Seventh Annual Gala of Motherless Daughters Foundation Sept. 27

Seventh Annual Gala of Motherless Daughters Foundation Draws Support From Famous Faces

ATLANTA (September 13, 2019) – The Motherless Daughters Foundation (MDF) will host its Seventh-Annual Gala on September 27, 2019. This semi-formal affair will take place at the Georgia International Convention Center at 2000 Convention Center Concourse in Atlanta. Doors open at 7 p.m.

MDF will recognize Grammy-Award artist/actor Clifford “T.I.” Harris, Jr, the founder of Harris Community Works Foundation, an Atlanta-based nonprofit charitable organization that works to empower and elevate the community through education, awareness, and opportunity.

“I’m very excited about sharing all the honorees great work through their organizations. This day will be a special day celebrating our Future Influential Ladies of Motherless Daughters. We are happy to honor our Honorary Mother of the organization, Ms. Xernona Clayton. It will truly be a memorable and special day for all of us.” said Rassalyn Willis, President/Executive Director of Motherless Daughters Foundation

The event that serves as the nonprofit’s major fundraiser will kick off with a walk down the red carpet and include a seated dinner, entertainment, and silent auction of exciting items such as travel, cultural and dining experiences, autographed memorabilia and unique treasures.

The Motherless Daughters Foundation provides a mentoring program for girls ages nine to 15 living without support of a positive mother figure in their lives. Through Motherless Daughters, girls are paired with relatable mothers, and also have an opportunity to participate in summer camps plus year-round educational and enrichment experiences. Girls receive scholarships and donations of clothing and school supplies and more.

Xernona Clayton, CEO of the Trumpet Awards Foundation, Inc., is honorary mother for Motherless Daughters, which was founded by President/Executive Director Rassalyn Willis. A community activist. Willis is owner of Xclusive Hair Studio and Spa in historic College Park.

Individual gala tickets are $65; tables of eight are $500. Money raised will go toward providing scholarships, career development programs, school supplies and clothing, computer purchases, housing for homeless individuals participating in the programs and transportation to personal enrichment events. For more information, go to www.motherlessdaughtersfoundation.org or call (404) 669-9800.

Sponsors include Southwest Airlines, City of College Park, Chubb, Grand Hustle, Georgia Power, and RTYGM

About the Motherless Daughters Foundation

The Motherless Daughters Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to embracing and encouraging the growth and development of young girls entering their adolescent years without the support of their natural birth mother due to unforeseen circumstances. Through enrichment programs focusing on self-awareness, social development, and community involvement, our hope is to provide an environment that will build character, promote confidence, release charm, and cultivate the beauty that each “Motherless Daughter” beholds.

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