Transitioned

The Edwards Foundation transitioned all operations to local organizations and ministries in the impact area of service. It has been a pleasure serving and supporting the work to feed children in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. The work that you supported is continuing through these local organizations.

The Darrell Ives Humanitarian Award

This year marked the presentation of the first Darrell Ives Humanitarian Award. Pictures and more information will be posted at a later time. The awardees are Denise Matthews of Raleigh North Carolina, and Depeche Mode.

Gala 2008

Each year the Foundation hosts a Gala event to bring those who support us throughout the year together. This year's event is May 17th. Tickets are available now through the website at: Edwardsfoundationonline.org.

Deep Appreciation

All of us are touched by the charity and thoughtfulness of those who have continued to support the Foundation in memory of Darrell. We have received offers to provide medical, educational, and financial support from a number of you. Thank you for helping us to help the less fortunate among us.

Annual "Cup of Kindness" Tea

The Edwards Foundation will host its second annual "A Cup of Kindness" Tea on Saturday June 23, 2007 at the Home of Gerald and Jada Edwards. This 2 hour event gives those already familiar with the Foundation and its work, an opportunity to introduce others.

Funeral Services for Darrell Ives

A lovely Mass was held for Darrell at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion MI. Gerald and Jada Edwards--founders of the Edwards Foundation--announced the Darrell Ives Award, which will be awarded each year at the Foundation's Gala event. This award will be presented to the person exemplifying Darrell's spirit of compassion, love, support and passion for the mission of the foundation.
Martin and Andy of Depeche Mode were in attendance and announced a trust fund established by the band for Darrell's children Vinnie and Keonna as well as their plans to continue support of the Edwards Foundation in Darrell's memory. For information on how to contribute to the Darrell Ives Trust visit: http://www.depechemode.com/news/index.html
A luncheon was held after the ceremony where we all enjoyed photographs of Darrell exchanged funny stories and viewed a lovely video presentation of his life, his family & friends and his work with the foundation.
We are still all in shock. Africa has truly lost a son.

New Contact Information

The Foundation Contact information is as follows:

We are now located in the Life EmPOWERment Centre.

16650 Sumpter Rd
Belleville MI 48111
734-697-7705 or 313-530-1814

Darrell Ives

All of us here at the Edwards Foundation are grieved and saddened by the loss of our brother Darrell Ives. Darrell suffered a heart attack while on tour with the Pink Floyd band in Hong Kong. A memorial service will be held in his home town in Michigan.

Darrell Ives and Depeche Mode

Thanks to Security Manager Darrell Ives, and Depeche Mode we will be expanding our relief in Africa to the city of Rehoboth. Preliminary research is complete. Details of the program will be posted as they are finalized. A trip to the continent is planned for sometime within the next 6 months.