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ABOUT US

"TRANSFORMING FINANCIAL LITERACY INTO A UNIVERSAL RIGHT"

A non-profit 501c3 organization that teaches financial empowerment to members of various communities. As a community leader in service, we have a responsibility to address the inequities of our communities by standing in the gap, as it pertains to the lack of financial education and the digital divide. The focus of The Phe’be Foundation is the family. Through a variety of classes and special programs, we educate, assist and empower our communities in achieving financial literacy

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OUR STORY

HOW IT ALL STARTED FOR US

OUR MOTTO

Where wealth meets wellness and access meets equity.

OUR MISSION

We empower communities through financial education, assistance, and literacy, fostering enduring financial well-being.

The Phe’be Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing financial empowerment across diverse communities. As a trusted community leader, we recognize our responsibility to confront systemic inequities—particularly the critical gap in financial education—that disproportionately affect underserved families.

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At the heart of our work is the family. Through a comprehensive range of educational classes and targeted programs, The Phe’be Foundation equips individuals and families with the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to achieve lasting financial literacy and stability. By empowering communities one family at a time, we strive to build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

WHO WE WORK WITH

PREVIOUS CLIENTS' DEMOGRAPHIC

AGE RANGE
GROUP

75%

26-55 years old

ANNUAL INCOME

62%

$13,000 - $45,000

RACE
GROUP

70%

African American

GENDER
GROUP

55%

Male predominant

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SERVICE SPECIALTIES

What we Provide for the Community

Explore our variety of programs designed to match your comfort with risk and navigate market ups and downs. Trust our impartial advice tailored to your specific needs. Your path to financial security just got simpler!

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We have years of experience helping clients prepare for the unknown while meeting their financial goals regarding:

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Home Ownership

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Debt Reduction

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Foreclosure Prevention

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Wealth Building

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Investment 101

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Education Funding

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Estate Planning

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OUR HISTORY

The Story of Phebe's Foundation

It all began with an extraordinary woman fueled by love for her community, determined to make a meaningful impact through her financial expertise. Weaving change with passion and financial prowess, meet our founder...

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Sharron Murphy Williams

Founder / Director

Sharron Murphy-Williams is the founder and executive director of The Phe’be Foundation. She has over 25 years of experience in the credit/debt management and homebuyer education industries. She began her career with Dun & Bradstreet prior to becoming an independent credit counseling specialist.

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She has implemented and developed innovative programs that enhance
housing and economic empowerment opportunities, some of which have proven to be models for Cleveland-area banking institutions, curriculums, and agencies.

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Murphy-Williams has been featured in Essence Magazine, Ebony, and on BET as well, recognized by Kaleidoscope Magazine, The Plain Dealer, Call & Post, Cleveland Board of Education, The City of Cleveland, and others for the work she has done as it pertains to financial empowerment.

 
In addition to serving as leader of The Phe’be Foundation, Murphy-Williams gives back to her community by serving as a member of several civic and professional organizations including The National Association of Female Executives, Cleveland Metropolitan Schools, Department of Aging, Rotary International, United Black Fund (UBF), Founding Member of Society of Urban Professional (S.O.U.P.) and the Predatory Lending Task Force.

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