4th Annual Baltimore Siblings of the Year Luncheon

Thank you for helping us when we honored the Ferguson sisters, Minister Carol Williams, Minister Tracey Stephenson, Demetria Monroe, and Yvonne Matthews as this year's Baltimore recipients of the Gordon Johnson Award. This year's luncheon was enjoyed by 120 attendees that included Honorary Chair Dr. Jesse Harris, Maryland State Senator Verna Jones-Rodwell and representatives from the State of Maryland Department of Human Resources.

Heartfelt speeches were given by NTF representatives, Imire and Hasan; Founder of TuTTie's Place, Brenda Boyd; and Maryland State Senator C. Anthony Muse. Also inspiring us at the podium were our event chair, Tim Hale; emcee, Vic Carter; President/CEO Gordon Johnson; playwright, Ursula Battle; one of last year's honorees, Ernestine Jones Jolivet; our 2011 honorees; and Donna McCarter.

We greatly appreciate our event sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor
ALW Sourcing, LLC

Platinum
Bon Secours Baltimore Health
The Roberts Family Siblings
WJZTV-13

Gold
Dr. Jesse J. Harris
SB & Company
Diana Edwards Smith and Edward Smith, Jr.

Silver
Citizens for Delores Kelley
The Jones Family

5th Annual Daytona Siblings of the Year Luncheon

Thank you for helping us when we honored the Staed sisters, Blaine Lansberry, Leslie Bush and Whitney Bjonness as this year’s recipients of the Gordon Johnson Award. This year’s event was a smashing success with 200 attendees.

Heartfelt speeches were given by NTF representatives, James Akins and Melanie Harper Jacks. Also inspiring us at the podium were our event chair, Lori Grant; emcee, Coach Steve Ridder; President/CEO Gordon Johnson; Tom Staed; one of last year’s honorees, Dr. Gregory Favis; our 2011 honorees; and, NTF National Board Member, Robin King.

Neighbor to Family created the Gordon Johnson Award, named after our founder, to celebrate the special connection between brothers and sisters. The award honors an adult sibling group with strong local connections who, through service to their family and the community, reinforce the value of the sibling bond. Neighbor To Family, Inc. (NTF) is the nation’s best model for keeping siblings together in foster care and reuniting families quicker. We currently care for abused and neglected children in Flagler/Volusia counties within the foster care system. We also have other programs designed to help high risk families. These programs have proven successful in keeping families together through the intervention services we provide.

Proceeds from this luncheon celebration which will exceed $18,000 will improve the lives of the children and families in our care.

We greatly appreciate our event sponsors:

Platinum
Bahama House/Best Western Plus Aku Tiki Inn
Halifax Health Foundation
Bert & Julie Reames/Prudential Insurance
Staed Family Associates
The Staed Family
Vision H.R.

Gold
Checkered Flag Committee
CiCi & Hyatt Brown
Daytona State College Foundation
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Jon Hall Ritchey Automotive
Root Organization

Sliver
Crotty, Bartlett & Kelly PA
Daytona International Speedway
Rotary Club of Daytona Beach

Bronze
BZ Mailing Services
Gail Camputaro/Linda Merrell
Center for Business Excellence
Coastline Specialties
Cobb Cole PA
Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Theresa Doan/GDAF Investments
Duvall Home/Martin Favis
Father Lopez Catholic High School
Hayward Brown
Bob and Sandy Lloyd
Maximum Security
M & T Printers
Brandon S. Perry, CPA, PA
River Lily Inn Bed & Breakfast
Sagemark Consulting
Snowbird Quilting & Embroidery
TD Bank
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
USTA Florida
Tara Warnock
Wholesale Lighting

Friends of NTF
Mandy Rossmeyer Campbell
Denise Carley
Marilyn Coble
Daytona College
Dr. & Mrs. Edward Favis
Dr. & Mrs. Gregory Favis
Food Supply, Inc.
David & Ruth Fox
Dr. & Mrs. Mark Gillespy
Morgan Gilreath, Jr.
Mary Anne Jackson-Trumbull
Ed & Pauline Lacey
Bob Lemoine
Frank Mannino
Maui Nix
Sandra Parker
Joyce Shanahan
Jackson Simmonds, Stylist

Neighbor To Family, Inc.'s Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services registration number is CH23282. "A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE."

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Nominate your favorite adult sibling group!
Neighbor To Family to honor siblings at its 2011 Atlanta Siblings of the Year Event

Neighbor To Family will honor an adult sibling group at its first Atlanta Siblings of the Year Luncheon in May 2011.

Neighbor To Family (NTF) established the Gordon Johnson Award, named after our founder, to honor the special sibling bond and to recognize local sibling groups whose lives exemplify the importance of the sibling relationship. A recipient of the Purpose Prize, Mr. Johnson has been honored as an innovator over the age of 60 who is "leading the new age of social innovation" through his work in keeping siblings together while in foster care.

Ideal candidates will be adult sibling groups with a strong local connection who, through service to their family and community, reinforce the beauty and value of a sibling bond. Selection is based on the following criteria:
1) Be part of a local sibling group with at least one sibling residing locally;
2) Length of residence locally;
3) Demonstrated effective community involvement;
4) Documented leadership contributions; and
5) Willingness to share openly about the sibling bond.

To nominate your favorite siblings, please download a 2011 Atlanta Siblings of the Year application or call Jody Howard, Education and Support Services Manager at 404-315-0100 Ext. 125.

Deadline for nomination submission is Friday, December 31, 2010.

The Gordon Johnson Award will be presented at Neighbor to Family's Siblings of the Year Luncheon to be held in May 2011. Proceeds from this celebration will go to enhance services for abused and neglected children under the care of NTF in the Metro-Atlanta area. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jody Howard at the telephone number shown above or via email at jhoward@ntf.org.

 

We greatly appreciate our event sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor
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Platinum
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Gold
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Silver
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Bronze
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3rd Annual Baltimore Siblings of the Year Luncheon

Thank you for helping us when we honored the Jones siblings, the late Gilda Jones Garrett; Alvin A. Jones, Sr.; Ernestine Jones Jolivet; Dr. Pythias D. Jones III, M.D.; and, The Honorable Verna Jones-Rodwell as this year's recipients of the Gordon Johnson Award.

This year's event was a great success with more than 160 attendees. Heartfelt speeches were given by former Maryland DHR Secretary Brenda Donald, now of the Annie Casey Foundation and NTF foster child, Alex Love. Also inspiring us at the podium were our event chair and NTF national board member, Ackneil Muldrow, II; emcee, Denise Koch of WJZ 13's Eyewitness News; Jo Ann Jolivet, Retired Colonel; President/CEO Gordon Johnson; and, one of last year's honorees, Alma Roberts. Ernestine Jones Jolivet accepted this year's award on behalf of her brothers and sisters.

Neighbor to Family created the Gordon Johnson Award, named after our founder, to celebrate the special connection between brothers and sisters. The award honors an adult sibling group with strong local connections who, through service to their family and the community, reinforce the value of the sibling bond.

Proceeds from this luncheon celebration will provide special activities for Baltimore children and families in our care.

Left to Right on Top: Pythias D. Jones III, MD and Alvin A. Jones, Sr.;
Left to right on Bottom: Verna Jones-Rodwell and Ernestine Jones-Jolivet

We greatly appreciate our event sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor
ALW Sourcing, LLC

Platinum
Associated Black Charities
Banks Construction & Development Company, Inc.
Bon Secours Baltimore Health System
ParkerMuldrow & Associates, LLC
The Jones Siblings
The Roberts Siblings
WJZ TV -13

Gold
Stewart and Penelope Taylor
The Lomax Companies

Silver
Grant Capital Management
SB & Company, LLC
Total Health Care, Inc

Bronze
Alzheimer's Association
American Minority Contractors & Businesses Association
Randall & Sonnier, LLC