Charmaine Washington, Chanda Washington, and Joan Surgent comprise the team behind Mothers & Caretakers Mending Family Foundations.

Having advocated for her own child in the school-to-prison pipeline, Charmaine Washington has spent nearly ten years working with non-profit organizations involved in juvenile justice. Chanda Washington, daughter of Charmaine, is currently a full-time Specialty Banker at Harrah’s Casino and has been involved with Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children (FFLIC) for the past year. Joan Surgent, a native of Louisiana, brings a wealth of experience in finance and accounting having worked as a staff accountant in the healthcare industry for over 20 years.

Together, Charmaine, Chanda, and Joan are providing crucial resources for families with children caught in the school-to-prison pipeline through their catering services.