A woman of substance and elegance, Mary Lou Mahone played a big role in Kenosha. She was a dedicated leader and activist to her community achieving much in her life, from being the first black PTA President in Kenosha, to being a charter member of the Boys and Girls Club.

Mary Lou Mahone was also a strong guiding spirit, bounding people with love and prayer. In her private life she was a lover of literature and music, a gourmet cook, and a keeper of African-American culture. Due to her life work, Kenosha has been made a better city for everyone.

Should you have any questions, please contact Nicole Bardwell at 262-748-6647, Ellen Ganschaw at 262-654-2412.

Mission:
The mission of the Mary Lou Mahone Fund is to promote opportunities for economically or academically disadvantaged youth and support Breast and Cervical cancer initiatives for economically disadvantaged women.

Mary Lou Mahone Youth Scholars Award:
The fund provides a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior from each Kenosha Unified high school including St. Joseph’s High School. To date, we have awarded
72 scholarships to minority and economically deserving students.

Mary Lou Mahone Living Legend Awards:
Each year we honor & celebrate an individual or group whose life daily accomplishments represent the multicultural and humanitarian philosophy of Mary Lou Mahone.

Women’s Breast/Cervical Health Fund:
Provides financial assistance for services related to the diagnosis and treatment of breast/cervical cancer. This is a partnership between Kenosha Community Health Center, Aurora Health Care, and the Kenosha County Health Department. To date, 124 women have been served.

Career Exploration Program:
Job-training academic program for African American males 14-17 years of age.