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Friends of Winston Salem
members shown (L-R) are
Sharon Marshall, Linda
Lindsay, Winnie Speas,
Sharon Pratt, Sandy Porter,
Carrie Fitzgerald, Shirley
Bishop, and Elaine Bevels.
Absent members are:
Carolyn Hayes, Kay
Hawkins, Priscilla Jackson
Wiggins, Kim McKenzie
Banks, Mamie Nesbitt,
Daisy Walker and Sylvia
White
Women's club supports
scholarships, other causes
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Friends of Winston Salem supports the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County
Emancipation Association as it gives scholarships. The club attended the 2016 annual
celebration of Emancipation at Morning Star Baptist Church on Jan. 1.
FRIENDS, a community based organization, has supported the scholarship program
for over 20 years.
FRIENDS was established in April 1992 when two very close friends, Elaine Bevels
and Sandy Porter, thought that there were a lot of intelligent and caring African
American women who could make a difference in the community.
They called a select group of their friends together at Bevels' home to discuss their
concept of helping themselves and the community. Out of that meeting, the social/com
munity club FRIENDS was born.
In addition to the support of tfie Emancipation Association Scholarship Fund,
FRIENDS supports the Cherry Hill Apartments for Seniors, Elizabeth & Tab William
Adult Day Center, Project Hope, women and children in need and many other areas of
need.
It is under the current leadership of President Sharon Pratt. The board consists of 15
Big Brothers Big Sisters
recognizes January as
National Mentor Month
SPECIAL TO THE
CHRONICLE
January is National
Mentor Month and for Big
Brothers Big Sisters, the
theme is: "It All Starts
With A Little." National
Mentor Month is an oppor
tunity to bring more aware
ness to the importance of
mentoring and how it can
impact a child's life.^
On Friday, Jan. 15,
Mayor Allen Joines will
make a proclamation
declaring it National
Mentor Day and some
mentors will share their j
stories.
"Mentoring is power
ful, and can help change
the direction of a child's
life," said Shawan Gabriel,
president/ CEO of Big
Brothers Big Sisters.
Gabriel
"MenWing is linked to
improved academic, social
and economic prospects
for your people, and that
ultimately strengthens our
community."
Research has shown
that when matched through
a quality mentoring pro
gram, mentors can play a
powerful role in providing
a' young person with the
tools to make responsible
decisions, stay focused and
engaged in school, and
avoid risky behaviors.
Mentoring relation
ships are basic human con
nections that let a young
person know that they mat
ter, and mentors are there
to help and encourage
them in a unique and posi
tive way. As we focus on
engaging more of the com
munity in volunteering as
mefitors, we will share a
simple message: "All It
Takes Is A Little."
Big Brothers Big
l
Sisters Services Inc. serves
Forsyth and Davie County
working with more than
500 children each year. To
get involved and learn
more about becoming a
mentor, contact Big
Brothers Big Sisters at
336-724-7993 or email
volunteer@bbbsnc .org.
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