Our management committee oversees all the foundation's efforts. The committee meets regularly to ensure that all of our teams perform efficiently and to facilitate cross-functional connections.

Beverly Fraser - Founder and Chairperson

 

Beverly Fraser founded the organization in 2011 in response to the need for assistance to children in the community of Hayes and surrounding areas. There are many children whose parents are struggling to send them to school. Funding for lunches, uniforms and bus fares are a challenge for some parents. When asked why she does this, the response was “If I can even help only one child from being left behind; from dropping out of school, I am satisfied”. Of course, the goal is to assist as many children as we can to graduate and in turn help others. Miss Fraser brings 18 years of nonprofit experience to the foundation. She currently works for a nonprofit organization as SVP/Controller. She is passionate about children realizing their full potential and is delighted to be part of an organization that assists in providing resources to meet their goals. She is a graduate of Vere Technical High School and is a member of The Potters House of Dallas Texas.  Beverly believes that she has a divine purpose other than just living for self.

 

Dudley Fraser - Chief Operating Officer

Dudley Fraser was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2011. He is an integral part of the organization, bringing his expertise and hands-on approach to different projects. Dudley is retired after a long and satisfying career as a professional welder. He spends his time enjoying his grand-daughter and helping in community events.  Dudley is a charitable person who does not give to be seen, but who is not afraid to be seen giving.

 

Edwina Fraser-Osborne - Treasurer

Edwina Osborne is a daughter of the community of Hayes in the Parish of Clarendon, Jamaica, W. I.

She is the first daughter and third child of five siblings to Daniel and Ethline Fraser. Edwina was married for thirty three years to the late Derrick Osborne. She has been a member of the Convent Avenue Baptist Church since 2005. Edwina has the heart of a servant who is always caring for and serving others, she quickly got involved with the Sick & Shut-In, the Senior Citizen Advocacy Monitoring Program (SCAMP), the Big Brother Big Sister, and the Yes We Care Ministries. She is a member of Sunday school class A3 and the Wednesday evening Bible Study class.

Edwina had a successful career at JP Morgan Chase for over thirty years where she held several positions, including Assistant Vice President in Money Market Operations. When her mother’s health declined in 2002, she made the decision to take an early retirement to devote her time to caring for her.

During this time she was trained as a volunteer entitlement counselor at the Community Service Society of New York with the Advocacy Counseling and Entitlement Services Program where she assisted low income individuals and the elderly get the benefits they are entitled to. In addition, Edwina volunteered at Montefiore Medical Center in the Information and Referral Department providing information on public benefits and advocate for the disadvantaged. She also volunteered at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Devine, feeding the homeless during the holidays. Edwina is employed at the Community Service Society of New York as a Training and Technical Assistance Specialist with the ACES Project. She currently serves on a board to restore a historic Baptist church in her hometown in Jamaica West Indies.

Edwina has studied at Lehman College, and is a graduate of the Borough of Manhattan Community College with an Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration.

One of her favorite bible verses is “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.

 

Semone Fraser - Secretary

Semone Fraser was born in Clarendon Jamaica, where she attended Hayes Primary school until she migrated to Bronx, NY in 1982. She is the proud mother of two sons. Semone attended the University of Phoenix where she earned an Associate of Arts degree in Business Management with a Concentration in Finance, and is currently working towards her Bachelors. Semone began her career in the finance field at Barclays Capital where she contributed her expertise in account administration and customer service for 10 years. During which she spent a year in their London office. She is currently employed by Sands Capital Management, as a Global Portfolio Administrator.

Semone volunteers for her son’s sports teams, assisting in registrations, equipment hand outs and collection, providing snacks for the team, and working at fund raising events. In addition she participates in the “Adopt a Family” program at House of Ruth assisting families victimized by domestic violence.

Semone enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and exercising.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advisory Committee

 

Winsome Dyer-Anthony - White Plains, USA

Winsome Wilkins - Jamaica

Ileen Lewin - Jamaica

Merril Rodney - Jamaica