Be the Change
“Strengthening Families with Missing Loved Ones and Reducing the Incidence in Minority Communities”
– Dock ellis Foundation –
Finding the Missing, Healing Communities Together
Our mission at the Dock Ellis Foundation is to strengthen minority communities by ensuring the safe return of missing persons and standing with victims of violent crimes and sex trafficking.
1.2K
Missing Person Cases
5.6K
Hotline Calls
10K
Victims Served
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Successful Campaigns
Our Vision
We strive for a society where every missing person, regardless of race or ethnicity, receives equal attention and support. Our goal is to eliminate disparities, ensuring every missing person is valued, their stories heard, and their safe return a shared priority.
Our Mission
Our mission at the Dock Ellis Foundation is to strengthen minority communities by ensuring the safe return of missing persons and standing with victims of violent crimes and sex trafficking. We uphold the principle that every individual, regardless of their socio-economic background, deserves safety and representation.
Missing Person
We empower minority communities by ensuring the safe return of missing persons and supporting victims of violent crimes and sex trafficking. We are dedicated to creating a society where everyone receives the care and resources they deserve, regardless of socio-economic background.
Missing Murdered
– DOCK ELLIS FOUNDATION –
Seeking the Lost, Bridging the Gap
We recognize the unique struggles that minorities encounter within the justice system—struggles that are often compounded by racial bias, economic hardship, and a lack of accessible resources. Our services are designed to bridge these gaps. We offer comprehensive support that includes emotional counseling, legal assistance, and community outreach programs aimed at raising awareness and fostering solidarity. By working closely with each family and individual, we ensure that their voices are heard, and their stories are told, amplifying their calls for justice.
The Dock Ellis Foundation is more than an organization; we are a community of survivors, advocates, and allies. We celebrate the strength and resilience of those we serve, and we are dedicated to transforming pain into purpose. Through our collective efforts, we aim to create a world where every victim and their family can find solace, support, and the justice they deserve. Together, we can heal, rise, and forge a brighter path forward.
Seek justice, enhance visibility, and ensure that no one is left behind or forgotten
At the Dock Ellis Foundation, we stand as a pillar of support and a beacon of hope for families and individuals in underserved communities who have endured the unimaginable pain of having a missing or murdered loved one or being a victim of violent crime. We understand the profound challenges and systemic barriers that minorities face when seeking justice. As a survivor-led organization, we bring not only our expertise but also our empathy, born from our own experiences. Our mission is to provide the care, resources, and advocacy needed to navigate these traumatic situations and to inspire resilience and healing within our communities.
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OUR CAUSES
Providing crucial resources and emotional aid to families searching for their missing loved ones, fostering hope and connection
Missing Person Support
Offering comprehensive care and advocacy for victims of trauma, ensuring they receive the support needed to heal and rebuild.
Victim Assistance
Empowering at-risk youth with guidance and mentorship to foster resilience, hope, and a brighter future through community support.
At-Risk Youth Program
UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENT ALERTS
Ashanti Alert
Missing adults who are endangered or have been involuntarily abducted or kidnapped.
Individuals over the age of 17 who fall outside the scope of America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response (AMBER) Alerts and Silver Alerts.
Missing adults with special needs or circumstances.
AMBER Alert
Perhaps the most recognized alert, an AMBER (America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response) Alert is sent to the public when a child has been abducted or believed to be in danger of death, sexual assault or bodily injury.
Ebony Alert
An Ebony Alert is a resource available to law enforcement agencies investigating the suspicious or unexplainable disappearance of a black woman and children. The Ebony Alert will provide immediate information to the public to aid in the swift recovery of missing black persons.
Silver Alert
A Silver Alert notifies the public when a elderly individual with a documented medical condition is missing.
For this type of alert to be sent out, the missing person must 65 years old or older and have a diagnosed medical impairment.
Black children:
31% of missing children were Black, while only 14% of the U.S. population is Black.
1 in 20 youth run away from home
The largest segment of missing children in the United States includes runaways and throwaways.
48 Hours
Black children are more likely to be missing for over 48 hours and for over a week than White children.
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Be the Change
The Dock Ellis Foundation, established in his honor, continues his legacy of service by focusing on crisis intervention and support for missing persons. The foundation recognizes the power of sports as a unifying force and leverages this to raise awareness about missing persons.
At the Dock Ellis Foundation, we’re committed to addressing the disproportionate impact of missing persons cases on black women and children. Despite making up only 13% of the U.S. population, black individuals represent about 35% of all missing persons reports—a stark reflection of deeper societal issues.
Black children account for 20% of missing children cases, yet they receive significantly less media attention and fewer law enforcement resources than their counterparts. This alarming trend extends to black women as well, who face a homicide rate nearly three times higher than that of white women, underscoring severe disparities in safety and justice.
These are not mere statistics; they represent real lives and unfulfilled potential. At the Dock Ellis Foundation, we use this data to strengthen our resolve and continue our advocacy for improved visibility and justice. We are dedicated to ensuring that no individual is forgotten and that every community receives the attention and support it deserves.
Dock Ellis: A Legacy Beyond the Diamond
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