Named In honor of founder, Crescentia O'Neal-Seralathan's mother, soprano, jazz lover, and educator of 37 years, Mary Patricia O'Neal, who unconditionally committed herself to the advancement of children and families in need; her father, Andrew O'Neal, who assisted her mother with feeding and clothing low income families, and was the consummate jazz lover;  and, the extension and dedication to the well being of her community, The Andrew and Mary P. O'Neal Cares Project, is a 501(c)(3) Non Profit organization started in the Fall of 2016, with the purpose of enhancing the well being of its surrounding community through collaborative efforts with the music community, and other community based organizations.