The Mil
dred Franks Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3)organization (letter on file) founded in 1998...
Our mission is to enhance the awareness of opportunities available to youth, adults, and seniors within the communities we serve. This has been done through our youth programs (summer camps, after-school, dance, drill teams, choirs, sport activities, peer group sessions, tutoring, and educational outings); food and clothing drives; employment, and educational training for adults and seniors. Most of these programs were operated in collaboration with park districts, schools, shelters, and other community organizations primarily on the Westside of Chicago....
Our History:
TMFF has been serving theChicagos area for over a decade...
Today, TMFF programs serve 1,000 adults and youth in the Chicago area annually.
We provide experiential, hands-on learning for youth and adults to be leaders in fighting racism, poverty and educational challenges......
TheMildredFranksFoundationValues:
PASSION:
We are driven by personal commitment to making a positive difference in the world and in people’s lives, particularly for those who are underserved.
RESPECT:
We value the cultures and people with whom we collaborate and the ideas and perspectives of all our employees
RESULTS:
We work in partnership with donors and beneficiaries to achieve measurable
goals and deliver sustainable solutions that meet their development needs.
INTEGRITY:
We strive for the highest ethical standards, transparency, and accountability in all aspects of our work as an independent organization free of political influence.
INNOVATION:
We challenge ourselves to be creative, to listen, learn, readily adapt, and share knowledge in order to fuel aspirations and solve critical social problems.
DIVERSITY:
We believe competency and experience with a range of cultures and sectors strengthens the impact of our work,
and we value diversity in its broadest sense, including and going beyond race, ethnicity, gender. 
*The lion is a magnificent animal that appears as a symbol of power, courage and nobility on family crests,...
*By helping our youth reach their potential, we lay a solid foundation for our future.
The Mildred Franks Foundation is known for providing leadership in youth development.
We use a multitude of related approaches to create the conditions that enable young people
to actively contribute to their communities.
*Fair or not, the responsibility for positively influencing the next generation rests on our shoulders.
" The Mildred Franks Foundation shows our youth how to shake off mediocrity and live up to their greatness………
*Equipping Your Child for the Real World”, indicates what The Mildred Franks Foundation is all about!!!!
The Mildred Franks Foundation