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Patricia Russell-McCloud, J.D. to Headline Martin Luther King Breakfast
The 24th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast will be held on Monday, January 16, 2012 at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. This is a community-wide observance to honor the late Dr. King and support programs offered by Crispus Attucks Community Center. Motivational speaker Patricia Russell-McCloud, J.D. will highlight the event with her encouraging words centered around this year’s theme: “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Life and Legacy.” We thank our sponsors, including Dream Maker Sponsors – Fulton Bank, Hagelgans and Veronis, and High Companies. Call 717-394-6604, ext. 126 for information about sponsorships and/or tickets ($60 per person; $600 per table of 10).
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Businesses Gain Tax Credits
CACC Executive Director Cheryl Holland-Jones was pleased to accept a donation of $2,000 from Michael Fagan of Graystone Bank in October, as part of the Educational Tax Credit Program. Our Summer Science Camp has been approved for the fourth year to receive contributions from businesses that pay taxes to Pennsylvania, and who in turn receive
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Election Day Comes To Crispus Attucks
Our community center building was again utilized on Tuesday, November 8 as a voting site for our neighborhood. We are pleased to provide this service to the Lancaster County Board of Elections.
Food Bank Draws Over 200 in One Night
The Crispus Attucks Food Bank served over 200 people on Wednesday, September 21, providing families with two large bags containing fruit juice, vegetables, meats, and grains. This program has grown tremendously by word of mouth throughout the community, and it provides nutritious food twice each month to those in need. We thank our funding partners
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Events
Holiday Outreach Programs Underway Crispus Attucks staff are organizing our annual Christmas “Adopt A Child” gift programs. These activities are opportunities for individuals and businesses to give back during the holidays. For information call Kyonna Bowman, 717-39406604, ext. 120.
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Patricia Russell-McCloud: Information about Our Speaker Patricia Russell-McCloud, J.D. will be the keynote speaker for our annual Martin Luther King Breakfast on January 16, 2012. Ms. McCloud speaks to over 100,000 people annually, in corporate and educational settings. Her presentations are engaging, highly substantive, and pertinent to her audience. She will draw upon Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and legacy as
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Program News
Southeast Area Wall of History Will Tell Fascinating Stories In order to document the rich history of the Southeast Area of Lancaster City, a magnificent Wall of History will display the many stories about “they way it was” growing up, doing business, worshiping, and living in this fascinating neighborhood. The Wall of History will be located inside Crispus Attucks Community Center, and will hold
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