BWLC Foundation
BWLC Foundation History
The Black Women’s Leadership Council Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to help make “Dreams Come True” one student at a time by awarding scholarships to young Black females. This scholarship provides financial support as the scholars pursue their academic passion in higher education and forge a path in the global community.
The Foundation was created by the Black Women’s Leadership Council (BWLC) under the leadership of Sylvia Chambers and a dedicated group of female professionals from Xerox Corporation. Ms. Chambers was one of the first Black women that served as a Xerox Corporation Vice President.
Since its inception in 2000, the Foundation has awarded over $203,700.00 to 218 deserving young women. Many of these scholars have pursued advanced degrees in various fields, including nursing, engineering, medicine, education, the performing arts, communications, and marketing.
Donna M. Jones
BWLC Foundation President
BWLC Foundation President’s Message
I have been wrestling with the impacts of racism, sexist and social violence and injustice in our communities as it manifest overtly as gun violence and covertly as systemic racial and gender bias. April Ryan’s book, “Black Women will Save the World; An Anthem” is the text that I am currently pondering. It speaks to The Power: How we lead and why; The Price: What we endure and How we overcome and The Promise: What’s next for us and America. What this book has reminded me of is that the Black Woman’s Superpower is our Sisterhood! And that we must not falter in our efforts to lead and to lend a hand up for those who follow us.
I am obligated to vision cast to ensure forward motion. We each must find our own way to fight against the continually raging darkness. Our Allies will be essential to us moving forward and making progress . . . one relationship, one community, and one student at a time. Take every opportunity to share your HerStory in all its brilliance.
Go, Light up the darkness!
Eternally Grateful for Your Support,
Donna M. Jones
BWLC Foundation President
When the POWER of LOVE overcomes the LOVE of POWER – then there will be PEACE!
–William Gladstone
United . . . we are more than the sum of our parts.
~ Donna M. Jones
Foundation Board
Donna M. Jones
President
Judith Solomon
Secretary
Patricia Williams
Vice President
Jeannie Slaughter
Treasurer
LaToya Cole
Fundraising Director
Sahkita Galloway
Marketing Officer
Donna M. Jones
Acting Scholarship Program Director
BJ Davis
Member
Linsei Harmon
Member
Executive Advisor
Louie Pastor
Foundation Sponsors
How You Can Help
There are several ways to support this Scholarship Foundation:
- You may make a donation to BWLC Foundation Inc. for any amount you choose to give. You can make your donation either with a Credit Card or send a check or money order payable to BWLC Foundation
c/o BWLC Scholarship Committee
PO Box 20195
Rochester, NY 14602 - Send emails or comments by clicking on the contact us button below
- You may plan a fundraising campaign in your city or community to support the foundation.
- Share the Friends and Family Donation Letter with your network to generate additional financial support.