Education and Scholarships
- YES Academy
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated – Southfield Alumnae Chapter
- Center for Urban and Youth Family Development
- More than $200,000 awarded in academic scholarships
- Provided more than $20,000 to the Dr. Betty Shabazz Academy, which has grown 78 percent through Torch of Wisdom Foundation, Inc. funding since its inception in 2001
Cultural Arts
- Co-Sponsored Delta Authors Tour with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
- Hosted literary luncheons that have exposed more than 3,000 people to local and national African American authors
- Sponsored “An Evening with Alvin Waddles and Friends” featuring Cook, Dixon and Young (formerly Three Mo’ Tenors)
Community Enrichment
- Investor Fraud Education
- Financial Reality Fair
- Partnered with Delta Sigma Theta Home Ownership Initiative National Program
- Partnered with Delta Sigma Theta Southfield Alumnae Chapter to donate shoes to Africa
- Presented $5,000 in funds to spousal abuse program of Dominion Family Services
- Provided nearly $2,000 in direct support to individuals from Hurricane Katrina who transitioned to Metro Detroit area
- Sponsored eight successful charity golf outings to fund academic scholarships and the future establishment of a facility to expand program services
- September 2011 – TOWF purchased a facility for community enrichment at 21819 W. 9 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48075
Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence (center) presents a city proclamation to Paulette Boggs, President, Torch of Wisdom Foundation, Inc. (left) and Marcia Griffin, President, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc-Southfield Alumnae Chapter.
