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Catalysts for Change

As catalysts for multi-sector systemic change, We Love Our Sons & Daughters Foundation will build capacity at the intersection of 4 core outcome components: Justice, Health, Education, and Family.

  • MEMORIAL Scholarship

    The Michael O. D. Brown Memorial Scholarship for Social Justice, Performing Arts, and Trades awards scholarships to college-bound high school seniors based on demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, and an expressed interest...

  • RAINBOW of MOTHERS

    RAINBOW OF MOTHERS will provide a support system of hope to mothers, representing a diversity of ethnic backgrounds, with resources including but not limited to: wrap-around resources, both independent and group mental health counseling, hardship respite assistance, legal advocacy and much needed information to direct and support the restorative process of rebuilding and repurposing life after premature loss of a child...

  • S.T.R.I.V.E.E. INSTITUTE

    S.T.R.I.V.E.E. INSTITUTE (SIBLINGS THRIVING AND READY TO BE INVOLVED AS VALUABLE EXAMPLES OF EXCELLENCE) a RAINBOW OF MOTHERS sister program providing trauma-informed evidence based social-emotional and developmental curriculum and training for children and adolescents as they face a “new normal” in the wake of the loss of a sibling or parent…

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  • A group of young adults and Lesley Mcspadden-Head in the center stand together holding certificates at a scholarship award event. They are smiling in front of a black backdrop that reads "Michael O.D. Brown We Love Our Sons & Daughters Foundation." The group is dressed in semi-formal to formal attire, celebrating their achievement.
    Carrying Michael Brown’s Legacy Forward

    On June 13, 2025, the Michael O.D. Brown We Love Our Sons & Daughters Foundation—alongside Campaign Zero—hosted the second annual Michael O.D. Brown Memorial Scholarship Dinner. The event honors the life of Michael Brown by investing in young people who reflect his values: strength, vision, and a commitment to creating lasting change. Eighteen graduating seniors … Continued

  • Mike Brown Lives On — Through Them

    Each year, the Michael O.D. Brown Memorial Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Mike Brown by investing in the next generation of leaders. It is more than a scholarship; it is a belief in the potential and purpose of young people who are working toward a more just and hopeful future.  This year, we … Continued

  • Celebrating Our Scholarship Recipients

    Through this scholarship and our ongoing efforts, we strive to keep Michael’s legacy alive by empowering young people to achieve their dreams and contribute positively to society.