The Shani E Duplessy Memorial Scholarship was established
in 2011 by her parents in honor of her loving memory.
On April 29, 2011, Shani passed away from pulmonary artery
thrombosis due to a rupture in her right achilles tendon while
exercising. She was only 31 years old.
Shani was born in Brooklyn, NY, on July 31, 1979. During
her early age through high school she began to be heavily
involved in the ministries of her second home, St. Boniface
Church. She became a cantor, led the youth choir, and participated
in and then became a leader of HAYO (Haitian AmericanYouth
Organization). She completed her BA in meeting.planning and
acquired a Master's degree in hospitality and hotel management
at New York University, class of 2006.
Shani left a legacy of good will through her charitable contributions
to underprivileged children, her devoted services to her church's
youth ministry, her community and to people of all ages.
The Shani E. Duplessy Memorial Scholarship Fund is a Tax
Exempt Nonprofit Organization under section 501 (c) (3) of
the Internal Revenue Code. The purpose of the fund is to award
scholarships to deserving senior high
school, college and universty students in good academic standing, as well as financial needs
and with a proven record of helping others within his/her
own communities. The fund will also provide a limited quantity
of gifts and toys to undreprivileged children during holiday
season.
If you would like to help the Shani E. Duplessy Memorial
Scholarship Fund you can make
a donation to help applicants get a better education.
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