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.
We are thankful and humble for the gifts our sons and daughters have been given. Our organization offers itself as a resource to those who are in need. We provide support to the sick and shut-in. We also provide emotional support to those who are most in need. We send out the spirit of generosity.

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.
Additionally, rookie mothers would be given direction and mentored with nuances of the NBA League as it’s a business to us as mothers as well our sons and daughters jobs.
Lastly, because of the uniqueness of our children’s employment, Charlotte felt there was a need to bond with mothers and be a cohesive support for one another and protect our sons and daughters. It is comforting to know other mothers are looking out for your son or daughter and letting you know you saw them, spoke to them, or gave them a hug for you.
It is also rewarding to know that your can befriend and support another mother when she needs it.
25th Anniversary Video
MPBP, Inc. Board of Directors

Linda Shanklin
National President

Louise Jack
National Vice-President

Monica baldwin
National Secretary

Carolyn Brewer
National Treasurer

tanya may-powell
Assistant treasurer

Shelbia clark
National Chaplain

DeAndra Ware
National Communications Director

kathy jordan
administrator

Stacy Adams-Wright
National Historian

iris james
parliamentarian

sheba coffey
recruiting Director

Gina Johnson
Western Regional Director

Wendy sparks
Northeastern Region Director

mary ford
southWestern Regional Director

Dr. zanthia reddish
Atlantic Region Director

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