Melquain Jatelle Anderson Foundation

Recent Events

Congrats to our 2022 scholarship recipients, Michael Gulston, Justin Wallace Jean, and Shana Iverson Tomlin!

October 2022 Events

Please see below for information on two events we will be hosting in October 2022.

Disrupting the Hate Art Exhibit Poster - October 21-25 1pm-5pm Central Brooklyn Library at 10 Grand Army Plaza

Events poster for the documentary screening and awards ceremony on 10/30 at 4pm. Link to tickets in captions. — Events tickets here.

The Sky Has Caring Eyes

Our founder, Michelle Barnes-Anderson, has published a book called The Sky Has Caring Eyes, a way to discuss death with small children. Proceeds will directly benefit MJAF.

Buy the book here: https://www.archwaypublishing.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/832380-the-sky-has-caring-eyes

A book cover with a smiling black girl and a smiling cloud with — The cover of the book.

About

The Melquain Jatelle Anderson Foundation is a community service organization in Brooklyn, New York. The Foundation provides support and comfort to victims of gun violence and their families. In addition, the foundation partners with local community organizations to provide support and healing through memorials, events, and coronavirus-related aid.

The Melquain Jatelle Anderson Memorial Scholarship and Emergency Fund supports undergraduate students in their studies and through emergencies at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

The Scholarship and Fund are in honor of the memory of Melquain Jatelle Anderson, a Brooklyn Knight and John Jay Student. He worked throughout his life to help young men attain their education, and was dedicated in all ways to supporting the community. Melquain touched the lives of everyone he knew. The Scholarship and Fund are part of his continued legacy. The Fund is also called Fighting4U, in honor of its social justice mission.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide social justice and civic engagement initiatives that promote public and environmental safety and bring communities together. We mentor, encourage, and engage individuals to enroll in educational and community programs. We provide healing and wellness activities for families and members of the communities affected by gun violence.

Our new office space in Brooklyn!

We’re excited to support a new solar panel installation training opportunity by our partner at the RETI Center. You can have access to a well paid job for the future. Learn more here: https://www.reticenter.org/solartraining