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Mary Nelson's Youth Day Foundation
2849 S Salina Street
Syracuse New York 13205
Phone 315 422 5690
| NAME: | Mary A Nelson | |
| ADDRESS: | PO Box 238 Syracuse NY 13205 |
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| BORN: | May
25, 1960 in Belle Glade, FL |
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| MOTHER: | Martha Brown | |
| BORN: | April
16, 1934 in Sanford, FL |
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| FATHER: | Mr. James Brown (deceased) | |
| BORN: | July
28, 1931 in Claxton, GA |
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| SCHOOLING: | Elementary/Middle
School:
Webster Elementary
Junior High School:
Eastwood Junior High School
High School:
Corcoran High School
College Degree:
Member of Future Business Leaders Of America and Track Team Associate Degree in Business Administration |
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| HUSBAND: | Robert
Nelson Married July 3, 1993 |
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| CHILDREN: | Bolerianteria Larry Jr.Michael Moore Kilara Moore |
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| FOSTER
CHILD LEGAL GUARDIAN: |
Eugene Gilbert | |
| GRANDCHILDREN: | Jihad Moore Ava and Lea Moore Lanise Sullivan |
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| STEPCHILDREN: | Robert Jennifer |
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| NIECES AND NEPHEWS | Darina Brown (niece) James Rivera (nephew) James Brown (nephew) Jamesha Brown (niece) Jamea Brown (niece) Natasha Brison(niece) Bonyetta Kitts-Brison (niece) | |
| BROTHERS AND SISTER | James Brown Jr (brother) James Brison (brother) Sabrina Brown (sister) | |
| EMPLOYMENT: | State
of New York (Upstate Medical University) |
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| AWARDS RECEIVED |
WOMENS OF DISTINCTION AWARD/ SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Interdenominiational Ministerial Alliance of Syracuse Presents Rev. William A Mack Memorial Drum Major Award for Beloved Community Charles Dozier Community Service Award Eric Simmons "" Outstanding Citizens Award NAAPID Community Support Award Alliance Network Clarence ** Junie ** Dunham Award Post Standard Achievement Award. YWCA Academy of Diversity Achievers Award National Council of Negro Women Award New York State Senate Women of Distinction The Harriet Tubman Humanitarian Award100 Black Men/ Community Service Award Syracuse City School District/Educational Foundation Award Peace Award Brady Faith Center
Award/Roman Catholic Diocese |
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| PERSONAL ACHIEVMENTS: |
Mayor Stephanie Miner Live Regis & Kelly 25th Congressional District Delegate for President Barack Obama Oprahs Angel Network has Published the Youthday Barbeque Story UCEA Conference Rise Up! Youth Radio Talk Show Opening of The Mary Nelson's Youth Center |
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My father, James H. Brown, Sr., was a migrant worker from Florida who, from 1965 to 1968, would bring my family to Auburn, NY to work. Our family would reside at a little camp outside of Auburn called King Ferry. There, my family would pack corn, pick strawberries, and pick green beans. In 1968, my father moved our family to Syracuse, NY. As a little girl, my father and mother taught me how to make a dollar. I come from a very close, strong family background. My siblings and I were shown a lot of love and had very supportive parents. My parents taught me values and responsibility at a very young age, and as I grew up, these values were instilled in me. I was able to raise my own children with the same values that my parents taught me. I thank my parents for making me the person I am today
I never thought our youth violence would hit so close to home, but I lost my nephew Darryl Patterson, to gun violence. I just wanted to do something to show our youth that we all care, and also let them know that education comes first. I noticed many of our youth did not have the proper supplies to go to school, so I decided that with our help, this is one thing the youth of our community would not have to worry about.
PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
I created something that really means a lot to me. I want to let the youth of our community know we are committed to them and their peaceful education. In 2002, the first year the event was held we had in attendance 850 youths and their parents, Each and every year thereafter the event has grown in record numbers. In 2007, we had over 6000 youth and their families attend. At the BBQ, we give the youth school supplies which consists of backpacks, free computers, and toiletries. This event is well attended by are local and city politicians, and well as families far and wide. Giving the youth the supplies they need for school shows them our support, encouragement, and commitment to their success. My personal goal and objective is that all youth all over the world would have the same love and support, and that their city would host an event to show them that their EDUCATION is the alternative to violence.
MY GOAL:
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To continue with my service work to our youth, and eventually make the Youth Day BBQ a calendar event for our YOUTH far and beyond. I would like to extend an open invitation for others to start a program for their youth. If you are in need of advice in any way, I am willing to offer my help. You may contact me via email and/or by phone. |