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The herk Foundation

the History

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The Herk Foundation  is a memorial to Fred E. Jones and his positive impact on his family, friends, and community through music, education, and Christian values. In efforts to continue his legacy, his daughters, Lisa Jones and Calandra Jones-Howard with the blessing of his wife, Martha Jones, founded this organization. The vision for the Herk Foundation was formed on October 27, 2002. Finally, in February of 2008, the Herk Foundation was officially founded. In 2008-2009 school year, in remembrance of the 20th-year anniversary of his death, the Herk Foundation awarded its first scholarship in May 2009. This foundation has focused on providing scholarships, educational support, and enrichment in music. 

The foundation will soon be expanding its efforts to include other performance arts initiatives.


Licensed in  his hometown of Hernando, MS.
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ncorporated in the State of Mississippi in May 10, 2010 
501c3 Nonprofit Status in March 2022

Mission

 To provide opportunities for young  people to be enriched by music through empowerment of educational music programs and scholarships.

Vision

To revive and increase the appreciation of music within the schools and communities of North Mississippi.

Purpose

To serve as an honorarium to Fred Earl Jones, and to continue his legacy of musicianship

Meet Our founders

Calandra Jones-Howard, Ed.S.

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President / CEO

​The youngest daughter of Fred Earl Jones is the President / CEO of the Herk Foundation.  She received her Baccalaureate Degree from Tennessee State University, Master's Degree in Education from Freed-Hardeman University and Educational Specialist Degree from Mississippi College. She also continues to show her love for music and dance through church, community, and foundation activities.  Furthermore, she is a charter member of Psi Beta Zeta (Southaven, Mississippi) of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.  Most of all, she is a proud wife of her wonderful husband, Charles, and mother of her beautiful daughter, Alexus .
Music & Band background: ​Piano, Flute, Saxophone, Majorette, 
​Performance Arts: Choral, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Liturgical Dance

lisa Jones

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Board chair

​The oldest daughter of Fred Earl Jones is the co-founder and Board Chair of the Herk Foundation.  She received her Baccalaureate Degree from the University of Mississippi and a Master's Degree from Tennessee State University.  She is an author and the Owner/Publisher of Divine Magazine in Nashville, Tennessee.  Furthermore, she is a charter member of Sigma Chi Zeta Chapter (Murfreesboro, Tennessee) of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.  Most of all, she is loving mother of two children, Jocelyn and Jayden.

Music & Band background: Piano, Trumpet,  Tuba,  French Horn, and Drum Major 
Performance Arts: Theatre, Choral, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Liturgical Dance.
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