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United Nations CSW70 Women Empowerment Forum & Awards
At the upcoming United Nations CSW70 High-Level Side Event: Caribbean, African & American read more
18 honoured ‘for philanthropic service’ at Pollyanna’s annual New York gala
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the organizers got an opportunity to get all dressed up and just read more
Founder's Bio
Donna Moore-Stewart, “Aunty Donna”
Founder, CEO
Donna Stewart, affectionately known as Aunty Donna, is married to her devoted husband, Carl Stewart. Together, they are blessed with twin sons, Jahleel and Jahzeel.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Donna Moore-Stewart is the second of six siblings and the eldest daughter. Growing up, she worked alongside her mother, peddling and striving to help sustain their household. These humble beginnings instilled in Donna, resilience, strength, and a natural ability to lead.
From an early age, she developed a gift for recognizing needs, finding solutions, and giving more than she received. She has always been determined to reach higher, embrace challenges, and surpass expectations.
In 2019, Donna Moore-Stewart became the Executive Director of The Pollyanna Project, Inc., a nonprofit founded in 1994 by her late mother, Ms. Polly. Carrying forward her mother’s legacy, Donna has expanded the mission to serve children and families both locally and abroad. Her work was featured on News 12 The Bronx,USA, Sierra Leone News, West Africa, The Jamaica Gleaner, The Jamaica Observer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), where she shared best practices in building community and carrying out the Pollyanna Project Vision and Mission
Guided by the Pollyanna Project motto, “Helping One Hand at a Time,” Donna Stewart continues to dedicate her life to service, empowering children, uplifting families, and making a lasting impact in her communities globally.
SEWING DREAMS Kakendema, Sierra Leone
In 2024, The Pollyanna Project made a promise to the people of Kakendema, Sierra Leone a promise to help teach the community how to “fish” not just provide temporary aid.
Through our Sewing Dreams Initiative, we are committed to helping the village build sustainable skills that lead to independence and long-term opportunity.
In the summer of 2026, The Pollyanna Project will install sewing machines and computers in Kakendema. These resources will allow young people in the village to learn practical skills such as sewing, design, and basic computer literacy skills that can lead to employment, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment.
Our goal is simple: To help the youth of the village become self-sufficient, confident, and independent, creating opportunities not only for themselves but for future generations.
You can help make this vision a reality.
We invite you to shop at our Amazon store and support this initiative by helping us furnish the training facility with the tools and equipment needed to give these young people a meaningful start.
Together, we can help sew dreams into reality one life, one skill, and one opportunity at a time.
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The Pollyanna Project believes in the power of education as a transformative force, capable of changing the trajectory of a child’s life.
Ensuring that children are not simply given help, but are empowered with meaningful resources and opportunities that level the playing field.
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IMPACT TO DATE
150,000
Families Helped
50,000+
School Supplies & Books Donated
20,000+
Backpacks Donated
$10,000
Scholarships Awarded
400+
Electronic Devices Donated
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109 West 7th Street
Mt. Vernon, NY