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Community Organizations Provide Donations in Triplicate to
Benefit The Bridges Program
Special to The Truth
On Tuesday, March 9, 2010, the Toledo
Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Jewel Chapter
#20, O.E.S., Prince Hall Affiliated and the Toledo Club of
the National Association of Negro Business and Professional
Women’s Clubs, Inc. joined in a partnership to provide
clothing and non-perishable food items to support The
Bridges program located at the Monroe Street Neighborhood
Center.
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The Bridges, an outreach of the Monroe Street
Neighborhood Center, is committed to providing a helping
hand to those in need struggling in these difficult economic
times. Clara Petty is the executive director.
Every Wednesday, The Bridges, a cozy house
behind the Monroe Methodist Church opens its doors to those
seeking assistance. When they leave, they have groceries,
an assortment of clothing items, a blood-pressure check and
an increased sense of pride. Members of all three partnering
organizations contributed suits, sweaters, shoes, various
accessories and a wide variety of foods that included
pastas, soups, vegetables and fruits.
The Community Partnerships Committee of Top
Ladies of Distinction, Inc. spearheaded the project.
Community Partnerships is one of the organization’s five
national program thrusts. The goal of this thrust is to
provide mutually collaborative arrangements between equal
partners working together to meet self-interests while
solving problems prevalent in our community. The other
national program thrusts are: Top Teens of America, Senior
Citizens, Status of Women and Community Beautification. Mary
Dawson is president. Denise Black-Poon and Barbara Tucker
are committee co-chairmen. Members of the committee are:
Clara Petty, Charlesena Smith, Angeline Murry, Edith
Gholston, Muriel Webb Williams, Equilla G. Roach and Denise
Cardwell. Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. was organized in
1964
Delores M. Bates is the Worthy Matron and
Ronald McClorrine is the Worthy Patron of Jewel Chapter #20,
O.E.S., Prince Hall Affiliated organized in 1895. This
organization is also committed to community services that
benefit both youth and adults. Special projects include the
Black and White Extravaganza Fashion Show at the Ramada
Hotel on May 15, 2010 to benefit charity.
The Toledo Club of the National Association
of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. is
under the leadership of Wanda Terrell, president. Denise
Black-Poon is the first vice president over programs. The
Toledo Club was founded in 1964 serves the community in the
areas of Health, Education, Employment and Economic
Development. Under the umbrella of these program areas,
many valuable services are provided to the community.
Cerssandra McPherson is chairman of the club’s Employment
and Economic Development Committee and was assisted by
Barbara Tucker, North Central District Governor and Toledo
Club member. |
