33RD ANNUAL MLK, JR MEMORIAL BREAKFAST
The historic Howard Theatre served as the perfect backdrop to honor our scholars and the legacy of Dr. King.
UPO’S HOSTED ITS LARGEST FUNDRAISER! In the summer of 2016 UPO awarded five deserving Washington, DC high school seniors—Darryn Hazzard, Erica Thompson, Esperant Kazzembe, Sherricka McGrier, and Talia Ford a $10,000 scholarship each to attend college! The students were publicly recognized by breakfast sponsors at UPO’s 33rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Breakfast on January 14, 2017. The Joseph A. Beavers scholarship is named after the former UPO Board Member and honors his commitment to education.
UPO President and CEO, Dana M. Jones thanked event attendees and sponsors.
This year’s event was held at the DC’s iconic Howard Theatre. Over 300 guests listened to a live jazz performance by local artist, Shocara Rogers, dined on a delicious breakfast buffet and mingled with UPO staff, board members and former customers. Immediately after the breakfast hour, UPO debuted its employment services video, “Dream Builders,” attendees were greeted by Washington, DC Mayor, Muriel Bowser, and listened to an inspiring message from keynote speaker, Denise Turner Roth, the 21st Senateconfirmed Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration (GAS). Ms. Roth is the daughter of a former UPO customer who years ago graduated from one of UPO’s job training programs and later went on to enjoy a successful career in banking. It was an event to remember.
Keynote speaker, Denise Turner Roth shared the story of how UPO helped her mother create a better life for her.
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TOTAL NUMBER OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS COVERAGE 47
