The Freddie Mae Leverston Leadership Foundation

The Freddie Mae Leverston Leadership Foundation The Freddie Mae Leverston Leadership Foundation was founded in April 2010 to honor the Life, the Integrity, and the Beauty of Freddie Mae Leverston. Geneva L.

Freddie Mae Leverston's Biography
Freddie Mae Leverston was born in Montgomery, Alabama on October 22, 1926, and she relocated to Chicago as a teenager. Freddie Mae was born at a time when she did not have the same educational opportunities available to her as we do today. Fortunately, this did not prevent her from valuing and stressing the importance of a high-quality education. While living in C

hicago, Illinois Freddie Mae met and later married Andrew Thomas, and together they raised nine children and one grandchild. While growing up, my grandmother took care of our home and nurtured the family while my grandfather financially supported us. As a homemaker, she was an exceptional cook; and it was always an experience to dine with family and friends in our home. She loved planting and canning fruits and vegetables from her garden, and she loved preparing healthy dishes from her garden for her family and friends. Freddie Mae loved taking care of her family and being available for her friends. She had a gift of making you feel you were the most important person in her life when she was with you. She knew how to love you right where you were genuinely, unconditionally, and without judgment. She instilled in our family the importance of having pride and accepting responsibility for all of your actions. She encouraged our family to believe, no matter the obstacles, "everything will be all right". Freddie Mae exemplified throughout her life integrity - integrity is honesty, strong principals, good character, and trustworthiness. Integrity can be achieved when one endeavors to better oneself and the lives of others. Freddie Mae was a woman of integrity and beauty; she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. It is with pride we honor the Life, the Integrity, and the Beauty of Freddie Mae Leverston.



“I believe my grandmother was very special. I believe her capacity to love greatly influenced me and somehow the best of her found its way beyond her, beyond the bounds of her own life. I feel that whatever is good in me and within the organization is that energy that she was. As I attempt to imagine my grandmother’s thoughts regarding the organization. I believe she is proud. I believe she would want us to focus on the work we are accomplishing for young people”. Reed, M. A., M.P.M. President and CEO

Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Day on behalf of The Freddie Mae Leverston Leadership Foundation!
01/19/2026

Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Day on behalf of The Freddie Mae Leverston Leadership Foundation!

12/24/2025
Merry Christmas on behalf of The Freddie Mae Leverston Leadership Foundation!
12/24/2025

Merry Christmas on behalf of The Freddie Mae Leverston Leadership Foundation!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving on behalf of the Freddie Mae Leverston Leadership Foundation! We are thankful for your support!

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service.

Hello Facebook Family and Friends:Over the past 15 years (2010-2025), we have awarded 22 culinary scholarships to Simeon...
11/06/2025

Hello Facebook Family and Friends:

Over the past 15 years (2010-2025), we have awarded 22 culinary scholarships to Simeon Career Academy students, totaling $31,750.00. This is only possible because of your generous support. Please enjoy the collage of the Freddie Mae Leverston Leadership Award Scholars over the past 15 years.

We are kicking off our fundraising season to support our 16th year of scholarship awards in 2026 to Simeon culinary arts students. We need your continued financial support to celebrate the 13th annual scholarship award. We have a scholarship goal of $3000.00.


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FMLLF appreciates your support of the Freddie Mae Leverston Leadership Award 2026 Culinary Arts Scholarship for Simeon culinary arts students.

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You can send a Donation via ZELLE, see email information for Zelle.

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2026 Apron Scholarship Fundraiser for Simeon Culinary Arts students
09/16/2025

2026 Apron Scholarship Fundraiser for Simeon Culinary Arts students

Chef'N It Up Simeon Style apron fundraiser to support Simeon culinary arts students.
06/06/2025

Chef'N It Up Simeon Style apron fundraiser to support Simeon culinary arts students.

06/06/2025
May 26, 2025 Happy Memorial Day! Thank all who have served our country and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
05/26/2025

May 26, 2025 Happy Memorial Day! Thank all who have served our country and paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Simeon Culinary Arts students and Chef Blu, culinary teacher
05/23/2025

Simeon Culinary Arts students and Chef Blu, culinary teacher

Simeon Culinary Arts
05/23/2025

Simeon Culinary Arts

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Chicago, IL
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