Kenya Harley
Founder
“I started this foundation so my grandmother's love would keep showing up in the same community that raised me, one Granny Box™ at a time.”Read her story →
Our people
Meet Our Board
Our board is made up of family, friends, and neighbors who share one belief: you don't need much to give, just the desire to give.
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Board members
Our Board
Elizabeth Harley-Bookard
Board Member
Toquetta Christian
Board Member
Tamika Julian
Board Member
Why I Serve
“Serving on this board is deeply personal to me because it gives me the opportunity to honor the legacy of my aunt. I am proud to be part of something that carries her legacy forward while making a difference in the lives of others.”
Tiffany Brown
Secretary
Why I Serve
“Mahatma Gandhi: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.””
Erica Hawthorne
Board Member
Why I Serve
“A child’s circumstances should never determine the limits of their possibilities. Sometimes, what makes the greatest difference isn’t a grand gesture, but the simple assurance that someone cares enough to show up. The Mertis Lee Harley Foundation reminds us that caring for one another isn’t an extraordinary act. It’s a responsibility we all share.”
Saleemah Madyun
Board Member
Why I Serve
“I believe Muhammad Ali said it best: 'Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.'”
Perry Ekpudu
Board Member
Why I Serve
“I believe true leadership is measured not by what we achieve for ourselves, but by what we do for others. I serve because every child deserves hope, every family deserves support, and every community deserves an opportunity to thrive.”