Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship winners.
Building Stronger Futures.
Thee Family is a brotherhood dedicated to developing leaders, investing in youth, and uplifting communities through scholarship, service, and civic engagement.
OUR STORY
Chicago, IL – In 1977 four teammates of Lindblom Technical High School football team (Gary Kennedy, E.J. Bassette, Charles Adams and John Neal) came together while in Auto-Shop class and came up with the name “Thee Family” (TF). Tired of the negative and hostile behavior surrounding them, these young men wanted to symbolize what they stood for and what was in their hearts.
Members were guided towards education, leadership, and friendship. Throughout the years, TF has provided scholarships and helping hands throughout communities locally and abroad.
To exhibit strength through brotherhood, and provide an example to the underserved youth of scholarship, leadership, and friendship to promote civic and economic growth in our communities.
OUR IMPACT
Throughout the years, TF has provided scholarships and helping hands throughout communities locally and abroad.
In the beginning, TF was simply a group of intelligent young athletes forming a bond of camaraderie and loyalty to support each other through tough times.
To exhibit strength through brotherhood, and provide an example to the underserved youth of scholarship, leadership, and friendship to promote civic and economic growth in our communities.
NEWS & EVENTS
Stories and celebrations from our community.
It’s that time again, Family! Thee Family Inc. celebrated 48 years strong.
From the archive · July 21, 2025
Celebrating the 2025 Lindblom Gerald Best Memorial Scholarship Winners.
From the archive · July 21, 2025
Thee Family Annual Festival at Van-O Park, South Holland, IL.
From the archive · June 30, 2023
FROM OUR CHAIRMAN
Thee Family Inc. does not condone discrimination of any sort. We are an organization that thrives to bring equality, diversity, inclusion, and opportunity to our communities and the people that reside in them. We seek equality and to help eliminate social injustice across the spectrum, including, but not limited to, wealth, education, employment, housing, healthcare, and justice reform.
To exhibit strength through brotherhood, and provide an example to the underserved youth of scholarship, leadership, and friendship to promote civic and economic growth in our communities.
Contact Thee Family through the form below to ask how you can support our scholarship and community efforts.
OUR HISTORY
Chicago, IL – In 1977 four teammates of Lindblom Technical High School football team (Gary Kennedy, E.J. Bassette, Charles Adams and John Neal) came together while in Auto-Shop class and came up with the name “Thee Family” (TF). Tired of the negative and hostile behavior surrounding them, these young men wanted to symbolize what they stood for and what was in their hearts.
Thee Family would soon induct Vince Currington, Eric Lee, Robert Cook, David Mitchell, Rick Snipes, Ronnie Jackson, and Darryl Shavers to name a few. That fall, TF would go through a brief reconstruction period and induct a group of mid mannered young men, the likes of Victor Simpkins, Carl Estele, Anthony Davis, Dan Bronson, and Ralph Stuart. In the beginning, TF was simply a group of intelligent young athletes forming a bond of camaraderie and loyalty to support each other through tough times. Over the years, this group has grown considerably in numbers from its humble beginnings. Members were guided towards education, leadership, and friendship. These young men seemed wise and mature beyond their years. Many members have gone on to become very successful men with backgrounds in education, law, Medicine, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Motivational Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Military Service, Civil Service, and Entertainment. Throughout the years, TF has provided scholarships and helping hands throughout communities locally and abroad.
Brett Britton, TF Historian