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Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship Fund

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Austin/Bishop Family
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$1,550
Raised of $3,000 goal
1 scholarship funded
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    MJ

    Mary Jane Thompson

    $50
    AF

    Austin/Bishop Family

    $200
    AD

    Anjali Dhar

    $100
    JT

    Jane Thompson

    $100
    OB

    Omega Broderick

    $100

Our story

Arnetha Venetta Austin Bishop, MA, RN, was born on September 15, 1933, in Panama City, Republic of Panama to the late Edith Albertha Trotman Austin (Cuba/African Diaspora) and Harris Harrigan Austin (Barbados/African Diaspora). Anita, as she was affectionately known, completed her elementary education at Escuela Republica de Haiti, and her Secondary education at the Pan American Institute. She attended the Nazarene Christian Church, 14th Street, Rio Abajo, the Iglesia Metodista El Malecon, and Grace Methodist Church in Guachapali, where her Dad was the Pastor. Anita graduated from the Pan American Institute in 1952 and received a scholarship to attend the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota. She received her bachelor’s degree in August 1956. Subsequently Anita attended the New York University and received a Master of Arts degree in Education in June 1963. Her area of specialty was Psychiatric Nursing. While attending NYU she did clinical training at Einstein Hospital in the Bronx. She worked for a time at the East Harlem Protestant Parish, Church of the Ascension, and at their clinic on 100th Street. She became an American Citizen. She was employed at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx when she decided to return to Panama to work at the Gorgas Hospital on the Canal Zone. She also worked at the Corozal Mental Health Center where she developed and taught a program for Nursing Assistants. Anita worked at the Fort Hamilton Veteran Administration Hospital as a Psychiatric Clinical Specialist. A few years prior to her retirement she transferred to the St. Albans VA. While there she continued to focus her attention on Alzheimer's, long-term care and geriatric care. In 1995 she was presented Certificates of Appreciation from the Department of Veterans Affairs, St Albans VA Extended Care Center For outstanding contribution to the "Learning About Patient Abuse" Program, and in recognition of twenty-four years of outstanding service to the Brooklyn Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Our goal

This fundraiser will support The Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship which was established by her children and grandchildren to continue her commitment to supporting providers and community members working to raise mental health awareness and make services available to all. This scholarship is intended to assist BIPOC students in meeting their financial needs as they complete their degree.
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Comments from contributors 7

Mary Jane Thompson11 days ago
$50

Arnetha was a dear friend, and I am co -madre to her son, Orlando; and close to her daughter, Thalia

Jane Thompson3 months ago
$100

I am co - madre to her! Godmother of her son! We were friends since meeting during her student days in NYC I am close to her children, who I have known all their lives, and know many in her wider family ( sisters) I am a big admirer of Arnetha: of her work and how she raised her family (!which I had a small role in!). I think the scholarship is a great & fitting tribute !!🌈💕

Austin/Bishop Family10 months ago
$64

And now there are 2 scholarships!

Austin/Bishop Family10 months ago
$50

She made us all better and now she will do the same for the next generation!

Austin/Bishop Family10 months ago
$300

This is just the beginning! So honored to be able to continue her commitment to mental health awareness and treatment!

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