Our Story
A mother's love, made into a mission.
The Dorothy S. Wright Foundation walks alongside families in the hardest moments — when a child is gone and the bills remain.
Our Founder — Joi Partridge
January 31st of 2016 is the date of a life-changing scenario for our founder. On this day, she experienced the loss of her mother and two kids in a tragic car accident.
Our founder's loved ones were simply headed to church when all of a sudden their vehicle was side-swept by a Chevy Suburban that was being chased by the police. None of her family survived.
Our founder had to endure the painful reality that she had to plan a proper funeral for her beloved family, all while she was still suffering from the shock and grief of all that has happened.
From that pain, the Dorothy S. Wright Foundation was born — to help ease a family's burden when faced with the devastating loss of a child.
In Loving Memory
Who Was Dorothy?
Dorothy S. Wright, affectionately called "Dot", was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a dedicated educator for over 30 years and was very active in the Atlanta community. Dorothy served faithfully at her church, First St. Peter A.M.E., as well as her alma mater, Morris Brown College. Moreover, she was a member of The Red Hat Society, an organization that works to change women's lives daily. By nature, Dorothy was a giver in all forms — whether it was her time, talent, service, or advice. In her retirement, she loved to travel and made it a point to collect bells from every city visited.
On January 31, 2016, en route to church, Dorothy and her grandchildren, Cameron Costner and Layla Partridge, were tragically taken from us as a result of a high-speed chase.
To emulate her legacy and keep her giving spirit alive, it is our desire to help ease a family's burden when faced with the loss of a child.
Who we serve
Eligibility for assistance is rooted in compassion and clarity.
Children 25 or younger
We assist families whose adolescent child was 25 years of age or younger at the time of passing.
No insurance or underinsured
Families without life insurance, or whose coverage cannot meet the full cost of services.
Unpaid balance
The funeral bill has not yet been paid in full and a balance remains owed to the funeral home.
Why we exist
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To support and comfort families in their darkest hour of loss of their adolescent children and provide resources, assistance, and awareness to the community.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to bring peace after loss and a greater hope for life.