OPERATION UPLIFT INC's 33rd DR. MLK JR. CELEBRATION AND COMMUNITY GALA
Schedule
Sat Apr 02 2022 at 06:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Location
DIPLOMAT WEST BANQUET HALL | ELMHURST, IL
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33RD ANNUAL DR. MLK JR. CELEBRATION AND COMMUNITY AWARDS BLACK-TIE GALA HONORING COMMUNITY HIGH ACHIEVERS.About this Event
We are so excited and have some Great News to share! In 2022, Operation Uplift, Inc. will be celebrating 54 years of providing community service to the Proviso Township area. As such, we would like you to share with us as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. King and honor our community’s high achievers.
You are warmly invited to follow the crowd to our 33rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Community Awards Fundraiser Event “REMAINING AWAKE AND STEADFAST THOUGH A GREAT REVOLUTION,” on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Diplomat West Banquet Hall in Elmhurst, IL. 60126.
This major fundraiser will be dedicated to the memory of two of our organization’s Fallen Pillars: Mrs. Mattie Robinson and Mrs. Jean Wheeler both taken away from us as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This event will also memorialize ALL Proviso Township residents who were lost to this dreadful pandemic but, have not been forgotten.
This event will garner financial support for Operation Uplift, Inc. and It's West Town Museum of Cultural History which has provided 54 years of job training and historic preservation services to low and medium income, unemployed and untrained youths, and adults of the Proviso Township villages.
At this star-studded event, you will join in and remember the great passion of Dr. King’s life. This year’s keynote speaker will be the dynamic Rev. Dr. Jean Porter King, Renowned Author/Speaker, and Inspirational Coach. Dr. Jeanne is the Founder and President of TransPorter Group Inc., a consulting practice specializing in leadership development, and diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and training. Dr. Jeanne has developed global leadership programs and has trained and coached leaders in twenty different countries. She is passionate about coaching and developing existing and emerging leaders to be their best and reach their highest aspirations!
The musical entertainment for this evening will be the provided by International Jazz Recording Artist/Saxophonist Audley Reid and the Audley Reid Band.
There will also be a performance by Vocalist Jonette Greenhow.
The cocktail hour begins at 5:00 P.M and the program starts at promptly at 6:00 P.M., with dinner and awards to follow. Your tax-deductible donation is $80.00.
For ticket information, you may contact us at (708) 343-3554.
The evening’s honorees include:
Dominique Bryant, President/CEO, The Dream Academy Foundation - {Hometown Dream Weaver Award}
Christopher Chambliss, President/CEO, Nehemiah Community Project - {Robinson-Wheeler Good Neighbor Helping Hand}
Pastor Abdule Finner, Pastor/Author, Siloam M.B. Church - {Hometown Dream Weaver Award}
Mayor Rory Hoskins, Village of Forest Park, IL - {Eugene “Gene” Moore Public Service Award}
Sandra Hixon, Education and Community Activist - {William and Eloise N. Frayser Excellence Award}
Tonita LeShore, Director of Human Resources Director, Village of Bellwood – {Robinson-Wheeler Good Neighbor/Helping Hand Award}
Lawrence “Tabbie” McCall, Police Chief/Law Enforcement, {Hometown Dream Weaver Award}
Edward L. Millon, Chairman, Operation Uplift Inc. {George E. Stone Sr. Humanitarian Award}
Ami Relf, Educator and Activist, Buffalo Grove High School (Dist. #214) {Hometown Dream Weaver Award}
Takiyah Taylor, Proviso West High School/Maywood Fine Arts Assoc. - {Leon S. Brown Youth Award}
Capt. Denard Wade, Maywood Fire Department, {Hometown Dream Weaver Award}
Emanuel “Chris” Welch, 1st Black Speaker Illinois House of Representatives - {President Barack Hussein Obama Pioneer Award}
Michole Briana White, Actress {Hometown Dream Weaver Award}
Pastor James C. Williams, Senior Pastor, God’s Heritage Ministries - {Wallace W. Sykes Theologian Award}
Reverend Rahmaan Williams, Political Activist, Union Rep., Business Owner - {Robinson-Wheeler Good Neighbor Helping Hand Award}
Dr. Bradley P. Wooten, Consultant, Transformation Systems Inc. - {Dr. Percy L. Julian Community Service Award}
Please Come Out to Celebrate Dr. King and Support Our Township Community!!!
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS WILL BE FOLLOWED. MASK WILL BE REQUIRED UPON BUILDING ENTRY AND TEMPERATURES WILL BE TAKEN UPON BALLROOM ENTRY.
Many Thanks!!!
Yours For Community,
George E. Stone II, Executive Director
Northica H. Stone, President/CEO Emeritus (Posthumous)
Edward L. Millon, Chairman
Operation Uplift Inc. And it's West Town Museum of Cultural History
104. S. 5th Ave.
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 343-3554
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Where is it happening?
DIPLOMAT WEST BANQUET HALL, 681 W. NORTH AVE., ELMHURST, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
Tickets
USD 80.00
