More Biographical Information
Past Member, Cape Fear Area United Way Board
Despite her health challenges, Mrs. Freeman lived an active life. This page gives a partial listing of the causes and organizations Mrs. Freeman worked with and/or received honors from - inlcuding the school, university scholarship, and award named in her honor. If you'd like to contact us about this site or leave a remembrance, email Info@Rachel-Freeman.com.
Member, New Hanover County Board of Education, 1985 - 1994
President, YWCA Board of Directors, 1982 and 1983
Past Chairperson, Youth Today Advisory Council
Chairperson, Education Legislative Committee, New Hanover County
Board of Trustees, Tapestry Theatre
Chairperson, Eaton Task Force
Vice Chairperson, Mayor's Task Force on Unemployment
Member, Friends of Black Children
Member, Friends of David Walker
Member, Federal Relations Network Member, Commitment 91 Drop-Out Prevention Committee
Member, WECT Minority Concerns Committee
The Rachel Freeman School of Science and Engineering was named in honor of Ms. Freeman's devotion to quality education for all children.
Member, Order of Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliate
Past Member, Consolidation Study Commission
Past Member, New Hanover County Human Relations Committee
Youth Director, Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church
Past Member, Multi-Cultural Education Committee
Past Member, YWCA Advisory Committee on Empowering Through Mentoring
Member, New Hanover County Democratic Party Nominating Committee
Participant, Grandparent Reading Program, Sunset Park Elementary
Recipient, 1984 Susan B. Anthony Award
Selected, 1980 AKA Sorority Mother of the Year
The Rachel Freeman Endowed Scholarship was established for students at UNCW in honor of her memory and determination to be a life-long learner as Ms. Freeman was when she excelled in courses she took at this institution late in life.
In recognition of her community service leadership, UNCW has established The Rachel Freeman Service Leasership Award. It is awarded to a member of the senior class who best embodies the ideals of service to others, commitment to social justice and collaborative leadership.
United Negro College Fund, Meritorious Service Award, 1988
Delta Sigma Theta Community Service Award, 1993
YWCA Woman of Achievement,1987, in the area of Government
NAACP Award, 1988
Women of Distinction, Oakwood College National Alumni Association, 1994
WSSU Alumni Community Service Award, 1993
START Program, Outstanding Service Award, 1989-90
First Precinct Service Award, 1977
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Citizen of the Year, 1986
United Way, Volunteer Service Award, 1985
Represented the New Hanover County School System at hearings before the U.S. Department of Education
Frequently invited to be the guest speaker for various organizations throughout the Greater Wilmington Area
The YWCA Rachel Freeman Unsung Hero Award was established May 2010 to honor a woman who has overcome great odds (as did Ms. Freeman) to contribute to the community. This first award was presented by Mrs. Freeman's daughter, Elise, to Margaret S. Rogers for her dedicated volunteer work.
