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Beyond the Kitchen

Continuing a Legacy of Learning

Honoring the past. Educating the present. Empowering the future.

Henry Mason, whose legacy inspired The Mason Legacy for Learning

Henry Mason

The Man Behind the Legacy

A Father's Wisdom. A Lasting Legacy.

At Catering by Cordré, we believe that success isn't just measured by what we accomplish in business, but by the difference we make in the lives of others.

Together with my husband, Manuel “Manny” Cordray, I co-founded The Mason Legacy for Learning in loving memory of my father, Henry Mason. My father loved Manny like a son, and together, we wanted to create something meaningful that would carry forward his belief that one of the greatest gifts you could give someone was knowledge.

My father had a passion for teaching. He poured into every young person he encountered, always encouraging them to learn, grow, and become better versions of themselves.

Whether he was talking about education, the importance of saving money, making smart financial decisions, or simply doing the right thing, he never missed an opportunity to share his wisdom.

Words He Lived By

"A mind is a terrible thing to waste, knowledge is power, learn something today you didn't know yesterday and todays readers are tomorrows leaders."

— Henry Mason

Those weren't just words to him. They were principles he lived by, and today, they are the foundation of the legacy we are building in his honor.

Turning His Legacy Into Opportunity

Through The Mason Legacy for Learning, our mission is to empower young people through education, mentorship, financial literacy, and hands-on learning experiences.

Our initiatives include educational scholarships and CORE Culinary Academy, where young people can develop culinary skills, build confidence, learn teamwork, and gain valuable life skills that extend far beyond the kitchen.

My hope is that every young person we reach walks away knowing that their future is full of possibilities and that learning never stops.

Help Us Continue His Legacy

As we grow The Mason Legacy for Learning, we invite our Catering by Cordré family, customers, and community partners to join us.

Your donation, no matter the amount, helps us create educational opportunities, support scholarships, and provide meaningful learning experiences for the next generation.

Together, we can turn knowledge into opportunity and continue a legacy that will impact generations to come.

Donations are processed directly through The Mason Legacy for Learning website.

With gratitude,

Felicia & Manny Cordray
Co-Founders, Catering by Cordré
Co-Founders, The Mason Legacy for Learning