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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Harold Dawson, President
John Dixon, Vice President
Geneva Wilson, Treasurer
Edna Avant, Financial Secretary
Darlene Pierre-Louis, Secretary
Rosie Rush, Assistant Secretary
Gloria Randolph, Organizer

PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Sarah Crawley
Lona Dawson

ADVISORY BOARD
John Blakey, Chairperson
Genevieve Thomas, Vice
Chairperson
Dr. Karen Peterson, Secretary
Ceola Barnes, Assistant Secretary
Pastor David Bigsby
Terry Campbell
Lavonne Hayes
Jacqueline Lewis
Precious Luster
Bernice McClendon
Aaron McDade
Frank Paink
Rev. Dr. Michael Pflegar
Judge R. Eugene Pincham
Geraldine Price
Attorney Charles Pulliam
Albert Reynolds, M.D.
Erica Reynolds
Rev. Henry Roberts
Elder Andrew Singleton, Jr.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Dr. Evonne Blakey, Chairperson
John Blakey
Tenner Hemphill
Deborah Henderson
Patrick Hutsona
Eugene Liddell
Annette Lucas
Dr. Arnold Stewart
Attorney Kelly Thornton
PROGRAMS
Early Intervention
Reclaim A Family (RAF)
Memorial Scholarship
College Orientation
RAY of Hope - Grief & Loss Support
FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Scholarship Partner Program
RAY of Illinois is a 501(c)3 Organization Serving Youth
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Youth Intervention begins  
1/14/08 at Brookwood Junior
High School  

Grief & Loss Support Group
1/17/08  (7 weeks)

Career Day - 3/17/08
RAY of Illinois      PO Box 720      Glenwood, IL 60425      708-757-7293-ofc      708-757-7294-fax     reclaimayouth@comcast.net

"Ensuring a better tomorrow by Reclaiming Youth today!"
RAY celebrates the
2007 Manhattan Institute Social Entrepreneurship Award! <more>
2008 Gloria Hobson-Nordin Social Equity Award!