By The Nationwide Council of Negro Girls
It’s with a heavy coronary heart that NCNW (Nationwide Council of Negro Girls) broadcasts the passing of Joan Douglas-Jordan on Aug. 25, 2023. Mrs. Douglas-Jordan faithfully served on the NCNW Board of Administrators and chaired the Better Washington Life Member’s Guild. She was additionally a mentor and advisor for the Bethune Peak Recognition Program (BHRP) for a few years. She leaves behind a legacy of excellent service and dedication to NCNW’s numerous causes and missions.
“Joan was an NCNW pillar. For many years she supported NCNW each regionally and on the nationwide degree. She might be sorely missed. Sending my deepest sympathy to the household,” remarked NCNW Nationwide Chair Dr. A. Lois Keith.
“Mrs. Joan Douglas was a sort, beneficiant, and loving individual, and might be vastly missed,” stated NCNW Basic Counsel Janice Mathis.
“Considered one of NCNW’s legends who was all the time current supporting NCNW’s mission, milestones, and the imaginative and prescient of our founder and management by the years. My coronary heart is heavy, however I do know she is hovering in Heaven. My condolences to Mrs. Joan Douglas-Jordan’s household and mates,” remarked NCNW Board Member Dawna Michelle Fields.
“She might be missed for positive,” stated NCNW Board Member Helena Johnson.
“Joan was a real and devoted NCNW member,” remarked NCNW Board Member Alotta Taylor.
Mrs. Douglas-Jordan might be laid to relaxation in Virginia. The household has requested no visits to the house at the moment, however will vastly recognize telephone calls and playing cards.
About NCNW
Nationwide Council Negro Girls (NCNW) is an “group of organizations,” comprised of 330 campus and community-based sections and 33 nationwide girls’s organizations that enlightens, conjures up, and connects greater than 2,000,000 ladies and men. Its mission is to guide, advocate for, and empower girls of African descent, their households, and communities. It was based in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, an influential educator and activist, and for greater than fifty years, the enduring Dr. Dorothy Peak was president of NCNW.
At the moment, the NCNW applications are grounded on a basis of crucial considerations that are actually “NCNW Priorities.” Our group promotes schooling; encourages entrepreneurship, monetary literacy, and financial stability; educates girls about well being and promotes healthcare entry, and promotes civic engagement and advocates for sound public coverage and social justice.
For extra info, please go to www.ncnw.org or NCNW’s social channels by way of Fb, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.
