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MEDGAR & ANGELA SCOTT FOUNDATION

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The Medgar and Angela Scott Foundation is the philanthropic initiative of Angela Scott to give back to the Vicksburg community what the native town gave to her and her husband Medgar as youngsters. The city of Vicksburg community leaders, programs, sports, and educational activities were the catalysts to their aspirations and goals of pursuing a brighter future. Access to information and conversations with community leaders gave them knowledge, wisdom and facilitated decisions that propelled their lives individually and as a married couple. Medgar had a successful career as Vice President of Human Resources and Angela, as a successful Mechanical Engineering Manager. Their love for the Vicksburg community and their desire to make it a better place to live and work for its citizens, sparked the desire to start this 501c3 non-profit charity. Although Medgar and Angela moved away from Vicksburg in 1995, and Medgar passed away on November 27, 2020, it was always their desire to do something special in the Vicksburg community.

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our story

OUR MISSION

The Medgar and Angela Scott Foundation is dedicated to inspiring people to excel by providing tools and solutions that inform, educate, and encourage them to make the best possible decisions in the areas of career, education, finance, health, and human services.  Our goal is to improve lives, uplift our community, and value everyone with a spirit of love, truth, humility, and service.

OUR VISION

The Medgar and Angela Scott Foundation is dedicated to inspiring people to excel by providing tools and solutions that inform, educate, and encourage them to make the best possible decisions in the areas of career, education, finance, health, and human services.  Our goal is to improve lives, uplift our community, and value everyone with a spirit of love, truth, humility, and service.

OUR CORE VALUES

Lead by Example

Open eyes to open minds

Respect others

Do the right thing 

OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Carla Sullivan Sanders

Executive Director

Medgar and Angela Scott Foundation

Carla Sullivan Sanders is a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and a graduate of Warren Central High School. Carla has lived in Savannah, GA for more than thirty-two years as a wife, mother, and grandmother. Carla loves spending time with her family, reading, and traveling. She is always ready and available to expand her knowledge and assist others in becoming a beacon of light to those in need. Her purpose is to be that instrument that guides or gives hope to others. While organizing and implementing several programs in the Savannah community, she was also a community social worker, mentor, coach, and  motivational speaker, as well as serving on several governing boards. Carla provides educational and leadership support through workshops and trainings while assisting others in reaching their fullest potential. She received a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Savannah State University, a Master of Educaon from Armstrong Atlantic State University, and completed her doctoral studies in Leadership at Nova Southeastern University. Carla believes that morals are the compass for relationships, and values shape the possibilities for final destinations. “Regardless of what our plans are in life, it is more important to treat others as you would like to be treated”. Dignity, Honesty, Integrity, and Respect are just a few pillars of her life.

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Executive Director
Board of Directors

            BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chair

Angela Scott

 Grand Prairie, TX

Vice Chair

Darnell  Scott

 Tupelo, MS

Treasurer

Cynthia Brown

 Vicksburg, MS

Secretary

Valencia White

 Warren, MI

Board Member

Jamaica Baker

 McKinney, TX

Board Member

Ava Cooley

 Vicksburg, MS

Board Member

Angela Donnell

Arlington, TX

Board Member

Rochelle Harden

Fort Worth, TX

Board Member

Yusef Hoard

Alpharetta, GA

Board Member

Zachary Hoxie

Braselton, GA

Location

OUR LOCATION

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2710 Sherman Avenue

Vicksburg, MS  39183

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