empower youth with basic values and affirm their individual talents that help build
a healthy sense of self-worth and community.

Vision Statement

To improve the quality of life for young leaders to ensure a better tomorrow.

FOUNDERS
Addie Mix
Gloria Randolph

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Addie Mix

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Velicia Huston

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Harold Dawson, President
John Dixon, Vice President
Geneva Wilson, Treasurer
Edna Avant, Financial Secretary
Bridgette Phillips, Secretary
Rosie Rush, Assistant Secretary
Darlene Pierre-Louis, Development
Carolyn Spencer

PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Sarah Crawley, Ph.D.
Lona Dawson
Eunice Geron
Rev. Linda Napier-Howell
Jason Streeter

ADVISORY BOARD
Genevieve Thomas, Chairman
Pastor Randall Blakey, Vice Chairman
Dr. Karen Peterson, Secretary
Ceola Barnes
Pastor David Bigsby
Mayor Kerry Durkin (Glenwood)
Lavonne Hayes
Dr. Jerald Henderson
Dr. Janice Hooker-Fortman
Jacqueline Lewis
Bethany Lindsay
Precious Luster
Bernice McClendon
Aaron McDade
Frank Paink
Jude Pierre-Louis
Attorney Charles Pulliam
Rev. Henry Roberts
Elder Andrew Singleton, Jr.
Michael Turner
Patricia Welch

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Dr. Evonne Blakey, Chairman
Vivian Amos-Brown
Tenner Hemphill
Deborah Henderson
Patrick Hutsona
Eugene Liddell
Annette Lucas
Dr. Arnold Stewart
Attorney Kelly Thornton

REFLECTIONS
Sean Cater
James "Stevie" Mix

PROGRAMS
Early Intervention
Reclaim A Family (RAF)
Memorial Scholarship
College Orientation
RAY of Hope- Grief & Loss Support