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Delta Education and Charitable Foundation 2020 Scholarship Award Program

By d-mars.com

The Delta Education and Charitable Foundation (DECF) proudly presents the 2020 Scholarship awards to eight area high school graduates at the Arena Theatre – DMars Conference room. The Foundation was created to provide needed services (literacy, cultural enrichment, physical and mental health, STEM HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention, etc.) to the Houston community in collaboration with our community partners. The Foundation has been able to award scholarships for the past 25 years with donations from the members and community supporters.

Keith “MR. D-MARS” Davis, Sr., a Houstonian and entrepreneur served as our host and guest speaker. He shared knowledge from his experiences and lessons well learned as described in his book “Maximizing Your Own Treasure Chest”. He also gave well wishes to the recipients.

The 2020 Scholarship recipients were congratulated on their achievements and given well wishes as they continue to navigate through this “new normal” as a result of the Pandemic (COV-

ID-19), as well as the additional focus on justice and peace for African Americans.

In closing, the recipients received encouraging words from Matthew 5:14-16 - Be reminded that you too can influence the world; “You are the

light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven”.

DECF is confident that these scholarships will enhance the recipient’s opportunities as they endeavor to pursue higher education in the various fields of study.

Pamela Cashaw President

Barbara Branch Financial Secretary

Maureen Gordon Board Member

Daphne Moss Vice President

LindaBrown Board Member

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Dave Moss President Emeritus

Fraulyn Baisey Board Member

Gtace Macklin Treasurer

Marna Arvie Board Member Cynthia Jones Board Member

Jacquelyn Blossom Secretary

Josephine Daniels Board Member

Left to right: Front Row: Sinclaire Hoyt, Daisy Chukwu, , Kya Carpenter

Left to right: Back Row: Nycoi Jones , Micah Johnson, Sydney Slyvester, Micah Chevannes, Nkozi Jones

-Pamela Cashaw, President