Yvonne Mccalla Foundation

The Yvonne Mccalla foundation, inc. (ymf) aspires to raise the minority community awareness regarding breast cancer and the need for research. Ymf conducts seminars; hosts forums; develops outreach programs and provides access to current and relevant information. Ymf collaborates with and supports organizations fighting against cancer including prostate cancer screening. The organization expanded their cancer, education,and outreach initiative to include the male population for screening of prostate cancer. With the assistance of churches and community leaders,prostate cancer education and outreach services were provided to the community to assure persons at risk. Ymf's scholarship initiative aims to provide financial assitance to minority women who are pursing higher education in the field of nursing. The organization gave out scholarships totaling 5,000 to three recipients during the year ended december 31, 2022.