The Mavis & Ephraim Hawthorne Golden Krust Foundation was established on the belief that it can become a conduit for the educational support for youths of Caribbean Diaspora as well as the communities served by Golden Krust. The importance of education cannot be ignored or neglected by any nation. In today’s world, the role of education has become even more vital. It is an absolute necessity for the economic and social well-being of every nation, and therefore demands our undivided attention.

As a Caribbean national who emigrated to the United States with a mindset for success, I often reflect on how altered my dream would have been without a solid education and exposure to the wealth of opportunity available for my grasping. Not only was I able to secure success for myself but for my immediate and extended families. Our success enabled us to establish this memorial in honor of my mother and father, Mavis and Ephraim Hawthorne, true proponents for education. They were responsible for instilling in my siblings and I the immeasurable lesson of giving and receiving. Therefore, as an organization, the foundation will go a far way in fulfilling the purpose for which it was established. Therefore, as a not  for  profit organization, the  foundation  will go  a far  way  in  fulfilling the purpose  for  which  it was  established.

The adage “to whom much is given, much is required’ holds true. Despite the economic and personal challenges we face as individuals and organizations, we should feel compelled to support every cause which is geared towards ensuring our youths are equipped with the kind of education that allows for critical thinking.

Since its inception, the foundation has worked with community organizations, and private citizens on raising health awareness as well as fundraisers to support our annual scholarship program. The foundation has also partnered with Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery which offers internships to college students annually; some of these students later becoming permanent employees.

I am immensely proud of what we’ve accomplished to date, and I have pledged to continue as long as I am able, to raise the annual budget, and to become even more involved in our annual drives and educational initiatives.

Thanks to our committed supporters and our dedicated staff who share the same vision and who have shown by their commitment that they are willing to go hand in hand with us.

Sincerely
Lowell Hawthorne