Mary J. Blige Teams up With Steve Stoute To Form Woman Empowerment Foundation

The queen of R&B, Mary J. Blige has teamed up with good friend, Steve Stoute, COO of Translation Brand Consultation and Brand Imaging to announce the formation of a new charity called F.F.A.W.N. (the Foundation For the Advancement of Women Now, Inc.) Billboard.biz is reporting that the organization which is said to be aimed at “inspiring women” will be officially announced this Friday.

The organization reportedly will offer scholarships, grants, and programs to help foster strong self-esteem, career development, and personal growth in effort the help women gain the confidence and skills they need to be successful. Although FFAWN will initially concentrate efforts on MJB’s home town of Yonkers, N.Y. the long-term goal is to nationally.