In Her Honor was established in memory of Sharon E. Broadnax, after a conversation between the founders on the importance of honoring the legacy that was laid before them.
Sharon was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved not only her children, but all children. Sharon passed away in September 2020, after a fearless battle with MS. After the loss of Sharon, the family wanted to commemorate the love and support she had always provided their family and all children she encountered. Not only did they want to honor Sharon, but also the other amazing women who have been the matriarchs of their family (Della E. Ervin & Laura L. Murrell).
In Her Honor recognizes the intrinsic value of a program that not only provides the necessary support, resources, and guidance so many of our youth and their families need, but also one that empowers them to succeed in every area of their life. Research shows that this type of program produces significant improvement in social development, classroom performance, attendance and delinquency, and unemployment for minority youth.
The foundation of In Her Honor is based on the meaning of the word “Sankofa”, which is an African word from the Akan tribe in Ghana. The literal translation of the word is “it is not taboo to fetch what is at risk of being left behind.” We believe it is on the strength of our ancestors that we have achieved success in our lives, so it is our obligation to provide the same level of love, guidance, care, and support to those that come after us. This life does not provide the luxury of being able to achieve anything in a vacuum, and it is through the village that we move forward. Our village consists of strong, educated, caring individuals who are committed to the principles of our organization.
Fun facts about our logo
- Sharon loved elephants
- Sharon was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (whose mascot is an elephant)
- Elephants represent strength and good fortune. Elephants are strong and nurturing, they are loyal to their family and are determined and protective.
OUR MISSION
To make a significant difference in the lives of youth through effective and caring service.
In Her Honor seeks to be a change agent in the lives of young people.
It is our mission to enable youth to realize their potential and attain success by providing a caring and supportive environment and emphasizing the important elements of mental wellness, mentoring, education, athletics, and positive self-awareness.
Our primary goal is to make a significant difference in the lives of youth through effective and caring service, ensuring they are safe and cared for in the process.
OUR VISION
To provide services that reflect the indisputable worth of every individual, regardless of where they may find themselves in life. Our organization endeavors to promote the dignity, uniqueness, intrinsic value, and potential of our participants at whatever stage of life they encounter our services.
TOGETHER WE "THE VILLAGE" CAN SUPPORT AND CREATE LEGACY IN OUR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY.
OUR VALUES
Integrity – We base our working relationships upon mutual trust, respect, and unyielding integrity. We recognize that our reputation is grounded in the authentic and ethical treatment of our youth and each other.
Teamwork – We value results that are achieved through working together. We approach our work as a team focused on creating an encouraging work environment that produces excellent quality results for our youth.
Diversity – We value the individual differences and contributions of each member of our organization. We embrace progressiveness, creativity, and the ability to adapt to change. We believe each person is an essential and important resource.
Commitment to Excellence – We set exceptional standards for quality in our work and believe it is essential to hold ourselves accountable for everything we do. We strive for continuous improvement and seek to use innovation and cutting-edge technology to work effectively among ourselves and with our youth.
Services – We value our role as a service provider to our youth and their families, and we seek to be approachable, compassionate and precise in the delivery of our services.