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

ADVISORY BOARD
*John Blakey, Chairperson
Genevieve Thomas, Vice Chairperson
Dr. Karen Peterson, Secretary
Ceola Barnes, Assistant Secretary
Pastor David Bigsby
Lavonne Hayes
Pastor Moses B. Herring
Jacqueline Lewis
Bethany Lindsey
Precious Luster
Bernice McClendon
Aaron McDade
Frank Paink
Jude Pierre-Louis
Rev. Dr. Michael Pflegar
Attorney Charles Pulliam
Albert Reynolds, M.D.
Erica Reynolds
Rev. Henry Roberts
Elder Andrew Singleton, Jr.
Michael Turner

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Dr. Evonne Blakey, Chairperson
Herbert Bishop
Tenner Hemphill
Deborah Henderson
Patrick Hutsona
Eugene Liddell
Annette Lucas
Dr. Arnold Stewart
Attorney Kelly Thornton

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

17th Annual Gala
11/14/2009

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