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Glad Federated Sponsors Scholarship Fundraiser
By Tricia Hall
Sojourner’s Truth Reporter
Fine dining, entertainment and service describe the fifth
annual October Jazz Breeze scholarship fundraiser dinner
sponsored by Glad Federation. The October 19, 2014 event was
held at Ramada Hotel in Toledo.
Mary Caldwell-Simmons delivered a warm welcome to all event
guests, Larry Jones served as master of ceremony and Barbara
Campbell provided the invocation. Vocalist Deborah Gardner
serenaded guests. Glad Federation members acknowledged the
scholarship recipients: Alaina Durden, Celeste Wade, Tamara
Young, Taylor Johnson and Lauren Poellnitz.
Durden graduated from St Ursula Academy and is currently
enrolled at The Ohio State University. “The Glad scholarship
was a great experience, because it allowed me to pay for
books in college. I didn’t expect that expense. I’m grateful
for this opportunity.” Alaina’s mother Yolanda Durden
accompanied her daughter to the reception and was also
appreciative of her daughter’s scholarship. “I’m so proud of
Alaina. Glad has its hands in the community and acknowledges
students and organizations that are working to make a
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Art Jones. Leslie Poellnitz. Renee Palacios. Tammy Holder.
Harvey Savage
Glad Federated with scholarship recipient Alaina Durden
Members of Glad |
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Glad also awarded a $250 donation to community partners
Beach House Family Shelter, Bethany House, Family House, and
MLK Kitchen for the Poor.
“We received a $250 donation which allows us to feed the
community. We need every donation, the majority of our
funding comes from individuals and organizations like Glad.
We cherish every nickel and dime,” explained MLK Kitchen for
the Poor Executive Director Harvey Savage. “We also received
a $250 donation. These donations are important because only
one third is federal funding. We provided over 18,000 meals
and personal hygiene items last year. These services won’t
be possible without partners like Glad,” said Tammy Holder.
Music was provided by Kalvin Hughes and the Toledo Jazz
Coalition featuring James Coleman, Al Hartfield, Tony
Miller, Mike Miller, and John Cunningham.
Glad Federated members are: Leslie Poellnitz, president;
Paula Williams, vice president; Gail Johnson, second vice
president; Constance Coleman, secretary; Thelma Osbourne,
assistant secretary; Lillie Palmer, treasurer; Deborah
Jackson, financial secretary; Barbara Campbell, chaplain;
Opal Bacon, historian; and members Mary Caldwell-Simmons,
June Cross, Clenastine Hamilton, Barbara McGee, Joyce Phenix,
and Janice Foster.
“I would like to thank Glad members and the community for
supporting this event, that’s why it’s a success and
provides an opportunity to support community partners and
award scholarships,” said Glad Federated President Leslie
Poellnitz.
Photo
Front row: Thelma Osbourne, Paula Williams, Leslie Poellnitz,
Gail Johnson, Clenastine Hamilton, Constance Coleman; Back
row: Joyce Phenix, Lillie Palmer, Janice Foster, Barbara
Campbell, Opal Bacon, June Cross, Mary Caldwell-Simmons
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