Our History | Daughters of Deborah, Inc.
Our History
Daughters of Deborah (DOD) Inc. was established on April 23, 2005, to serve our communities in the areas of Women’s Empowerment, Health & Wellness, Education, and Senior Care. Our commitment has successfully impacted the lives of women, children, and seniors locally, regionally, and nationally. We are excited about the future of our communities.
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Founding Members
Founding Contributors
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Mission Statement | Daughters of Deborah, Inc.
Our Mission
Our mission is to improve the conditions of women, especially the underprivileged, through resources and opportunities that foster a network of support and contribute to the professional development of women.
Our History | Daughters of Deborah, Inc.
Est. 2005
Daughters of Deborah (DOD) Inc. was established on April 23, 2005, by Dr. Gail Fulgham along with 29 “Women Empowering Women”; serving the community through outreach and missions. For almost two decades, we have impacted many lives throughout the Jackson Metro area, as well as national and international arenas.
Our Community Initiatives/Projects include:
- Meals on Wheels (for low-income individuals and families)
- College Scholarships
- Breast Cancer Awareness Activities
- Personal Care Baskets and personal needs items for local homeless shelters
- Contributions supporting cancer research through the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the American Heart Association
- Annual Christmas Toy Drive
- Annual Donation Drive | Dress for Success
- Support of local nursing homes and the National Wounded Warrior Program
- Annual Back to School Activities | Jackson School District
Founding members
- Catherine Andrews*
- Jennifer Armon
- Lena Armon
- Janice Collins*
- Nineen Corbert
- Delois Dennis
- Emma Friday
- GAIL FULGHAM
- MARILYN GREER*
- DENISE HATCH
- CYNTHIA HENDERSON
- KATHERINE LANG
- Carolyn Jaynes
- Sandra Judge
- Thelma Laster
- Helen Martin
- Geraldine Montgomery
- Bernice Musgrove
- Janice Nelson
- Lessie Ragsdale*
- Addie Reynolds
- Rachel Shaw
- Mattie Smith
- Shirley Smith
- Patricia Stanley
- Denise Thaggard
- Dorcas Thigpen
- JAMIE THOMAS*
- Gladies Thompson
- C’Ella Walker
- Helen Walker
- Ann Williams
- Juanita Williams
- MATTIE WILSON*
- Deborah Yancy
* Deceased
Founding contributors
Emanuel Lang
Contributor
Hollis Musgrove
Executive Contributor
Vera Nickelberry
Contributor