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v/? ? ? vuiviv Young Shows Concern and Displays Leadership A* B> \r \L RICH CR( K'KHK CJii t >nn lr SKitt W riter W hen most people think of community leaders, they to think ol tj>ose who are always in 4f^hu*fhght and on the forefront diicdbsing all the issues. Far too' Ot t?f*A those^ leaders w ho are behindtthe scenes working for the good if the community are for gotten* Nancy Neal Young is one of those people,. "1 believe in being involved in the community. I did it in high school, and 1 just believe in giv ing back," said Young, director of corporate affairs and community relations at Sara Lee Corporation. Young says she is fortunate to have a job that allows her to work closely with the community and get involved. "1 like to think 1 have some skills and abilities, and I want to. share them with the community," she said. . Young lives in of Blues Creek, a small town in Fdrsyth County. After moving away and working as a reporterin Shelby and Whtteville, NrCT^Woung and her family decided fd move back to the area. Upon returning, Young obtained several jobs in the field of public relations. In 1984 Young had the opportunity to serve as press secretary for the Knox '84 Gubernatorial cam paign. "That was something I always wanted to do," Young said. "The only problem I had was finding a candidate whose views I could support." After the campaign, Young began working at Sara Lee where her experiences there have been most fulfilling. "Although I've been in public relatiohs for over 20 years this job has be^tne best job I've ever jeUuse it involves every thing that I'm involved in," Xoung said. ? Young views her involve ment.in the community as an important part of her life. "Inon't do anything in the community that isn't important. Because if it's not important then 1 don'jt 40 it," she said. (n.~" Her community activities yncludiPLeadership Winston Salem, the\advisory board for the Winstcn^-Sajem Salvation Army, board for the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art. Stie naijperved as chairman _,on several boards and commit tees such as The Winston-Salem Urban League,(Qi^je Classic Fair Commission, and Consumer ^Credit Counseling Service. Young says she is most proud of her work with the East Winston Community Develop ment Corporation, where she recently served on the board of directors for six years. During 1 that time, she learned a lot about the eastern part of the city. "I've always had a concern for the lack of development in the eastern part of the city," she satd. Young believes there is a need for more African American businesses in Hast Winston and a need for the community to sup port those businesses. "If businesses are going to grow in East Winston then they are going to have to be self suffi cient. The more self sufficient they are the stronger they will be," Young said. Young said one of the prob lems she sees is that a majority of people who live in West Winston aren't concern about what hap pens in East Winston. "It's natural for us to be con cerned with what is most affec tive to us, but that has to change." she said. The entire city should work together to make this area what it could be. Young said. "I remember someone telling me that there is no huge wall with barb w ire on the top separat ing East Winston from West Winston," Young said. j She believes the city is pro- ? gressing by working together on various issues. On the other hand Young said she also thinks some things need to be dealt with in the African American community. "I don't want to sound like a segregationist, but I'm not sure it the two communities should blend all the time." she said. Young said she has devel oped a deep appreciation for the African American heritage and culture, and thinks more stress and emphasis should be placed on it. "I've found a great respect for African.American colleges and universities because I think they enlighten the youth on heritage and tradition," she said. Young realizes that she can't save the whole world, but HiL_L_ can help one person then it was all for a reason." She said she has always wanted to make a dif ference from her marching for civil rights and fighting injus tices. ' Young said she is most excited about the Children's Olympic ticket fund, where Sara Lee will take under privileged children to the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. "These are the types of pro grams I enjoy, because it gives children and opportunity and a chance they never would have had. And you never know how that child is going to be inspired," she said. Young says the children need to develop some form of hope. Unfortunately most children as well as adults base their hope on NV Xancy Young their economic status. "If 1 could have one thing for the community it would he to create enough good-paying jobs for everyone in the community." she said. The government can make as many laws and pass as many bills. Young says. But without economic equality what good w ill it do? "You can't win people's hearts if they're hungry and cold," Welfare Refofm Program May Affect Over 1500 Forsyth County Residents H\ JOHN HINTON Chimin lc Senior Slatt Writer Gov. Jim Hunt, D-N.C., has received the federal waivers he requested to fully implement Work First, a welfare reform pro gram that may affect up to 1,500 Forsyth County residents by July 1. "The clock will start on tfietnsaid Dan Beerman, the county's director of-social work services. "They will have to sign personal responsibility contracts giving them a two-year limit on cash benefits. The rules are going to change because of these waivers. There are some parts that the state is putting together." Hunt requested the waivers in September and sent a letter to President Clinton on Jan. 25 urg ing him to intervene and speed up approval of the waivers. Approval of the waivers had become bogged down because of the fed eral government shutdown. The w'aivers allow the state to place a family cap. sending a signal that welfare recipients need to take responsibility for family planning. Food stamps and Medicaid health coverage for the child would not he affected. The waivers also allow the state to apply sanctions to parents who fail to meet Work First requirements, including reduced benefits for up to 24 months. Work First will eventu ally affect more than 12.480 peo ple in Forsvth County that receive Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). The average monthly payment is $223.57. There are 20.121 people receiving food stamps totaling $159.73 per month, according to county statis tics. Work First will begin with about 35.000 parents statewide with school-age children, two-par ent families and parents who ware working at least 30 hours per week. "People will not be punished from accumulating wealth, ' Beer man said. Work First reyamps the former Job Opportunity and Basic Skills (JOBS) program, which focused more on long-term train ing.In its First five months. Work First has eclipsed the record ot JOBS by putting 9.231) welfare recipients into jobs. FINAL REDUCTIONS! 7 jv. ? Do: from s^rrofrs*K i MmmMk nw^^u,:^ ? Mens ? Accessories ? Missy Sports Wear ? Juniors ? Intimate Apparel ? Special Sales ? Childrens ? Shoes ? Dresses or Clinique purchase! Receive your FREE gift with any S15 | OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 10A M. ? 9 P.M. J OPEN SUNDAY 12:30 P M. - 6 P M | Dillard s welcomes Dillard s charge, Visa. MasterCard. American Express Omer s Club & Discover | HANES M<\Ll 659-1515 |
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