End of 2014 Fundraising Effort

End of 2014 Fundraising Effort

We are seeking End of 2014 donations to help fund our Project Impact Scholar and BeautyBrainsBelief™ Mentoring Programs as well as annual BeautyBrainsBelief™ Mentoring Conference.

Our CEO and Founder, Parthenia Warford has funded 98% of all activities since being founded in 2009 using her limited permanent disability income. She has often done without herself including almost losing her home to ensure single mother families were taken care of.  Parthenia suffers from severe rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, chronic pain, anemia, and major depression to name a few chronic diseases; yet she always puts single mother families in her forefront ensuring they needs are met above her own.

We have two amazing programs: Project Impact Scholars and BeautyBrainsBelief™ Mentoring Program that have a critical need of funding so we can provide eligible single mothers enrolled in nursing program $250 semester for textbooks and provide Free mentoring services to single mother families; as well as our annual BeautyBrainsBelief™ Mentoring Conference. 

Parthenia Warford is the point of contact fundraising for The Warford Foundation, Inc., parthenia@thewarfordfoundation.org

Happy Holidays from The Warford Foundation, Inc

Dear Friends and Supporters:

On behalf of the Board of Directors, and Staff of The Warford Foundation Inc, we would like to wish you and your family a happy holiday. During this time of year we reflect on the blessing of having friends and family that continue to bring joy and happiness to our lives.

We are thankful to have you as part of our‎ family and we sincerely appreciate your continued support throughout the years.

We wish you and yours good health, prosperity and happiness in the New Year and look forward to expanding our relationship with you in the years to come.

Thank you for supporting our efforts to assist single mother families to become self sufficient ‎through our various programs.

Warm regards,

Parthenia Warford
CEO and Founder
The Warford Foundation, Inc‎

Why Can't Women Get Along? Oh Wait, They Can! Sisterhood With Anana Leeke, Annie Fox & Parthenia Warford

(Original article & Podcast was 12/2013)

Another excellent episode where we dispel the myth that women can’t get along. Why? Because, while women may have their issues with one another, they actually do get along quite well.

Joining the Team this week, Ananda Leeke of DigitalSisterhood, Annie Fox, and Parthenia Warford of The Warford Foundation, Inc discuss their work with girls and women. Bottom line, women are collectively a force to be reckoned with and they do get along!!

Listen to the show and find out. 

GivingTuesday - DONATE TO The Warford Foundation, Inc

Dear Friends,

TODAY IS THE DAY YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

A few years ago the United Nations started a movement to focus on giving to and serving the community. GIVING TUESDAY was born!

The hope is that we will take a moment to donate our time, expertise and money to causes that help others.

So today please consider giving to or donating your time to a local organization. We would love for you to make a tax deductible contribution to The Warford Foundation, Inc ( www.thewarfordfoundation.org/contribute )

But what is most important is that you simply make the effort to support someone in need.

Warm regards,

Parthenia Warford
CEO/Executive Director/Founder
The Warford Foundation, Inc.
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New Partnership Alive Juices

We are excited about our partnership with Alive Juices, if you have not heard of them take a look they have cleansing and weight loss plus many more. 

When placing an order please use this link http://www.alivejuices.com/?aff=21 and we will receive a donation from each order.

Even our CEO and Founder Parthenia Warford is working with our dietitian to find the perfect juice to aid with her chronic diseases!  We lead by example, so what are you waiting on to get started, oh and they deliver to DC Metro Area! 

#LashesNLemonade Veteran's Day Charity Event, November 9-11, 2014

We are very humbled to announce #LashesNLemonade, Veterans Day Charity Event, November 9-11, 2014 from 9:30am to 6:30pm in Clinton, Maryland 20735.  It will be a day of pampering for Women Veterans, Active Duty Women, Military Spouses, Military Widows, all services provided by Ms. Kobe Ellis, Owner of EBK Beauty, Jacksonville, FL. Kobe will provide deeply discounted eyelash, eyebrow services to women veterans and those that serve along side their spouse. All women are eligible to participate, however the prices will be slightly higher for others. The Warford Foundation, Inc will receive a portion of all proceeds for BeautyBrainsBelief Mentoring & Project Impact Scholars Programs.

The following services will be provided at deep discount for Veterans:

Semi Permanent Lashes: (Lasts 4-6wks) $150
Bottom Semi Perm Lashes: (Lasts 4-5wks) $90
Flare Lashes: (Lasts up to 3wks) $35
Micro Lashes: (Lasts up to 4wks) $65
Hideaway Lashes: (Lasts up to 2wks) $25
Brow Threading $20
Temp. Brow Tattoos $25
Eyebrow Extensions: (Lasts 4-6wks) $300

Estimated time associated with each service:
Semi Permanent Lashes 2hrs
EyeBrow Extensions 2hrs
Flare Lashes 30 min
Bottom lashes 30 min
Micro Lashes 45 min
Hideaway Lashes 15 min
Threading 10 min
Brow Tattoos 15 min

Interested in booking for your LashesNLemonade pampering session, contact Kobe Ellis, ebkbeauty@gmail.com or call (904) 392-1278. Appointments are highly suggested services can take up to 2hrs in some cases, they will go fast so book NOW! At the time of booking you are required to pay a deposit to secure your appointment. Non-Veteran pricing will be given upon request.

Hazel Ware, High School Junior & TWF Intern

Hazel Ware is a Principal’s Honor high school student registered in a Science and Tech Program as well as a dual enrollment program at a local college.  Hazel was academically skipped twice.  As a result, she started high school at age 12.  Hazel is also enrolled at the Hope Chinese School since 2012, where she is learning to speak Mandarin.  Additionally, Hazel is an intern at The Warford Foundation, Inc in Clinton Maryland as the Director of Research Programs, and the Special Assistant to the CEO.

Hazel inspires to become a well-established neurosurgeon.  She is recognized as gifted and talented, and is known for her academic excellence, innovations, creativity, leadership, and willingness to assist others.  She attended Harvard University Summer College in 2014 and Georgetown University Summer College in 2013, where she took courses to enhance her academics.

Hazel demonstrates leadership as one of the top students at the high school she attends.  She is a member of the Principal’s Advisory Committee, Student Council, Mentoring in Medicine, and the founder and president of the AP Crusader Study Group, which is embraced by the school’s principal, his administrative staff, and students at the high school.  Further, Hazel is a member of the National Honors and Merit Scholar Society, The National Society of High School Scholars, and the president of the NAACP Youth Council in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

In recent years, Hazel was a recipient of the Charles County Board of Education and was recognized as an outstanding student.   She has received ceremonial awards that include President Barack Obama Educational Excellence Award, Principal’s Honors, and Excellence in English, Math, Science, Spanish, the National Geography Bee Winner, and MESA.

In the area of extra curriculum, Hazel was a member of the Charles County Elites and competed at the Jr. Olympic Games in New Orleans.  She is currently a member of the lacrosse team the school she attends.  Additionally, she enjoys playing tennis, soccer, softball, volleyball, baseball, and basketball.  Hazel enjoys reading, academic challenges, mentoring, support, and participates in charity events, and community service.  Hazel loves to travel internationally where she often mentors and tutors underprivileged children.

Hazel comes from a supporting family who has always instilled the importance of God, family, and education in its children’s lives.  They are proactive parents who support and strive to assist their children with their goals.  Hazel is a phenomenal student who strives for excellence!

Open Letter from Parthenia, CEO/Founder

Today is 9/11 for those that have not heard my story, I thank God for allowing me to be here today living my purpose through The Warford Foundation, Inc.

September 11, 2001, I was on active duty in the Army stationed at the Pentagon however, this particular morning I was next door at Fort Myers getting my retirement physical. I remember being very upset because the lab tech was late which meant I was going to miss a meeting. Little did I know that the lab tech really saved my life, you see the meeting was right where the plane hit the Pentagon killing my mentor and several other high ranking military soldiers.

So on this day 9/11 I sit quietly thanking God for allowing me to still be here. I use to question why I was saved, but now I know it is to continue living my purpose.

Warm regards,

Parthenia Warford

EBK Salon Partners with BeautyBrainsBelief™ Mentoring Program

ANNOUNCEMENT: EBK Salon Jacksonville, FL partnered with The Warford Foundation, Inc. #BeautyBrainsBelief™ Mentoring Program. They specialize in Hair Weaves and Extensions, Eyelash Extensions, Skin Care, Threading, Body Waxing, Hair Styling, and Custom Wigs. 

Stay tuned for details on charity events in Washington, DC area and Jacksonville, FL locations by following EBK Salon and TWF on Instagram or their websites.

Birthday Wishes to Carrie M. Warford, Board of Directors, President, The Warford Foundation, Inc

Happy 77th birthday to the amazing woman who not only gave me life, but you are my Mother, Best Friend For life, the Sister I never had, my rock, and air beneath my wings. Thank you for serving as The Warford Foundation, Inc, Board of Directors President, I thank God for you everyday Moma, because of your unconditional love and unwavering support I was able to raise two beautiful daughters of my own. Moma you are my SHERO the example of a perfect Mother, everyone that meets you fall in love with you. I regret that I couldn't be there with you today, but my health wouldn't allow me to fly right now. Praying you enjoyed you special day, I will make it up to you as soon as I'm cleared to travel. Love you more than life itself today and everyday! ~Parthenia

Father's Day Salute - Jemahl Warford

Today is Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2014 and I would like to highlight my baby brother Jemahl Warford as Father of the Year! You see I am an only girl of 5 brothers who has watched all her brothers grow up and 4 out of 5 become fathers.  Also to note is I raised my 2 now adult daughters as a singlemom, all but 3 years of their lives when I was married. 

Therefore, I am writing this from the perspective of a singlemom who daughters didn't have their Father present in their lives. I watched my baby brother Jemahl enlist in the Army like me, get married have 2 daughters then watch his marriage dissolve into divorce. 

Although, the divorce was hard on my brother; I saw him buckle down and do whatever was needed to remain an active parent in lives of his daughters.  Something that a lot of men would not have done,  especially because the divorce was less than friendly.  Jemahl was broken but he refused to become a statistic -- deadbeat Dad would never ever be the title he earned. 

He moved into an apartment complex where he could do odd maintenance jobs in exchange for an efficiency apartment,  and low rent so that he could have a place to live. She kept the house along with custody of girls, then eventually getting remarried and starting over.

Jemahl didn't just walk away and allow the new husband to raise his daughters NO he remained more involved than ever; working and sacrificing to buy them the best of everything.  At every sporting event, school meeting, you name it he was there doing it and more.

Parenting means dealing with the good and bad -- you see women when you have a Father that is doing his part you are obligated to support his decisions of tough love. You cause confusion and discontent between your children and Father when you are not on the same sheet of music.  Never allow your children to play you against each other and manipulate you into pushing Father away because he's frustrated and refuses to deal with constant undermining.

The result could be -- a great Father like my baby brother Jemahl gets his spirit broken and decide to walk away leaving you to deal with the mess you created alone. There are plenty of great Father's but they should and MUST be supported otherwise you know how the story ends......

Watch our BeautyBrainsBelief Mentoring Conference via LiveStream

Single mother & military widow families please join us THIS Saturday, May 10th  from 4 to 8pm for our #Free #BeautyBrainsBelief Mentoring Conference via #LiveStream. We have 48 single mother families participating in person, but also wanted to allow those who missed the deadline to register a chance to watch it Live as well. Here is the link to watch Beauty Brains Belief Mentoring Conference live on Livestream. 

Beauty Brains Belief Mentoring Conference and Program are sponsored by Northrop Grumman Corp Diversity Recruitment Programs, Falls Church, Virginia.

Questions or concerns please email us at info@thewarfordfoundation.org prior to the event Saturday, May 10 from 4 to 8pm.

Parthenia Warford, Grassroots Giver

Please help Parthenia Warford, CEO/Founder, The Warford Foundation, Inc. win Grassroots Giver emPower Award, VOTE NOW and share with your friends and family, it would mean the world to us! Thank you in advance for everyone that Voted already and those that will help by voting and sharing!

VOTE our CEO/Founder, Parthenia Warford @thewarford as Grassroots Giver TODAY! Please share with your friends, family, follower!!

Open Letter to my Daughter Kiawa Warford Happy Birthday

The day that changed my life forever was April 8, 1978 the time was 2:55am at the age of 17yrs old I became a teen mom to a beautiful baby girl named Kiawa Ama Warford, she weighed 7lbs 8oz was born at St Louis County Hospital in Clayton, Missouri and she was delivered by Dr. Heller. From that day fast forward 36yrs we grew up together and raised our daughter lol Carrie 7yrs later. These beautiful women are the credit along with my amazing Mother for the woman I am today good or bad lol! Thank you God for blessing and loving me so much to allow me to have not 1 but 2 of the best daughters in the world second to me of course haha. So today, as my sweet daughter turns 36yrs old I love and adore her for who she is and what she stands for more than anyone can possibly love another!! <3 Kiawa Mommie wishes she could be with you today to celebrate this milestone but know I am always in your heart as you are on mine!! This picture is from when you were 3 months old one of my all time favorite. Enjoy your day, I will be spending 3+ hours of it receiving my infusion and thinking about all our good times. All my love always and forever, Mommie <3

The Warford Foundation, Inc BeautyBrainsBelief™ Mentoring Conference

To all our friends and family,

Please share BeautyBrainsBelief 
Mentoring Conference will take place Saturday, May 1, 2014 at The Club at Andrews, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland 20735 from 4-8pm our conference is for the whole family! Help us by spreading the word to ALL single mother families you know in the Washington, DC Metro Area please.

We have opportunities to allow FREE admission to those single mother families that qualify, also we are offering Free Mentoring through our
BeautyBrainsBelief Mentoring Program applications are being taken NOW through April 1, 2014.

Thank you in advance for helping us spread the word, we have amazing men and women in our community that have volunteered to speak and mentor these families so all I need is your help spreading the word!

Warm regards,

Parthenia Warford
CEO/Founder
The Warford Foundation Inc
info@thewarfordfoundation.org
thewarfordfoundation.org

BeautyBrainsBelief™ Mentoring Conference

Please mark your calendars to attend our BeautyBrainsBelief™ Mentoring Conference, Saturday, May 10, 2014, 4:00 - 8:00pm The Club at Andrews AFB, Maryland for Single Mother Families.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beauty-brains-belieftm-mentoring-conference-tickets-6199291247?aff=estw

Famous African American Women -- Marian Anderson (1902-1993)

Famous African American Women -- Marian Anderson (1902-1993)

An African American singer, Marian Anderson found more success and fame in Europe than America until in 1939 the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) refused to allow her to sing in their Constitution Hall in Washington, DC. In part because of the public attention brought by this incident, Marian Anderson became one of the best-known African American women of the 20th century.

http://womenshistory.about.com/od/quotes/a/marian_anderson.htm

IMMEDIATE FILL INTERNSHIP Positions - Six (6) Vacancies for College and/or High School Students

IMMEDIATE FILL INTERNSHIP Positions - Six (6) Vacancies for College and/or High School Students -- WASHINGTON, DC METRO

The Intern(s) will work directly for The Warford Foundation, Inc Founder Parthenia Warford. The duties will be both administrative and project-based in nature. The Intern will be responsible for the following:

1) Assist in the planning of our Beauty Brains Belief Mentoring Conference and Annual Black-tie Benefit Gala
2) Record and disseminate minutes from conference calls and meetings
3) Capture client stories for publication on our blog or via other communications
4) Write blog posts on TWF Happenings Blog
5) Promote TWF events and initiatives via email and social media
6) Compose and electronically file organizational documents
7) Assist with other projects as they arise.
8) Other duties as assigned.

**Up to six (6) interns can be selected on this opportunity and can be filled by either high school or college students. We require the Intern to work at least 4 hours a week. Internship can turn into employment after (6) months to a year of outstanding performance. College credit and/or community service learning hours available. Intern will combine on-site and teleworking from home/school as needed. Interns will always receive FREE entrance to all our events they are working on and will be fed. Often other perks arise while acting as an Intern with our CEO/Founder.

Electronically submit resume with a cover letter, info@thewarfordfoundation.org , Subject: TWF Internship Position also complete and return volunteer forms, The Warford Foundation, Inc.

I FORGIVE ME

I FORGIVE ME

Precious Lord of the Universe:

Today, I accept, believe and stand in the awareness that every thought and emotion I hold, every judgment, every identity, every concept, every recognition, every awareness upon which I focus my attention, is a gift I give to myself.

Every gift I offer, every judgment I make, every identity I create, every concept I construct, every recognition I establish, whether positive or not, goes forth into my life and returns to me not void, but as the image, experience, feeling, and expression

Today, I accept, believe and stand in the awareness that I am the source of the thoughts I think because my mind is one with Divine mind. My capacity to think, whether positive or not, is the gift I have received from life and creates the gifts I offer in my life. Today I recognize this awareness as the operation of the Law of Mind, the process of Case and Effect.

Today, I forgive myself for the gifts I have offered to myself, to others and to the world that were not in alignment with the Law of Love.

When I think with a Mind of Love, every thought I hold goes forth and will return to me as more love.

Today, I forgive myself for the ways and number of times I have resisted being in alignment and harmony with the Law of Love.

When I think with the ego mind, every thought I hold about myself or anyone else returns to me as an image or experience of pain, wounding, hurt, sorrow, suffering or attack.

Today, I forgive myself for allowing, encouraging and giving silent, unconscious permission to the ego mind to create and contribute to the presence of pain, wounding, hurt, sorrow, suffering, lack and attack in my life.

I am now aware that every thought I allow myself to think about myself and everyone else; every judgment I make about myself and everyone else; every identity I create of myself and everyone else; every concept I construct about myself and everyone else; every recognition I make about myself and everyone else, whether positive or not, is a divine creation.

Today, I forgive myself for every thought I have held, every emotion I have nurtured, every judgment I have made, every identify I have created, every concept I have constructed, every recognition I have established that was not grounded in love.

And So It Is! Amen!

Rev. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant
(Taken from Inner Visions Daily Stimul Sunday, January 5, 2014)