3rd Annual Baltimore Siblings of the Year Luncheon
Please join us when we honor the Jones siblings, Alvin A. Jones, Sr.; Ernestine Jones Jolivet; Maryland State Senator Verna Jones-Rodwell; Dr. Pythias Jones, M.D. and the late Gilda Jones Garrett, with the 2010 Gordon Johnson Award.
Neighbor to Family (NTF) created the Gordon Johnson Award, named after our founder, to celebrate the special connection between brothers and sisters. The award honors an adult sibling group with strong local connections who, through service to their family and the community, reinforce the value of the sibling bond.
The nation's best model for keeping siblings together in foster care, NTF reunites families quicker than the national average. Currently we care for almost 80 abused and neglected children in Baltimore within the foster care system.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, September 29
Location: The Forum Caterers
Address: 4210 Primrose Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
Time: 11:30 AM (Doors open at 11:00)
Award presented by: 2009 Siblings of the Year, the Roberts Siblings
Left to Right on Top: Pythias D. Jones III, MD and Alvin A. Jones, Sr.;
Left to right on Bottom: Verna Jones-Rodwell and Ernestine Jones-Jolivet
To help sponsor this special celebration, please download this sponsor form or call Donna McCarter, Executive Director of NTF-Baltimore at 410-496-8151. Deadline for sponsorship commitments is Friday, July 23, 2010. Proceeds from this luncheon celebration will improve the lives of the children and families in our care in the Baltimore area.
SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENTS ARE DUE BY 5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, July 23, 2010.
Roberts Family honored at Neighbor To Family Baltimore's 2009 Siblings of the Year Luncheon
Neighbor To Family, Inc., a Baltimore foster care agency that keeps siblings together, honored the William and Alice Roberts family at its second annual Siblings of the Year Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The luncheon which took place at The Forum Caterers was a big success with more than 210 people in attendance.
The Roberts siblings received the 2009 Gordon Johnson Award, named in honor of the founder of Neighbor To Family, Inc., who serves as its President and CEO. The brothers and sisters were honored for their lifetime of service to the Baltimore community and their family devotion. From oldest to youngest, the siblings are: William Lincoln Roberts, Jr.; Geraldine Roberts Waters; Carolyn Mae Roberts; Veris Roberts Lee; Hilda Jane Roberts Wood; Shirley Ann Roberts Edwards; and, Alma Roberts. Two more siblings, Albert Roberts and Gloria Roberts Jubilee, are deceased. "The Roberts siblings show us everyday why society should treasure the sibling bond. Together they have accomplished so much through their service to the community, their professional success and by inspiring many people over the years," Johnson said. "Their success illustrates why brothers and sisters in foster care should not be further traumatized by being torn apart from each other, sometimes permanently."
The proceeds from the event, which will exceed $2800, will provide special activities for local foster children in the care of Neighbor To Family.
Many thanks go to our generous sponsors:
Platinum
ALW Sourcing, LLC
Coppin State University
ParkerMuldrow & Associates, LLC
Phipps Construction Contractors, Inc.
Rifkin Livingston Levitan & Silver, LLC
Roberts Family Siblings
Gold
Associated Black Charities
The Lomax Companies
Silver
Harold D. Young, PA
Bronze
Church of St. Mary the Virgin
King, King & Associates, PA
SB & Company, LLC
Neighbor To Family, Inc.'s Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services registration number is CH23282. "A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE." Neighbor to Family is a 501(c) (3) child welfare agency.
4th Annual Daytona Siblings of the Year Luncheon
Thank you for helping us when we honored siblings, Gregory, Cristina, Martin, and the late Steven Favis as this year's recipients of the Gordon Johnson Award. This year's event was a great success with more than 150 attendees. Heartfelt speeches were given by NTF representatives, Bonnie Culver and Jason Fultz. Also inspiring us at the podium were our event chair, Lori Grant; emcee, Bert Reames; Florida State Senator Evelyn Lynn; President/CEO Gordon Johnson; two of last year's honorees, Dotti Lewis and Salty Leatherwood; our 2010 recipients; and, National Board Member, Robin King.
Neighbor to Family created the Gordon Johnson Award, named after our founder, to celebrate the special connection between brothers and sisters. The award honors an adult sibling group with strong local connections who, through service to their family and the community, reinforce the value of the sibling bond.
Gregory R. Favis, MD is a nationally renowned oncologist at Halifax Medical Center and is a true advocate for local cancer patients. Cristina C. Favis has been a fixture in the community for many years as a practicing attorney and provider of pro bono services. Martin J. Favis is currently the Executive Director for the Duvall Home and has sat on many local and national boards. Another brother, Steven B. Favis, passed away in 1988.
Neighbor To Family, Inc. (NTF) is the nation's best model for keeping siblings together in foster care and reuniting families quicker. We currently care for abused and neglected children in Flagler/Volusia counties within the foster care system. We also have other programs designed to help high risk families. These programs have proven successful in keeping families together through the intervention services we provide.
Proceeds from this luncheon celebration which will exceed $7,000 will improve the lives of the children and families in our care.
We greatly appreciate our event sponsors:
Gold
Halifax Health
Reames Employee Benefits Solutions
Root Company
Silver
Brown & Brown of Florida
Center for Business Excellence
Daytona Beach Rotary Club
The Duvall Home
Giles Electric
Raydon Corporation
SB & Company
Mike & Sue Walsh
Bronze
Bel Canto Singers
BZ Mailing
Coastline Specialties
Daytona International Speedway
Hayward Brown, Inc.
Independent Printers
MT Printers
Snowbird Quilting and Embroidery
Staed Family Associates
Tara Warnock, Watson Realty
The Daytona Beach News Journal
Neighbor To Family, Inc.'s Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services registration number is CH23282. "A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE."
