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Groups Recognized for Supporting Youth Program
CAMBRIDGE--There was a celebration Tuesday at the Empowerment Center in Cambridge as the Pine Street Committee (PSC) recognized various groups that have supported its 2009 summer youth program. The PSC expressed heartfelt thanks to the Cambridge City Council, the Cambridge City Police, the Dorchester County Council, Dorchester Elks Lodge 223, and Dorchester Progressive Temple 224.
After an opening prayer by the Reverend Baron Young of the Bethel A.M.E. church, representatives from these groups enjoyed light refreshments and were given certificates of recognition.
"I would like to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart. You are really nice people," said PSC President Jimmy Cornish.
He noted their dedication and said, "If we had more people like that we would have a much better city. We appreciate all of you."
Octavene Saunders of the PSC also expressed thanks for support the groups had shown, which was especially helpful since funding for the program was low this year.
Regarding other programs sponsored by the PSC, she said, "We will be doing different fund raisers to keep going. These are programs that we don't have the money for, but we are going to do them anyway."
Though members of the Dorchester County Council were not available for the event, PSC representatives presented certificates of appreciation to the council that evening during their meeting.
For more information about the programs of the Pine Street Committee, the public may call 410-901-1397 or send an email to empowermentcenter@ymail.com.
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