Cedric "The Entertainer" Hosts Take Wings Foundation 5th Annual Angel Awards Gala |
BlackNews.com (press release) - Long Beach, CA, USA - The Take Wings Foundation (TWF) rolled out the pink carpet for hundreds of guests at their 5th Annual Angel Awards Gala on Saturday, August 18, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco. The fundraising affair was hosted by comedian/actor, Cedric "The Entertainer" whose humor kept the audience laughing throughout the evening.
TWF founded in 1997 by award winning actress Terri J. Vaughn to help build self-esteem of at-risk girls between the ages of 13-18 living in the greater San Francisco Bay Area by providing positive experiences and role models.
"It's such an Awesome event. I'm so touched to see the community, my family and friends come together to support the Foundation and all of the Angels we serve. I'm very proud to be here to celebrate these amazing young ladies, the unsung heroes who support them and the organization. Each year we continue to grow and truly make a positive difference in the lives of these beautiful young ladies...that's what it's all about!" expressed a tearful Vaughn.
The evening was filled an array of emotions from laughter to tears of sorrow and joy. The Foundation paid tribute to fallen TWF Angel, Antwanisha Morgan, whose life was taken early this year and the "unsung heroes" in the community. Angel Awards were presented by local news anchors Sara Sidner (KTVU 2) and Carolyn Tyler (ABC 7) to Nola Kesia Brantley -- Coordinator, Sexually Abused and Commercially Exploited Youth Services and Walter Turner -- Founder, Parents Who Care, for their astonishing work in the community.
The audience enjoyed live musical performances by Erica Campbell of the Grammy-winning gospel duo, Mary Mary and Bay Area vocalists, Amar Khalil (Lead vocal for Tony! Toni! Tone'!) and Mone't.
The generous sponsors that contributed to the gala fundraiser to benefit the foundation included Starbucks, Safeway, Hennessy, heart&soul and Kaiser Permanente.
ABOUT Take Wings Foundation:
Take Wings Foundation (TWF), a non-profit corporation, founded in 1997 by award winning actress Terri J. Vaughn, who played "Lovita Jenkins" on The Steve Harvey Show. Growing up in San Francisco's Hunter's Point gave her first hand knowledge of the challenges teenage girls face everyday; a community infested with drug trafficking, gang violence, prostitution and many other negative elements. TWF provides a series of workshops for 60-80 girls with a focus on self-esteem, etiquette, higher education, finances, decision making and communication skills. Participants in the workshops are also provided with opportunities to be involved with community services, interact with positive role models, mentoring and internships for specific desired careers, scholarships, awards, gifts and a semi-formal dinner with celebrity guests and motivational speakers. TWF currently provides quality life skills programs in following Greater San Francisco Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco and Solano.
TWF founded in 1997 by award winning actress Terri J. Vaughn to help build self-esteem of at-risk girls between the ages of 13-18 living in the greater San Francisco Bay Area by providing positive experiences and role models.
"It's such an Awesome event. I'm so touched to see the community, my family and friends come together to support the Foundation and all of the Angels we serve. I'm very proud to be here to celebrate these amazing young ladies, the unsung heroes who support them and the organization. Each year we continue to grow and truly make a positive difference in the lives of these beautiful young ladies...that's what it's all about!" expressed a tearful Vaughn.
The evening was filled an array of emotions from laughter to tears of sorrow and joy. The Foundation paid tribute to fallen TWF Angel, Antwanisha Morgan, whose life was taken early this year and the "unsung heroes" in the community. Angel Awards were presented by local news anchors Sara Sidner (KTVU 2) and Carolyn Tyler (ABC 7) to Nola Kesia Brantley -- Coordinator, Sexually Abused and Commercially Exploited Youth Services and Walter Turner -- Founder, Parents Who Care, for their astonishing work in the community.
The audience enjoyed live musical performances by Erica Campbell of the Grammy-winning gospel duo, Mary Mary and Bay Area vocalists, Amar Khalil (Lead vocal for Tony! Toni! Tone'!) and Mone't.
The generous sponsors that contributed to the gala fundraiser to benefit the foundation included Starbucks, Safeway, Hennessy, heart&soul and Kaiser Permanente.
ABOUT Take Wings Foundation:
Take Wings Foundation (TWF), a non-profit corporation, founded in 1997 by award winning actress Terri J. Vaughn, who played "Lovita Jenkins" on The Steve Harvey Show. Growing up in San Francisco's Hunter's Point gave her first hand knowledge of the challenges teenage girls face everyday; a community infested with drug trafficking, gang violence, prostitution and many other negative elements. TWF provides a series of workshops for 60-80 girls with a focus on self-esteem, etiquette, higher education, finances, decision making and communication skills. Participants in the workshops are also provided with opportunities to be involved with community services, interact with positive role models, mentoring and internships for specific desired careers, scholarships, awards, gifts and a semi-formal dinner with celebrity guests and motivational speakers. TWF currently provides quality life skills programs in following Greater San Francisco Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco and Solano.
Categories : TV Actors, Celebrity Causes, Comedian News, Celebrity News
Posted 12/3/2007 12:12:28 AM | Permalink
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