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The Mary J. Blige Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN) is an organization founded by Mary J. Blige to inspire women from all walks of life to reach their individual potential. Through scholarships, grants, and programs that foster strong self-esteem, career development, and personal growth, FFAWN is intended to help women gain the confidence and skills they need to achieve success. FFAWN will initially focus its efforts in Yonkers and surrounding communities in Westchester and then expand its scope to include the Greater New York area and, eventually, the entire country.

The LEE Initiative Is an Acronym For Let’s Empower Employment. OUR MISSION Wherever we identify a need for more diversity and more equality in the restaurant industry, we will find creative and forward-thinking solutions. We will create small but impactful programs that make a real difference in the lives of the next generation of restaurant industry professionals. We will help our community and inspire others to get involved, get active and give back.