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Inspiring Young Women to be Tomorrow's Leaders

The Bessie Morris Foundation is a Los Angeles County-based 501 (C) (3) organization founded in 2005 by Ivory Freeman in honor of her grandmother, Bessie Bernice Morris. The organization is dedicated to inspiring young women to realize their dreams by emphasizing the importance of academic performance, self-esteem, self-confidence and self-sufficiency. The foundation offers leadership development training, health education, mentorship, personal development and character building programs to at-risk underprivileged girls.

Broadening beyond the organization’s initial Prom Dreams programs, Bessie Morris Foundation has added programs to expand its impact:

Book Fair program was created to engage LAUSD elementary school students in the joys of reading.
Leadership Academy is an 8-week after-school program to empower middle school girls to reach for their dreams.
Believing In Your Dreams is designed to empower and motivate young ladies to dream and set goals to achieve them.
College Prep is targeted for Los Angeles County college-track middle and high school students to prepare them for higher education.
Reach for the Stars is a conference for young ladies, focused on building self-esteem, financial planning, and healthy living.
Prom Dreams allows high school seniors to experience an important milestone event that would otherwise be out of reach.
Academic Scholarships help student get started in college by filling the of gap for dorm furnishing and basic school supplies.

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Discover Inspiring Women eMagazine: Stories to Broaden Horizons

The Bessie Morris Foundation, led by founder Ivory Freeman, proudly presents our original Inspiring Women eMagazine. Within its pages, women from diverse backgrounds and careers generously share their stories. These narratives aim to introduce underserved young women and men to a broader world of possibilities, encouraging them to envision destinations beyond their current circumstances. We hope these examples inspire readers to overcome limitations and reach for their dreams. Download the Inspiring Women eMagazine here and embark on a journey of inspiration and empowerment.

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high school graduates and undergraduates awarded Bessie Morris Foundation academic scholarships

2024 Academic Scholarship Winners

The Bessie Morris Foundation is proud to announce our 2024 Academic Scholarship recipients. We are pleased to have identified ten scholars for both their excellence and need. We thank the Southern California Chapter of National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives for funding two through their generous Community Service Award Mom and Pop Reddick Scholarship.

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First Aid & CPR Training

Students of Audubon Middle School learned life-saving skills in CPR and first aid, such as calling 9-1-1 for help, performing chest compressions, and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).We are pleased to announce all twenty-three students will receive their certificate in CPR and first aid training. We would like to congratulate the students on a job well done!