The OMS Foundation

09/22/2026

Check out what we’ve been up to and see how you can join in!!

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09/22/2026

💜 Remembering My Grandmother, Ollie Mae Smith 💜

Today, I pause to honor the life and legacy of my beloved grandmother, Ollie Mae Smith.

My grandmother was a woman of strength, perseverance, faith, and determination. She raised children, loved her family deeply, and never stopped believing that education mattered. One of the things that makes her story so meaningful to me is that she earned her high school diploma after raising six children by attending night school. She showed us that your circumstances do not have to determine your future.

Her life continues to speak—not only to our family, but to generations beyond us.

In her honor, we created Cake & Prayer: A Legacy of Love, a book inspired by her story and the lessons, faith, memories, and legacy she left behind.

🎓 Proceeds from the book help provide scholarships to students in her honor.

That means every book purchased is more than a purchase. It is a way of saying:

“Her life mattered. Her story continues. And her legacy will help someone else reach their future.”

I would love for you to help us carry Grandma Ollie Mae’s legacy forward. 💜💛

📖 Purchase Cake & Prayer and help support scholarships in her honor:
cake.omsfoundation1933.org⁠

Thank you for helping us remember her, celebrate her, and continue what she started.

Ollie Mae Smith — a legacy of love, faith, perseverance, and education. 💜

08/25/2026

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08/20/2026

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08/02/2026

A huge thank you to all of our applicants and finalists this year — Niguel Bartholomew, Emma Soride, Justin Clay, and Khortney Carlton. Your dedication, passion, and commitment to your communities inspired us all. 💜

Congratulations to Jordyn Henderson, who took first place, and Khandez Robinson, who was a close second! Both of you represent the very best of what this scholarship stands for — heart, purpose, and a drive to serve others.

We pray the best for each of you as you continue your journeys. The future is bright! 🙏

08/01/2026

Scholarship Spotlight: Khandez Robinson

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Congratulations to Khandez Robinson, our scholarship recipient studying Physiological Science at UCLA! This major sets Khandez up to be competitive for both Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant school, combining rigorous science with a passion for the human body.

Faith and community are at the heart of Khandez's journey. Driven by a desire to give back the same support that helped shape his path, Khandez is committed to making a meaningful difference through healthcare and ongoing community service.

As a student athletic trainer in high school and an active volunteer, Khandez has already learned firsthand the value of education, advocacy, and compassionate care. Whether the path leads to physical therapy or PA school, Khandez's goal is clear: help patients heal, manage their health, and reach their goals, creating lasting impact in underserved communities.

We're proud to invest in your future, Khandez! 💜

08/01/2026

Scholarship Spotlight: Jordyn Henderson

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Congratulations to Jordyn Henderson, our scholarship recipient and Biology major at Spelman College, with big dreams of becoming a doctor and clinical pathologist! Growing up in a low-income Milwaukee neighborhood, Jordyn has turned personal hardship into purpose, dedicating herself to expanding healthcare access for underserved communities.

Her heart for service reaches far beyond home. In August 2024, she traveled to Tanzania with the Mosorec International Foundation, helping distribute school supplies to over 1,400 students and supporting a free community health clinic. Back home, she mentors young girls through Purpose Driven Sisters and tutors K-12 students in Milwaukee.

Jordyn is passionate about girls' education worldwide and hopes to become a role model for the next generation of women leaders in science and medicine.

We're proud to invest in her future, Jordyn! 💜

08/01/2026

07/16/2026

https://cake.omsfoundation1933.org

A Story of Faith, Family, and the Sweet Traditions That Stay With Us. Follow Granny, Lee, and Gacy through a morning of prayer, baking, love, and family legacy.

07/13/2026

The OMS Foundation would like to congratulate John Smith lll, one of our 2022 Scholarship recipients, on being drafted into MLB!!!