About Us

Our Members

Front Row:

Eleanor Johnson, Bernadette Winston, Patricia King, Hannah Smith, Cora Cole-McFadden, Fran Ellison

Middle Row:

Gloria Stevens, Yolanda Ford, Ann Breakfield, Mary Dempson, Carolyn Thomas, Sherri Bass, Bernadette Watts

Back Row:

Judy Dillard, Gracie Rogers, Gayle Harris, Lori McFadden, Esther Cooper, Antoinette Burriss

 

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Members Not Appearing in the Group Photo

 

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The Ebonettes Service Club, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax exempt organization located in Durham, North Carolina. It is a small, local ladies’ group, founded by four African American women in March 1972.

Founders
North Carolina Central University graduates – (from left to right)

Carolyn J. Thomas
Susanna M. Bell
Judy B. Dillard
Marjorie L. Thorpe (deceased)

Current Membership:  Twenty-three active members (not to exceed twenty-six)

 

Mission:  To enhance the fabric of the Durham community through a variety of outreach activities and to make a positive impact in the lives of others.  

Such activities include helping to make Durham:

• a place of academic opportunities for youth,
• a climate of caring for senior citizens,
• a vehicle for political and social actions, and
• an environment for cultural enrichment.

Meeting Schedule:  Monthly, except in July and August

Motto: “Lend a helping hand today; see a smiling face tomorrow.”

Song:  “He Ain’t Heavy; He’s My Brother”