Summary
Founded in 2009, The My Brother - My Sister Foundation is a nonprofit
organization created to Educate, Encourage and Empower teens and young
adults that have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and other mental
illness to face the challenges ahead. Through scholarships, The My
Brother - My Sister Foundation will provide financial support to college
bound seniors with mental illness, with emphasis on bipolar disorder.
The My Brother - My Sister Foundation's also strives
to educate students with mental illness on the importance of following
the drug protocol designed by their doctor and the value in continued
counseling and treatment. Entering college can be an overwhelming
experience for the most outgoing and studious students. The My Brother
- My Sister Foundation's goal is to make this transition a little
easier for the students and the families of students struggling
with mental illnes. While college is not for everyone, the foundation
will also reach out to young adults that are ready to enter the
workforce and branch out on their own.
The My Brother - My Sister Foundation is dedicated
to positively impacting the lives of the youth plagued with mental
illness that have made the decision to conquer this illness and
become a contributing member of society.
Mission
To Educate, Encourage and Empower teens and young adults diagnosed
with a mental illness to pursue their dreams of living an independent
and fruitful life through education and scholarships.
Vision
The My Brother - My Sister Foundation's vision is that the teens
and young adults suffering from mental illness conquer the stigma
of mental illness and live fruitful and fulfilling lives.
Core Values
The My Brother - My Sister Foundation is committed to providing
support and resources to teens and young adults suffering from mental
illness, so that they may improve their quality of life. In doing
so, the foundation will embrace the following core values:
Diversity
The My Brother - My Sister Foundation recognizes that people with
mental illness exist in all races, ethnicities and religions; the
foundation seeks to assist as many people as our finances will allow.
Professionalism
The Board of Directors and any member representing The My Brother
- My Sister Foundation will conduct business in a professional manner
at all times. The foundation promotes teamwork and a diversity of
thoughts to make the foundation successful.
Integrity
The My Brother - My Sister Foundation adheres to high ethical and
professional standards. All members will be held accountable for
their interactions with members, as well as others. The foundation
will be honest and fair in all decisions made by the board.
Commitment
The Board of Directors and any member representing The My Brother
- My Sister Foundation must be committed to the core values of the
foundation and support the foundations key objectives.
Key Objectives
Educate
The My Brother - My Sister Foundation champions the importance of
education. The foundation strives to educate our teens and young
adults on the importance of being compliant with medications and
counseling.
Encourage
The My Brother - My Sister Foundation is dedicated to encouraging
our teens and young adults to set personal goals and strive for
them. Mental illness does not have to be a life sentence. With the
proper education and support, individuals beset with mental illness
can live fulfilling lives.
Empower
The My Brother - My Sister Foundation is devoted to empowering our
young people with the tools necessary to succeed. Whether it be
going to college, getting a job or moving out of their parents home
for the first time.
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