MOLC Honors Judge Adams, Life Skills Graduation Set for January 24, and more news from MOLC...

Friday 10 January 2014

MOLC Honors Judge Adams, Life Skills Graduation Set for January 24, and more news from MOLC...

MOLC Newsletter Winter 2014

Judge Sheila R . Tillerson Adams Receives MOLC Founder's Award

MOLC Chairman John Pyles (left) and Founder Dr. Douglas E. Edwards
with Judge Sheila R. Tillerson Adams

MOLC honored Judge Sheila R. Tillerson Adams, administrative judge of the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County and the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Maryland, with the 2014 Founder’s Award during the 8th Annual Mitten Mixer.

In her role as administrative judge, she is the head of the Judicial Branch, the third Branch of Government for Prince George’s County, Maryland. Before being elevated to the Circuit Court , she was appointed in 1993 as the first African American woman to the District Court of Maryland in Prince George’s County, where she served for three years.

As the administrative judge, Judge Adams is committed to ensuring that the courts in the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Maryland meet the needs of the citizens that they serve. Under her leadership, The Vision Statement of the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County has been changed to: “The Circuit Court Welcomes All - A Fair Forum for Justice.” She has championed such causes as re-entry, Veterans Court, Family Justice Center and the plight of our at-risk youth in the justice system.

In accepting the award, Judge Adams said that she is “honored” to receive the award. Referring to when the Mission of Love Charities was founded , Judge Adams said, “I was impressed with [MOLC] and its determination to give back to this community, and here we are 22 years later and the Mission of Love is still committed to saving lives in Prince George’s County.”

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Board of Directors

John C. Pyles, III

Chairman of the Board
Albert Slocum, Jr.

Vice Chairman of the Board
George O. Edwards

Secretary

Aaron Waller

Assistant Treasurer

Dr. Douglas E. Edwards Founder

Norman Rivera

General Counsel

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Adenia Bradley

Vania McNeary Edwards

Dr. Jacquelyn Henry

Don Pleasants
C. Earl Peak
Michael A. Thompson

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Vanessa Bright

Elaine Smith

Co-Managers

MOLC is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit committed to providing free programs and services to vulnerable, at-risk families and individuals in the Washington metropolitan area.

Thank You For Your Donations

MOLC thanks all who donated winter accessories during our Mitten Mixer.

Special thanks to the members of Judge Adams's investment club, who donated on her behalf $2500, and to MOLC General Counsel Norman Rivera who donated $2,000.

Members of Judge Adams's investment club
present check to Vanessa Bright, MOLC
co-manager, at Mitten Mixer.

MOLC's Life Skills Graduation Set for January 24

MOLC is gearing up to graduate 15 students who have completed the fall/winter 2014 Life Skills/Work Readiness Program (LSWRP). The graduation ceremony will be held Friday, January 24, 2014, 10:00 a.m., at MOLC, 6180 Old Central Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20743.

In partnership with Giant Food, LSWRP is a three-month program aimed at developing participants’ self-esteem, transforming their thinking and behavior, and providing them with essential skills so that they will be successful in the workplace and in life.

Among the graduates are Keith Elum and Laura Fleming.

Keith, who says he is now seven months alcohol free and three years drug free, was referred to MOLC by his recovery coach at the Prince George's County Health Center. "At one point in my life I had an 'I don't care' attitude," said Keith. Coming to the Mission of Love has been very positive, and has kept me motivated. Being here has been positive."

Laura, who has been a stay-at-home mother, learned about MOLC from her sister who works for a nonprofit organization. "Staying at home felt like the walls were closing in on me," said Laura. "I wasn't motivated to do anything. Now, my self-esteem has risen. i feel great. I now get up in the morning and read instead of turning on 'Jerry Springer.' If you don't know where you are going, or you are lost, then the Mission of Love class is for you. It motivates you, helps you with self-esteem and self-discipline. It has done wonders for me.

MOLC to Host Criminal Record Expungement Event

The Mission of Love Charities, Inc. will host "Expunging Your Criminal Record," sponsored by the Prince George's County and Maryland Bar State Bar Associations. At this FREE event, Maryland attorneys will help ex-offenders determine if any of their charges qualify for expungement and help them complete the necessary paperwork. Both Maryland and District of Columbia residents can get help with their Maryland cases. A District of Columbia attorney will be available to answer questions about District of Columbia cases and let them know how they can get help.

The event will be held:
Saturday February 1, 2014
10:30am–1:00pm
MOLC
6180 Old Central Avenue
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Actress/Singer Tanya Blount Trotter Among Honorees at MOLC's 2014 Humanitarian Awards Ceremony in May

MOLC will hold its 10th Annual Lighting Pathways Humanitarian Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at the Newton White Mansion in Mitchellville.

This year’s top honoree and recipient of the Decatur "Bucky" Trotter Humanitarian Award is internationally known actor/singer Tanya Blount Trotter. Internationally known singer, author and speaker Tanya is making her mark as a community leader with the founding of the social company Butterfly Beautiful and the I Am Beautiful Corporation.

Butterfly Beautiful is the social network of the I Am Beautiful Corporation, and was launched to inspire, empower and connect girls and young women from around the world. The I Am Beautiful Corporation is a company that brings inspiration and sparkle to the lives of young women between the ages 8 and 25. The company collaborates within its social network to promote sisterhood instead of competition. One of its goals is to develop community of givers who value service, contribution and collective advancement. This company has a strong network for mothers, girls and young women in the community who come together to enhance one another spiritually, personally and professionally.

Tanya began her recording career in 1994, and is best known for her performance in the hit movie “Sister Act 2,” singing "His Eye Is on the Sparrow." She has since expanded her title to author and speaker, and has presented lectures at various churches, her Butterfly Beautiful Conference for Girls and Young Women, The Urban League, and many other venues.