About Us

Mothers Committed to Making a Difference

Mission/Vision

The Mission is to support the communities and make a difference in the lives of those where we and our sons and daughters live, work, and play. We do this through charitable works, volunteer efforts, and fundraising, while continuing to build and promote a sisterhood  among women who share the common bond of mothers of professional athletes.

Our vision is to build supportive relationships with mothers of professional athletes that will last a lifetime. We want to serve as mentors to new moms in the world of professional basketball by providing resources and services and through this shared bond, help our children cope with the enticements of fame and fortune. We strive to serve as positive role models through charity, service, and scholarships to improve the lives of others within the communities we and our children live, work, and play.

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Our Philosophy

A Mother’s Love

The founder and president of MPBP, Charlotte Brandon’s vision began in 1996 after her son Terrell Brandon was drafted into the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Because of the dynamic of the sports industry, she experienced a lack of support because NBA players are surrounded by the entities of the sports world. She saw the need for nurturing and support while he was on the road working all around the country and the world.

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MPBP, Inc. Board of Directors

NATIONAL PRESIDENT

Linda Shanklin

National President

NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

Louise Jack

National Vice-President

NATIONAL SECRETARY

Monica baldwin

National Secretary

Carolyn Brewer

Carolyn Brewer


National Treasurer

Tanya May Powell

tanya may-powell

Assistant treasurer

NATIONAL CHAPLAIN

Shelbia clark

National Chaplain

Deandra-Ware

DeAndra Ware

National Communications Director

ADMINISTRATOR

kathy jordan

administrator

My project

Stacy Adams-Wright

National Historian

NATIONAL PARLIAMENTARIAN

iris james

parliamentarian

NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR

sheba coffey

recruiting Director

WESTERN REGION DIRECTOR

Gina Johnson

Western Regional Director

NORTHEASTERN REGION DIRECTOR

Wendy sparks

Northeastern Region Director

SOUTHWESTERN REGION DIRECTOR

mary ford

southWestern Regional Director

ATLANTIC REGION DIRECTOR

Dr. zanthia reddish

Atlantic Region Director

Teresa

Teresa Bryant

Central Region Director

Charitable Contributions

  • United Negro College Fund
  • Boys and Girls Club, Universal, Orlando Branch
  • Florida Hospital Diabetes Institute
  • Central Florida Children’s Home
  • American Red Cross
  • Touro University, Las Vegas, Nevada
  • U.N.L.V. Foundation/C.A.E.O. (Center for Academic Enrichment Outreach) Las Vegas, Nevada
  • D.O.M.E.S., INC. (Dooling Outreach Multipurpose Educational Strategies), Orlando, Florida
  • Faithworks of the Inner City, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Stillman
  • 40 Acres Art & Cultural Center, Sacramento, California
  • Word of Outreach Christian Center, Little Rock, Arkansas
  • The Future Foundation, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Hughes Spaulding Hospital of Grady Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia
  • The Mike Glenn Foundation, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Sickle Cell Foundation, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Children’s Florida UNCF
  • Tom Joyner Foundation
  • Florida Hospital For Children