The Phillips sisters, Mildred and Lula, purchased a dilapidated building in Bushwick, Brooklyn, in 1984 to create a nurturing environment for children. They fostered 16 children from 1991 onwards, providing love and stability in a home that became a community hub. Their legacy is being honored through a scholarship program and a street renaming for Mildred Phillips, emphasizing their enduring impact on the community. Both sisters, coming from a large family, were inspired to share warmth and connection with children in need, driven by a deep sense of compassion.
"I'm from a very, very large family, and it was eight of us... as I was growing up, I always felt extremely loved, protected and cared for... the Lord laid that on my heart, just to reach out and to include children who didn't have in my world."
"The Phillips family's impact is entering a new chapter: a scholarship program in their honor and a street renaming for Mildred Phillips, who passed away two years ago... ensuring that their story continues to inspire for generations to come."
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