UPS awards $ 1 million grant to 100 Black Men of America t %1 ? ATLANTA ? The UPS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of United Parcel Service, has awarded a $1 million grant to the 1O0 Black Men of America to bridge together the organization's mentoring and scholarship pro grams. The announcement was made by Cal Tyler, senior vice president bf United Parcel Service, follow ing the general session of the 100 Black Men of America President's Summit held recently in Atlanta. {Tyler, a member of the bl^tropolitan Atlanta chapter of Black Men. is also serving as h&Morary chair of the President's Sflfamit. I "The 100 Black Men of America and its various chapters are nationally and internationally renowned for their commitment to educational, mentoring and empowerment programs which benefit African-American youth," "-said Tyler. He added, "UPS hopes that this grant will help to play a key role in linking the vital com ponents of mentoring and schol arships that the 100 Black Men have implemented so successfully over the years." In accepting the grant, Thomas W. Dortch, national pres ident and chairman of the board of the 100 Black Men of America, said the organization is extremely excited about the potential and promise of the UPS Foundation grant. "The UPS Foundation has provided us with the first corpo rate gift that has the vision to bring the necessary tools of men toring and providing scholarships together for a value-added benefit to our youth," said Dortch. "We believe this grant will greatly assist our efforts to ensure that we reach these young minds in their forma ^ ww?r tive years and help nurture them into reaching their maximum potential." As the world's largest package delivery company, UPS provides service to more than 200 countries and territories with the industry's most advanced information sys tems and tracking technology. With 1996 revenues of $22.4 bil lion on delivery volume of more than 12 million packages and doc uments each day, UPS has a glob al workforce of 338,000 employees. The 100 Black Men of America Inc., a nonprofit organi zation with 12,000 members and volunteers, is dedicated to enhanc ing educational and economic opportunities for African American youth nationwide. Currently there are 74 chapters in the U.S., Jamaica, and Birmingham, U.K. ? -J*- MJ ii ii ? Cat Tyler, senior vice president of United Parcel Service, right, presents the check to Thomas IV. Dortch, hotional president and chairman of the board of the 100 Black Men of America. rr. . . __________ Cable 2 ? The Education Station Holiday Programing Schedule Dec. 25 through Jan. 5 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. 7:42 a.m. and 4:42 pm. 8:24 a.m. and 5:24 p.m 8:37 a.m. and 5:57 p.m 9:23 a.m. and 6:25 p.m. 10:10 a.m. and 7:10 p.m. 10:39 a.m. and 7:39 p.m 10:55 a.m. and 7:55 p.m. 11:43 a.m. and 8:43 p.m. 12:13 pm. and 9:13 p.m. 12:45 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 1 pm. and 10 pnv 1:42 pm. and N):4?p.m. 2:16 pm. and II :I6 p.m 2:40 pm. and 11 40 p.m. 2:55 p.m. and 11:55 p.m Clemmons Elementary Crescendo ? All County Chorus Old Town Global Academy Atkins Middle School Sherwood Forest Speas Elementary Moore Alternative Konnaok Elementary Kernersville Elementary Whitaker Elementary Old Town (Mrs. Kanoy'S first grade) Cook Middle School Southwest Elementary Atkins Middle (seventh- and eighth-grade chorus) Northwest Middle Vienna Elementary ACROSS the CREEK fUptnj Holies from THE CHRONICLE 0HILLCREST , Furniture Furnishing Homes Since 1962 I 3 1 Looking For g Victorian Furniture? Relax... You've Found It... Sofas Starting At $699 | ? Many Pieces Available I 505 N. Liberty Street Financing Available With Approved Credit " I j o i . \t/~i * Discounts 1 Winston-Salem, NC 910-725-5082 Personal, Friendly Service I ' FREE DeUvery! | I (Corner of Fifth and Liberty, near the new Transit Center) I Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5:30 pm - Closed Wednesday I * . * 'tt cm | i5w | ? cm i save JjOU save ZjOU | .