OXON HILL, M.D., June 13, 2019 - The Prince George's County Drug Policy Coalition, Inc. held its 8th Annual Empowering Future Leaders Scholarship Breakfast for the 2019-2020 academic year on June 13, 2019, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Harborside Hotel, 6400 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.
The Prince George's County Drug Policy Coalition, Inc. awarded 23 scholarships to students in the Prince George's County, Maryland District 8 area. The students who have been awarded this scholarship had to reside in Prince George's County, Maryland District 8 (Camp Springs, Clinton, Forest Heights, Fort Washington, Glassmanor, Marlow Heights, Oxon Hill), provide an official transcript, write a one page essay and provide other documentation as listed on the application, etc. Over the past 8 years The Prince George's County Drug Policy Coalition, Inc. has given over $150,000.00 in scholarships to students, making a tremendous difference in the lives of the youth in Prince George’s County.
Every year we have VIP’s, elected officials, and community leaders, come out to celebrate with us. This year Mr. Ronald Blakely, Former Deputy, White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities offered Words of Encouragement to the students. Ms. Ebony N. McMorris National News Correspondent for Reach Media, Radio One, served as Mistress of Ceremonies. Judge Arthur Burnett, National Executive Director of the National African American Drug Policy Coalition, Inc. and Jerome Haggins gave the inspiring remarks to the students. Pastor Orlando J. Bego gave the invocation before the breakfast was served.
Dr. Valencia Campbell, PGCDPC President, indicated that: "Although we were extremely proud of the students' academic accomplishments, we were very impressed with the students' vast involvement in their communities. That included serving seniors and the homeless, mentoring younger students, working on Mission trips abroad, working in their church and participating in many school related extra curricular activities.." The Coalition presented 23 students with awards totaling $18,000 this year. Maryland State Senator Obie Patterson and Rachel Jones, representing U.S. Senator Ben Cardin's office, presented the students with Senate citations. Tiffany Hannon representing U.S/ Congressman Anthony Brown's office and Former MD State Delegate Tony Knotts congratulated this year's honorees before closing music by the Entourage Jazz band.
The Prince George's County Drug Policy Coalition, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that promotes policies and laws that embrace the public health nature of drug abuse. Through our scholarship program, we provide community-based support to families within the county with a focus on students obtaining higher education and living a drug-free life. The Prince George's County Drug Policy Coalition, Inc. represents one of many local affiliates of the National African American Drug Policy Coalition, Inc. Our national organization consists of a coalition of 25 preeminent organizations. Through the support of our national organization, interested organizational partners, and grassroots members like you, we hope to prevent and reduce illegal drug abuse and related crimes in Prince George's County. Visit our website at www.pgcdpc.com or email at pgcdpc@hotmail.com for more information about upcoming events and how to partner with us.
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