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To honor and congratulate Sisters of Empowerment Columbus as recipients of the 2019 ServOhio Award for the Central region and their dedication of service to the Columbus Linden Community
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WHEREAS, Sisters of Empowerment was founded in 2011 by three tenacious and dedicated women. Alice' Ferguson, Margaret Rembert and Lois Ferguson who have worked diligently to change the economic position and foster self-sufficiency for the people in one of the most impoverished area of Columbus - Linden.
WHEREAS, The organization has helped countless Linden residents with financial, emotional, and social barriers through their PowerUp! Programs. They provide job readiness training, financial empowerment, productive life skills training, and home buyer education programs. Margaret, Lois, and Alice model hard work, tenacity, and most of all heartfelt commitment to the people and community of Linden.
WHEREAS, ServeOhio honors outstanding people, groups, and initiatives who make great contributions to their local communities and the state through service and volunteerism. The ServeOhio Awards recognize volunteers, service groups, corporate groups, and volunteer initiatives throughout the State of Ohio.
WHEREAS, Sisters of Empowerment established a reputation of community service and elevated the Linden community with the numerous services that it provides making them a beacon of light to the entire city.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby congratulate Sisters of Empowerment Columbus as recipients of the 2019 ServOhio Award for the Central region and their dedication of service to the Columbus Linden Community