The Paula Ford-Martin Memorial Fund was established in 2020 to honor the life of Paula Ford-Martin, a devoted mother of LGBTQ+ children and a fierce advocate for social justice. Her namesake memorial fund provides scholarship monies for LGBTQ+ students and their allies who demonstrate: (1) outstanding commitment to advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, and (2) firm plans to pursue college, university, vocational training, or any post-secondary educational endeavor. The specific objectives of this organization are: a. to provide scholarship funds for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies; b. to promote visibility and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community; c. to support initiatives promoting equitable access to housing, health care, legal services, and other necessities for LGBTQ+ youth and families. ***The Paula Ford-Martin Memorial Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 85-0999059. All donations are tax-deductible.***