ABOUT US: The Patsy Douglas' Youth Empowerment Foundation is established to enhance the lives of underprivileged youths, including pregnant teenagers, in Maryland, USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, West Indies. This mission is achieved through offering educational scholarships and financial childcare assistance. The Foundation works in collaboration with other non-profit organizations, as well as government and private sector entities. >>> Read more

VISION STATEMENT: To be a bridge of hope for underprivileged youths in the world, by providing them with opportunities and spiritual values to live independent and productive lives.

NEWS: PDYE Foundation has new initiative to combat diabetes in St. Vincent and The Grenadines. Read more>>>

WELCOME MESSAGE from Ann-Marie Lee Wilkins, Founder and President: Welcome! It is not by chance that you are here on the Patsy Douglas’ Youth Empowerment Foundation website. It is for a reason and a purpose. Do not leave this site until you fulfill your purpose—whether it is to be served or to be of service >>> Read more

HOW YOU CAN HELP: There are many ways in which you can help. You can donate clothes for teens, toddlers, and babies; non-perishable food. For $50.00 US per month, you can sponsor a St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth's education including school and activities fees, books, food and help pay for child care for young mothers and pregnant teens who are in school. You can donate frequent flyer mileage; time, services, expertise, such as counseling, public relations, etc. You can purchase a block of tickets to plays, concerts and other cultural events. You can volunteer to mentor a young person by spending time with a teen whether in person or through phone, email, and/or snail mail contact. Of course, money donations are welcome.

DIABETES PROJECT: Donations of money and supplies are very much appreciated and enable us to continue this work. The Patsy Douglas Youth Empowerment Foundation (PDYEF) is a nonprofit organization, and your donations is tax deductible. If donating by check, please write "Diabetes Program" on the memo line.

VOLUNTEER: For information about volunteering, please email annmarie@patsydouglas.org.

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All proceeds benefit underprivileged youths and pregnant teenagers in Maryland, USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, West Indies (SVG) and the Diabetes Prevention Program in SVG.

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