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Fund Raising Drive To Save Historically Black College
South Memphis - A new effort is underway to save a historically Black College in Memphis. LeMoyne-Owen has just over a month to raise one million dollars to keep it's accreditation and keep it's doors open. Today the Memphis Black Community Association said it would be asking graduates and members of the community, especially the black community, to help save the school.
"My plan would be to talk to the preachers, business owners and others in the community and say your churches your business and ask them to contribute," said Rev. Jennings Bernard, president of The Memphis Black Community Association.
The Memphis Black Community Association says it will need a lot of contributions to keep the 143-year old school going. LeMoyne-Owen needs to raise one million dollars by the end of June to meet operating expenses. If that doesn't happen the school will lose it's accreditation and with it federal dollars.
"So if you look at 95 percent of our students who receive financial aid.. that aid would not be awarded to those students to attend school," said Roger Brown, Director of Special events at the college.
The Memphis Black Community Association is asking families, particularly black families in Memphis, to donate as little as two dollars to the cause. The group is also asking those who have benefited from an education at the college to lead this fundraising campaign.
"We'll go to the mayor the judges, the politicians, the state representatives, whoever had something to do with LeMoyne-Owen and something to do with your success in life, and ask them to step up to the plate," said Bernard.
LeMoyne-Owen recently received a 500-thousand dollar donation from the United Church of Christ, but that money can only be used for scholarships. The college says so far the faith based community has raised about 150-thousand dollars for the school.
That's something. United Church of Christ gave but holding back when condition are RIGHT. Mmmmmmmm.:?:
Fund Raising Drive To Save Historically Black College
South Memphis - A new effort is underway to save a historically Black College in Memphis. LeMoyne-Owen has just over a month to raise one million dollars to keep it's accreditation and keep it's doors open. Today the Memphis Black Community Association said it would be asking graduates and members of the community, especially the black community, to help save the school.
"My plan would be to talk to the preachers, business owners and others in the community and say your churches your business and ask them to contribute," said Rev. Jennings Bernard, president of The Memphis Black Community Association.
The Memphis Black Community Association says it will need a lot of contributions to keep the 143-year old school going. LeMoyne-Owen needs to raise one million dollars by the end of June to meet operating expenses. If that doesn't happen the school will lose it's accreditation and with it federal dollars.
"So if you look at 95 percent of our students who receive financial aid.. that aid would not be awarded to those students to attend school," said Roger Brown, Director of Special events at the college.
The Memphis Black Community Association is asking families, particularly black families in Memphis, to donate as little as two dollars to the cause. The group is also asking those who have benefited from an education at the college to lead this fundraising campaign.
"We'll go to the mayor the judges, the politicians, the state representatives, whoever had something to do with LeMoyne-Owen and something to do with your success in life, and ask them to step up to the plate," said Bernard.
LeMoyne-Owen recently received a 500-thousand dollar donation from the United Church of Christ, but that money can only be used for scholarships. The college says so far the faith based community has raised about 150-thousand dollars for the school.
That's something. United Church of Christ gave but holding back when condition are RIGHT. Mmmmmmmm.:?: