When Fredda Peritz passed, we lost an extraordinary member of our Mission Accomplished family. Fredda was more than a mentor, friend, and advocate for our programs – she was a vocal and unapologetic force for change, deeply committed to empowering young people to overcome systemic barriers and create brighter futures.  

Fredda’s passion for our mission was unwavering. She showed up for the youth in our programs, believing they are the ones who will reshape the areas of institutional and systemic inadequacies, economic barriers to opportunity, and oppression. Fredda showed up for the youth and young adults in our programs. She was at every event she could attend and advocated for resources from the City School District of Albany to support high school students preparing for the workforce and her impact will be felt for generations to come.  

To honor her legacy, we are proud to announce the creation of the “Friend Like Fredda Fund” in partnership with her daughter, Tania Fox-Peritz, to keep Fredda’s name, spirit, and commitment to young people alive. 

“Fredda’s unwavering dedication and belief in our mission and me played a pivotal role our growth and development. Having her by muy side as a fierce, unapologtic advocate inspired the fire in me to address oppressive systems. When people tried to encourage me to minimize the “heat” she encouraged me to keep advocating!” says Chief Coach + Founder, Coach Carmen

Thank you for your support. Together, we will continue to advocate for the voice, presence, and growth of young people – like Fredda.  

With Gratitude,  

Coach Carmen + the Mission Accomplished Team