About EMF

Founded in October 2014 by Beverly Gooden and named after her grandmother, the Ella Mae Foundation is a nonprofit organization that takes a firm stand against the public health crisis that is intimate partner violence. The organization is a realization of Mrs. Ella Mae’s philosophy of protection and superior upbringing for children as well as self-actualization and equitable rights for women.

We at EMF, envision a better world – a place where men and women have equal rights, opportunities and access to the necessary resources in order for their families and communities to flourish. To achieve this vision, we bring transformational change to the lives of women who have been deprived of their basic rights, particularly Black women and trans women.

By providing direct services such as toiletries, first-aid kits, clothing etc, we help the affected women combat social injustice. We also constantly work to create awareness about relationship violence and identify ethical and practical approaches to prevent it.

According to an estimate, domestic violence alone costs the U.S around $4.1 billion per year.

We believe that the most susceptible, indirect victims of domestic violence are children. Research reveals that domestic violence has a high probability of creating behavioral, cognitive, attitudinal and health problems among the children who are witnesses of abuse. 

Our mission is to end suffering and provide tangible resources for those in need. We hope to no longer exist one day; these problems are solvable and we work to hold those in power accountable for solving these issues.