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DR. MARY PARKER, FOUNDER

The Mary Parker Foundation is a reflection of Dr. Mary H. Parker’s deep passion and commitment to community service. From her humble beginnings to becoming a CEO, Mary believes true success is defined by one’s ability to give back. Since 2012, the Foundation has been at the forefront of community development, continuously advancing underserved areas and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

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Who We Are

Entrepreneurship Education Community Engagement

The Mary Parker Foundation identifies underserved communities to provide resources unlimited to uplift and empower all generations through entrepreneurial education and lifelong learning. We see a better, more prosperous future for our youth and families.
The Foundation is an extension of the heart and passion of its namesake Dr. Mary H. Parker. From humble beginnings to CEO, Mary defines success as the ability to give back. Since 2012, the Foundation has been steadily advancing communities and inspiring future leaders.
We are passionate about Business Education, Youth Enrichment, and Community Empowerment. We see the unlimited potential of people engaged in self-care and sustainable wellbeing.

Our Focus

  •  Invest in under-resourced people and places to foster prosperity and wellbeing.
     
  • Empower people and build community through our programs.
     
  • Forge meaningful alliances to advance our work together.

Our Values

  • Community engagement
  • Self-care and sustainable wellbeing
  • Entrepreneurial thinking
  • Financial literacy 
  • Pride in openness and inclusiveness

Wild Success Is Within Reach! And Everyone Is Welcome.

While our outreach is broad, our programs focus on the community within a 5 mile radius of the Foundation.

Our Neighbors

  • 200 small businesses
  • 7 grade schools
  • 1 middle school
  • 1 high school
  • 1 private school
  • 17 faith-based organizations
  • Adjacent to Baker Hill subdivision and NPUS.

Population

  • 167,150 in 2010
  • 176,250 in 2019
  • Projected to be 185,580 Din 2024

The average household income

  • $48,900
  • 81% earn less than $75K.
  • The median age is 35

Total consumer spending:

  • $1.2 billion

Our Team

Mary Parker

Founder - CEO

Amber White

Creative Director

Tia Jenkins

Production Manager

Jasmine Black

Administrative Assistant

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