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FFFN’s “Food, Facts and Film” Highlight Foster Care System

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 25, 2019

Faith Foster Families Network will host “Food, Facts and Film” on Oct. 5, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Holman United Methodist Church, 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. According to Nancy Harris, FFFN executive director, the free event will focus on enlightening the community about foster care and the child welfare system. In addition to food stations and information, the program will feature a screening of the HBO documentary, “Foster.” Following the screening, a panel discussion will take place that includes two of the main individuals in the film. The producer is scheduled to participate as well.

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South L.A. Churches Unite to Aid Foster Families and Youth

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 10, 2018

Town hall set for Oct. 16 at Center of Hope Church in Inglewood Six churches in the greater South Los Angeles area recently partnered to create the Faith Foster Families Network to offer another level of support to parents and youth involved in the foster care system. Holman CDC of Holman United Methodist Church, the Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation of First AME Church, the West Angeles CDC of West Angeles Church of God in Christ all in Los Angeles, along with the Center of Hope in Inglewood, the City of Refuge in Gardena and Crossroads United Methodist Church in Compton

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Call 2 Worship – May 24

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 23, 2018

New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church hosts “A Musical Celebration Honoring William E. Johnson III” on May 24, at 7 p.m., at 402 E. El Segundo Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Sonja R. Dawson. Performers include Nikki Potts, Lorenzo Johnson and Praizum and New Mt. Calvary Mass Choir. Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church holds a Clothes Giveaway on May 26, at 11 a.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. The Mary M. Kidd Women’s Missionary Society, under President Audrey Fletcher, sponsors the event. Free clothing and accessories for men, women and children will

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Holman CDC Hosts ‘Quiet Champion’ Awards Luncheon

Sentinel News ServiceJune 14, 2017

L.A. Deputy Mayor Brenda Shockley and U.S. Army and Navy Lt. Colonel Patricia Jackson-Kelley will be honored

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Holman UMC Hosts Annual Black College Summit

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 20, 2016

Holman United Methodist Church will present its Annual Black College Summit to acquaint high school seniors and community college transfer students with Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs). The session will be held on Thursday, November 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in Holman’s L.L. White Hall, 3320 West Adams Boulevard in Los Angeles. The Holman Bridges to HBCUs and Holman Community Development Corporation are sponsoring the event. The Rev. Kelvin Sauls is the host pastor. Admission directors and recruiters from several schools have been invited to attend including Bethune-Cookman, Clark Atlanta, Central State, Dillard, Fisk, Florida Memorial, Florida

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Holman UMC Hosts ‘Paying for College’ Seminar

Cora Jackson-Fossett (Sentinel Religion Editor)March 9, 2016

High school and community college students can learn about higher education financial resources at the “How To Pay For College” seminar at Holman United Methodist Church. The free session, sponsored by Holman Community Development Corporation, will be held on Saturday, March 12, at 2 p.m., in Holman’s L.L. White Hall, 3320 West Adams Boulevard in Los Angeles. The Rev. Kelvin Sauls is the host pastor. Attendees will learn about financial aid, scholarship applications and application websites, what parents should do, what students should do and pitfalls to avoid. To RSVP or obtain more information, call (323) 731-7285.

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Holman UMC hosts HBCU Summit

November 5, 2015

Holman United Methodist Church will hold its annual Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Summit to acquaint prospective high school and community college students with HBCU schools. The session will be held on Thursday, November 12, at 6 p.m., in Holman’s L.L. White Hall, 3320 West Adams Boulevard in Los Angeles. The Rev. Kelvin Sauls is the host pastor. Representatives from Bennett College, Dillard University, Fisk University, Lincoln (MO) University, Philander Smith College, Stillman College, Talladega College, Tuskegee University and Wiley College will share information about their school and on the admissions process including the guaranteed admission agreements with all California Community Colleges.