Honor Project Hope Charities

Senate Resolution No. 1181 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING Project Hope Charities upon the occasion of celebrating 11 years of service to the community of Jamaica, New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organizations and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Project Hope Charities upon the occasion of celebrating its 11 years of service to the community of Jamaica, New York; this auspicious occasion was observed at its 5th Annual Gala on Saturday, September 29,

2018, at Verdi's of Westbury in Westbury, New York; and WHEREAS, Founded in 2007, Project Hope Charities (PHC), is a New York State nonprofit, humanitarian and community-based organization with a long history of empowering economically, medically and educationally underserved communities; and WHEREAS, With its steadfast volunteers as role models, PHC has worked to establish a safe and supportive environment for appropriately structured activities which positively engage underserved communities to develop skills and become self-sufficient, healthy, caring and responsible individuals within their communities; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, PHC has been dedicated to working with children, youth and families in New York City by empowering them to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of hunger, poverty, diseases, education and natural disasters; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Executive Director Elizabeth Ozo-Onyali PHC offers services such as Youth Empowerment Rehabilitation, Education and Vocational Training, Health Education and GED Tutorials, Counseling and Mentoring Services, as well as Hunger and Poverty Education and Disaster Relief Assistance; and WHEREAS, Born out of a passion to eradicate hunger, poverty, and bridge the gap, PHC truly transforms the lives of people in underserved communities by providing to those who have a great need for ongoing support through difficult circumstances; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Project Hope Charities upon the occasion of celebrating 11 years of service to the community of Jamaica, New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Elizabeth Ozo-Onyali, Executive Director, Project Hope Charities.