THE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION
Lt. Robert and Aaron Hayes Memorial foundation is a ministry of care that seeks to work with
area scholarships and youth basketball programs. We are also focused to work with other like-minded individuals or organizations that see and are willing to meet the needs of unfortunate young adults and youths.
THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION
The Lt. Robert Hayes and Aaron Hayes Memorial Scholarship and Youth Basketball Foundation is a private, non-for-profit organization founded by Frozene Hayes in 2006 as a vehicle to perpetuate the Memorial of Lt. Robert Hayes and Aaron Hayes achievements. Serving as
an advocate in the community for young men and women with the greatest need.
- To establish programs in local Churches and youth basketball.
- To develop, relationships with other likeminded individuals, churches, congregations or social groups who see the vision of the foundations.
- To develop support and encourgage all volunteers who work with the ministry.
- To encourage
and mentor youths and young adults God's way to succeed in life.
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." (2Timothy 3:16-17 NIV)
THE HISTORY OF THE FOUNDATION
On July 9th, 2006 the Lt Robert Hayes Foundation participated in it's first Scholarship award Church function. A con
tribution of $2000.00 was made to help fund nine academic Scholar College recipients through the GreaterFaith Church Baptist Scholarship Foundation. The Recipients were: Nathan Coles (Tenn.State Univ); De'Ana Fletcher; Ashley Reid; Ebony Cotton; Daniel Funchess; Emmanuel Funchess; Brandon McKinney; Gregory Slater; and Jae'la Williams.
HOW SCHOLARS ARE CHOSEN
The LT. Robert Hayes Scholars are chosen via a selective process viewed by a selection committee of the Foundation. Applicants are based on the following criteria: Academic achievement, leadership, potential and commitment to community service for need.
2008 LT ROBERT HAYES & AARON HAYES BOOK SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
Roosevelt Huggins Jr. (Southwest Minn State Unv..)Graduate Program
Joseph Yang (Southwest Minn State Unv.) Graduate Program
Ebony Cotton Western Michigan/ Occupational Therapy 3.0 GPA
Mildred Willams Carbondale Univ. / Sociology /Paralegal 2.7GPA
Kelly Talbert Carbondale, Univ. Psycho/ Criminal Justice Admin 3.4 GPA
Bianca Jarrett Indiana State University/ Business Admin/GPA 3.8
Allen D. Lott Jr. Fresno City College/ Nursing/ GPA 3.5
Cicely Hunter St. Joseph High School/ 2008 fall entry
Heather Law St. Joseph High School / 2008 fall entry
Greater Mount Hebron Church of God and Christ/ Youth Ministry
2007 LT ROBERT HAYES & AARON HAYES BOOK SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
Corey Hylton (St. Joseph High School Kenosha,WI)
Darnell King (University of Indianapolis)
Braxton Gause (College of Dupage)
Charlita Champagne (University of Wisconsin)
Kevin Barker (Gateway Technical College, Kenosha,WI)
Dwane Wilson (College of Lake County, Grayslake,Ill
Dia Turner (Columbia College Columbia,MS
Deana Fletcher (Southern University A&M College)
Emmanuel Funchess (Southern University)
Ebony Cotton (Western Michigan University)
Ashley Reid (Southern Illinois Univ Carbondale)
Daniel Funchess (Southern University)
2007 DONATIONS MADE FROM FOUNDATION:
To Kenosha Memorial Youth Scholarship Foundation/ 3 Memorial Bricks purchased through the Kenosha City Mayor's Office:
Memorial of Pastor C.L.Fairchild
Daisy's Nursery Resource Development Center (North Chicago,Ill)
2007 ADOPTION & SPONSORSHIPS:
7th Grade Boys AAU Basketball Team (Aaron Hayes Ballers) - click here for link to Aaron Hayes Ballers web page.
8th Grade Boys AAU Basketball Team (Aaron Hayes Ballers) - click here for link to Aaron Hayes Ballers web page.
Bianca Jarrett
HOW TO SUPPORT THE LT. ROBERT HAYES AND AARON HAYES FOUNDATION:
The foundation has been supported by family, friends and fundraising events.