Empowering Motherless Daughters

Welcome to the

Bettie D. Gonzalez Foundation of Hope

The Foundation was established and named in honor of our beloved mother. She was the personification of love with a servant heart. For many years, she fought a rare form of cancer with courage and dignity. At the age of 38, she lost her battle, leaving six children (Michele, Suzy, Ken, Beth, Cheryl & Andrea) motherless, ages 7-16. Although we only had our mother for a short time, she taught us well. Her loving and compassionate spirit lives on in each of us. Our hope is that this foundation creates a legacy that would make her proud. Our mission is to Empower, Serve and Mentor motherless daughters. There are many young women who have lost their mother and can benefit greatly from connecting with our Foundation for mentorship. Our purpose is to create a legacy that motherless girls who are mentored with wisdom, love and empowerment will one day pass on the same to future generations. It is our vision that every motherless daughter will know that she has hope and a future!

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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

JEREMIAH 29:11

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Resources for Motherless Daughters

Welcome to the Bettie D. Gonzalez Foundation of Hope, where we strive to assist Motherless Daughters like yourself.

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Donate to Help Motherless Daughters

The Bettie D. Gonzalez Foundation of Hope was created to offer scholarship opportunities, mentorship, educational and mental health resources to motherless daughters. Your generosity can change the course of these young girls' lives!

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Congratulations!

It is our honor to recognize the 2024 recipients of the Bettie Dorothy Gonzalez Remembrance Scholarship. We are proud to be a part of empowering each of these inspirational young women on her unique journey to attain her education goals!

Other Ways to Help the Foundation

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