About Us
Our Mission
The sole purpose of the Dwayne Ellis Foundation is to help pave the way for our future generation by providing assistance financially and through mentoring. We believe in enhancing educational opportunities, inspiring excellence, and engaging the community to foster a legacy of
achievement. A critical component in achieving this mission is to award scholarships to high school and college students.
Our Board of Directors
A key factor in operating a successful foundation is having a board that shares the same goal and mission. Their belief in a task well done, quiet disposition, pleasant personality, and fairness in all their dealings keeps the Dwayne Ellis Foundation afloat.
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Mrs. Sarrah DaCosta
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Mrs. Janell Montaque
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Mrs. Delores Moore
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Ms. Stacy-Ann Ross
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Mr. Dwayne Ellis
Our Founder - Dwayne Ellis
As an aspiring philanthropist, he invested his time in non-profit organizations with an emphasis on special needs children and educational opportunity. His passion for giving back and promoting growth in the community plays a vital role in forming the Dwayne Ellis Foundation.
Dwayne’s motto in life is “success is inevitable as long as you are willing to work hard.”
Book Scholarship Committee
Mrs. Veta Dinham - Retired Teacher
Mrs. Janell Montaque - Pharmacist
Mrs. Delores Moore - Retired Principal
Mrs. Mavis Moses - Retired Vice Principal