Our Support GREEN & GROWING SUPPORTS, HONORS
Annual luncheon raises $50k and honors community members for their commitment to Amani. Each year, Dominican Center celebrates Amani, its people, and the Center’s successes with a luncheon to thank supporters and raise funds to continue DC’s work and mission. The luncheon, Green and Growing 2022, was held June 26, 2022, at the Wisconsin Club. The event smashed expectations to become one of DC’s most successful fundraisers, raising more than $50,000. Guests enjoyed an auction, entertainment from All Saints Gospel Choir, a delicious lunch and awards program. For the second year, Dominican Center hon- ored community members with awards in two categories: In the Spirit of the Founders and Continuing the Legacy . Dominican Center for Women, Inc. founders and their congregation, The Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, where honored with the In the Spirit of the Founders award for laying the foun- dations that still hold up the organization today. DC’s mission was built on their values and their love for the Amani Community. Former DC tutor, Sr. Mary Menke, Csa, was also honored with the In the Spirit of the Founders Award because of her dedication and connec- tion to Adult Education students. When DC founders first came to Amani, they listened to the women of the neighborhood and asked
them what they needed. They found res- idents wanted to educate themselves to better their families. Sr. Mary spent count- less ours individually supporting students building their own futures. Dr. Lester Carter was posthumously awarded the In the Spirit of the Founders award be- cause of his active involvement to Amani res- idents health, education and family well-be- ing and his holistic approach to wellness. An icon in Milwaukee, Dr. Carter inspired Amani residents and broke barriers in his life, career and strides to build a better future. The Continuing the Legacy awards were given to community members involved in Dominican Center’s groundbreaking hydro- ponics lab, Shelley Mathews and DC em- ployee Wesly Landry. The Dominican Center honors Shelley Mathews of FullCircle26, Inc. for her work in bringing hydroponics and STEM/STEAM education to Amani, and for her new ap- proach to feeding the community in a food desert. She has an undeniable passion for the health and well-being of her community and she is building the future in new and unique ways. Mr. Wesley Landry is honored for being an integral part of DC’s past, present and fu- ture. Mr. Wes has a commitment to – and a passion for – the care of residents in his community, and he always put their needs first. Mr. Wes’ spirit is seen in the mission of the DC and he is continuing a legacy of compassion, care and innovative thinking.
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