To be a bridge of hope for underprivileged youths in
the world, by providing them with opportunities and
spiritual values to live independent and productive
lives.
Patsy Douglas' Life and Legacy
Sr
Patricia Ann Douglas, "Patsy,'' to
her family was a religious Sister with the St. Joseph
of Cluny Congregation. She was born on the Caribbean
island of Dominica and spent the last twenty-five years
of her life serving the islands of St. Vincent and the
Grenadines. Sr Pat died tragically in the Caribbean
island of Barbados on May 20, 2005 in a motor vehicle
accident. She spent her religious life as an educator
and high school principal educating children from all
walks of life throughout the Caribbean islands of West
Indies. Her last twenty five years was spent in St.
Vincent and the Grenadines as the high school Principal
of St. Joseph Convent Marriaqua.
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Welcome Message from
Ann-Marie Lee Wilkins, Founder and President Welcome! It is not by chance that you are
here on the faith-based Patsy Douglas’ Youth Empowerment
Foundation website. It is for a reason and a purpose.
Do not leave this site until you fulfill your purpose—
whether it is to be served or to be of service... Read
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The Patsy Douglas' Youth Empowerment Foundation
is established to enhance the lives of underprivileged
youths, including pregnant teenagers, in
Maryland, USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, West
Indies. This mission is achieved through
offering Spiritual guidance, educational scholarships
and financial childcare assistance. The Foundation works
in collaboration with faith-based non-profit organizations,
as well as government and private sector entities.
Updates
PDYE
Foundation gave
a child The Delores Groves Scholarship
in 2007more>>>
How
You Can Help
There
are many ways in which you can help. You can donate
clothes for teens, toddlers, and babies; non-perishable
food. For $50.00 US per month,
you can sponsor a St. Vincent and the Grenadines
youth's education including school and activities
fees, books, food and help pay for child care
for young mothers and pregnant teens who are in
school. You can donate frequent
flyer mileage; time, services, expertise, such
as counseling, public relations, etc. You can
purchase a block of tickets to plays, concerts
and other cultural events. You can volunteer
to mentor a young person by spending time with
a teen whether in person or through phone, email,
and/or snail mail contact. Of course, money donations
are welcome.
