GRAND CHAIN FAMILY FOUNDATION

Board of Directors

Pawnee Lyles, President

A Message from the President

Dear Family,

As I mark over six months serving as President of our family foundation, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank each of you for your support, encouragement, and trust. This role has truly been a learning experience as well as a real blessing. The journey so far has been both humbling and energizing, and I remain committed to building on the strong foundation laid by those who came before me.

In these past several months, we’ve made meaningful progress: reigniting conversations, strengthening our committees, and reaffirming our shared commitment to legacy, service, and unity. Every phone call, email, donation, and volunteer hour has made a difference. I continue to see just how much we can accomplish when we move forward together with purpose.

I’m especially excited to share this message as part of the rollout of our newly developing family foundation website. While it’s still a work in progress, it represents an important step in keeping our family connected, informed, and involved. I look forward to sharing more updates with you as we continue building this digital home for our legacy.

Thank you again for walking with me on this journey. Together we’re not just honoring our past, we’re shaping our future.

I continue to pray for guidance as we move ahead, and I welcome your thoughts, feedback, and continued prayers along the way.

With love and gratitude,

Pawnee L. Lyles

President

Executive Board

  • Pawnee Lyles

    Board President

  • Sheoni Clay-Givens

    Vice President

  • Danette Carter

    Board Secretary

  • Lisa C. Blake

    Board Treasurer

  • Ed David

    Deputy Treasurer

  • Deborah Davis,

    Historical Preservation Committee Chair

  • Anthony B. Curtis Jr.

    Fundraising Committee Chair

  • Cheryl Jones

    Benevolence Committee Chair

  • Shalla Gibson

    Board Member

  • Latrice Vinson

    Board Member

  • Wyshanda Wells

    Board Member

  • Yolanda Faye Graham-Dotson

    Health & Wellness Committee Chair

  • Thomas James, Jr.

    Board Member