About Us
The Mothers Group Inc. is a nonprofit organization comprised of women in the Tulsa area dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children by advancing the importance of education, human diversity and family interaction.
Our story
Founded in 1988
The Mothers Group began in 1988 when Dr. Brenda Joy Lloyd-Jones and Ms. Tara Ravnell Bradley collaborated to provide support for other women through the exchange of positive information and to expand friendship among the members' children.
The organization is well known for its annual Santa Community Project, which promotes books and reading and features a Black Santa and Mrs. Claus. The happy couple demonstrates that love, kindness and generosity come in many colors.
Programs & impact
From our flagship Santa Community Project — serving 12,000+ children since 1989 — to our reading resources, The Mothers Group brings literacy, culture and holiday joy to children across Tulsa.
Our founders
The Mothers Group was founded in 1988 by Dr. Brenda Joy Lloyd-Jones and Ms. Tara Ravnell Bradley, building a legacy of friendship, service and holiday joy that continues today.
Board of Directors
Leadership guiding The Mothers Group Inc. (as published 2026).
Officers
Tangie Jones
President
Yvonne Underwood Holmes
Vice President
H. Cynthia Pierce, Esq.
Treasurer
Kimberly Blake
Secretary
Dr. Brenda Joy Lloyd-Jones
Founder
Tara Ravnell Bradley
Founder
Members
- Amia Blake
- Carlisha Williams Bradley
- Michelle Claybon
- Carmela Hill
- Yvonne Hovell
- Kimberly Johnson
- Dr. Angela Jones
- Dr. Jenice Jones
- Dr. Melissa Jones-Chunu
- Judi Nation
- Helga Price
- Dana Richardson
- Shannon Robinson
- Sherelle Robinson
- Sheila R. Shields
- Brie Shillingford
- Charlotte Shillingford
- Tyne Shillingford
- Leslie Wade
- Dr. Nicole Washington
- Marie Jones Williams
- Rita Williams