HOW WE GOT HERE:
The Morris Youth Foundation has several programs it wants to roll out in the coming year and onward, but without funding, our programs cannot be successful. Under the watchful eye of our leader and founder President Morris, we are not waiting around for things to happen! We are taking center stage and showing others how we do it here!
Founder William Morris has for quite some time now wanted to start up his own residential overnight summer program but did not have the team he needed behind him. Now that he has the team, he can now put in place his dream camp.
We are NOT asking for millions right out the gate! We know that these are trying times economically, so whatever you can give, we are blessed to have.
WHAT IS THE MAURITIUS CAMPAIGN?
The Mauritius Campaign is an ambitious project launched by President William Morris and his team. Mr. Morris is the leader of both MYF (The Morris Youth Foundation) and Camp Mauritius. The ambitious project is seeking to remove barriers and to create unique programs for minority communities in the State of Arkansas. The summer camp is the first ambitious program that we’re pushing for! The Mauritius Campaign seeks to build a multimillion-dollar summer camp that is year-round and fully staffed by caring people who want to make a difference in the lives of our young people!
THE STORY OF MAURITIUS:
Earlier this year, our Founder and Director wanted to launch a new program but didn’t have a team, an office, or funds to begin funding this program. All he had was an idea, a dream that could be reached if he had the resources he needed. Over the course of the following months, Director Morris sought the advice of another, one who could help him find the resources he needed. This person became his chief program advisor. Today, Mr. Charles Smoot is now serving as the Camp Program Director for summer 2022.
They both went to the drawing board and decided that this new program needed a brand, not just a name but something that could last forever. They finally settled on building on Director Morris’ last name which is how Mauritius came into being. Mauritius is the Latin word for Morris in English.
Funding Contact Information:
Please contact the following staff members if you have any questions or concerns about the project:
William Morris
Founder, President/CEO &
Director of Camps & Respite Services
The Morris Youth Foundation
Camps and Respite Services
(501) 626-3489 Office
wmorris@themyf.com
OR:
Israela Islam
Executive Vice President/COO &
Chief Operating Officer at Camp Mauritius
The Morris Youth Foundation
Camps & Respite Services
(501) 615-8613 Office
(501) 615-8600 Fax
iislam@themyf.com
OR:
Sarah Barger
Senior EVP/CFO &
Camp Director at Camp Mauritius
The Morris Youth Foundation
Camps & Respite Services
(501) 615-8613 Office
(501) 615-8600 Fax
sbarger@themyf.com