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Renaissance Chapter Captures Top Award for Its School Computer Program
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2/6/2007
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The Renaissance (Detroit, MI) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, under the leadership of Joya Harris-Sherron, President was awarded First Place in the Category Umbrella Programming for the multi-faceted services they provide to the students at the Courtis Elementary School in the city of Detroit. The distinguished and coveted Programming Award presented by the national organization of The Links, Incorporated, has a monetary value of $10,000 which will be used to continue the Chapter’s 2007 educational projects. “There is no way we could have won this honor without the bond of sisterhood in our chapter,” said Ms. Harris.
“This was a strong partnership effort on behalf of the chapter working with and for the youth of our community,” said Ms. Harris-Sherron. "The entire Chapter pulled together to make the Courtis School Umbrella Project succeed, but there is one person who deserves special recognition.”
“Special thanks to Gail Stallworth, Renaissance Chapter President 1998 to 2002, who continues to provide leadership. She is the heart and soul of Courtis, never wanting credit or special recognition…she just wants our Services to Youth projects to be the best and we applaud her leadership role in taking us to where we are today with Courtis School!"
The Renaissance Chapter’s programs were designated first among 273 chapters in the nationwide organization. More than thirty additional chapters were congratulated for “Best Practices” in their programs. (Visit the website www.renaissancelinks – “Programs” for more information about the Renaissance Chapter of The Links Inc. award-winning Hands-on Computer Labs Project and their other volunteer educational and community service programs.)
The Links, Incorporated , founded in 1946, is one of the oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. With a membership of over 11,000 professional women of color, 273 chapters in 42 states, the District of Columbia, Nassau, Bahamas, Frankfurt, Germany and South Africa, the organization has contributed more than 22 million dollars to charitable causes. In 2006, members contributed more than 500,000 documented hours of hands-on service to assist communities and cities throughout the United States, Africa, and in developing countries.
Through its philanthropic arm, The Links Foundation, Inc., The Links, Incorporated commits funds to several national projects and the summer named its third $1 million dollar grantee – the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.
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