Join MOLC As We Receive the Helping People Award; Still Time to Register for Humanitarian Award Event

MOLC Newsletter June 2016

Join MOLC on Friday, June 3
As We Receive the
2016 Helping People Award

The Mission of Love Charities, Inc. is honored to receive the 2016 William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award for Prince George's County. The award is presented annually to individuals and/or organizations in each Maryland county based on their demonstration of improving the community, solving a citizen problem through effective government intervention, directly aiding the most vulnerable in society, or creating a public/private partnership to improve the lives of Marylanders.

The award will be presented by Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot as follows:

Noon
Friday, June 3, 2016
MOLC Headquarters
6180 Old Central Avenue
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

RSVP: drobinson@molc-inc.org

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Still Time to Register for the 12th Annual Humanitarian Awards Reception

Thursday, June 2, 2016

1851 Ritchie Station Court, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Click here for tickets: $25 (adults) $15 (children)
Includes Game Card

The Mission of Love Charities will hold its 12th Annual Humanitarian Awards Reception and 25th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, June 2, at Dave & Buster's in Capitol Heights.

This year's honorees are Kenneth H. Michael, chairman, NAI the Michael Companies, Inc., who will receive the Decatur "Bucky" Trotter Humanitarian Award, and Angela Alsobrooks, Prince George's County State's Attorney, who will receive the Candle of Service Award.

Mr. Michael, who is being honored for his contributions to economic development in Prince George's County, has established an enviable reputation in real estate sales, leasing, management, marketing, development consulting and construction in the entire Washington metropolitan market. He has developed more than 10,000 acres of land for various owners in all zoning categories and has been involved as a consultant in commercial and industrial projects that now include in excess of 12 million square feet of gross building area. He has served on the boards of numerous organizations. He is a former director and chairman of Columbia Bank's Acquisitions, Development and Construction Loan Committee, former chairman of the board of Industrial Development Authority of Prince George's County, a member and former director of the Maryland and Prince George's County Chambers of Commerce, former director of the Maryland Economic Development Corporation, former president of the Prince George's County Parks & Recreation Foundation, and former director of the Prince George's Community College Foundation.

Wayne Curry Administrative
& Training Facility
6180 Old Central Avenue
Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Douglas E. Edwards Training Facility
1400 Doewood Lane
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
301-333-4440

http://www.molcinc.org

Board of Directors

Dr. Douglas E. Edwards

Chairman of the Board

Adenia Bradley

Vice Chairman of the Board

Layard Pabs-Gamon

Treasurer

Dr. Douglas E. Edwards Founder

Norman Rivera

General Counsel (ex officio)

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Chris Bloyer
Gary Michael

Jessica Powell
Don Pleasants

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Norman Rivera

General Counsel

Vanessa Bright

Executive Director

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

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Ms. Alsobrooks Alsobrooks has been a driving force in the community, working to improve the quality of life for Prince George's County families and the community at-large. A life-long county resident, she is the first woman to be elected to the position of state's attorney. As state's attorney, Ms. Alsobrooks plays a key role in public safety and strives to carry out her responsibilities in a firm, fair and consistent manner. Under her leadership, prosecution rates have risen across the board over the last four years, and she and her office have been a major factor in the 27 percent reduction in overall crime over the last four years. Prior to her election, Ms. Alsobrooks served the county as an education liaison and then as executive director of the Prince George's County Revenue Authority.

Ms. Alsobrooks has been named one of the Top 100 Maryland Women by The Daily Record (2014); received the Virginia Mahoney Memorial Award from the Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention (2014); the Gertrude Rush Award from the National Bar Association (2014); the Community of Hope Award from Community of Hope AME Church (2013); the Leadership in Law Award from The Daily Record (2012); was named Citizen of the Year by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity (2011 and 2012); and she received the Voice of Courage Award from the YMCA of Greater Washington for her work in reducing childhood sexual abuse (2012).

This year's mistress of ceremonies
is Kristina Deignan. A regular behind the podium, she is a minister, a model featured in a past national ad campaign for Vogue, and a former Mrs. Virginia, United States.

She is also a former director of individual giving for Volunteers of America, and a participant in U.S. Senate Chaplain Dr. Barry Black's 2014 spiritual mentoring program.

Thursday, June 2 is an opportunity for you to join with thousands of people who are chipping in to help

nonprofits do more!

Click here to donate to MOLC on June 2, 2016.

MOLC Celebrates Seven Who Completed Workforce Development/Life Skills Program

"I matter" was the theme of the May 13, 2016 MOLC Workforce Development/Life Skills graduation program, which celebrated the accomplishments of seven participants.

Though not in attendance, the remarks of MOLC Founder and Chairman Dr. Douglas E. Edwards were read by Francine Flood:

"[A]s you write your history, make certain that it reflects the most important aspects of your life – the portions that you want to be remembered for, and then those who follow in your footsteps will be able to climb even higher as they journey through this world. . . . Soar to the heights of an eagle. . . high above the clouds; land softly as a dove, and never be afraid of failure. It's only an opportunity to gain the strength you need to climb over the next obstacle that comes your way. . . ."

Keynote speaker Kenneth C. Williams, assistant to the Prince George's County Council administrator, thanked the participants for their "diligence, perseverance and energy you brought to the many weeks you participated in this program. You're leaving knowing how you have changed others' lives, not just your own." Williams discussed the richness of relationships – both vertical and horizontal, stating that while "I matter," individuality becomes more powerful when people align themselves with others. "With the collectiveness of our strength [and the development of friendships, [we] become a family, with one goal in mind, and that is to keep moving forward."

In closing, Williams quoted Dr. Martin Luther King, who said, "A man can't ride you unless your back is bent." Williams said, "Stay straight, and although life has it's challenges, keep moving forward."

The program also included a dance presentation by participant Charde Lawrence, a poem written by participant and mistress of ceremonies Cheila Thomas, and reflections from former program participants.

At the end of the event, Maryrose Lyles got a surprise: Her students presented her with a home-made gift in appreciation for what they have learned in the program.

Graduates of the program are as follows:

Raphael Coates
Yolanda Joyner
Charde Lawrence
Pearl Maynard
Christina Sellers
Cheila Thomas
Williams Watts

MOLC Distributes Care Packages for the Homeless

On Thursday, May 5, MOLC partnered with Good Shepherd Church in Waldorf to help the homeless. Good Shepherd picks up homeless individuals and families and feeds them. MOLC provided 75 care packages, which included toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, deodorant, washcloth, hand sanitizer, Vienna sausage and crackers.