Mentor, Encourage, Lift and Love, Inc.

2009 Accomplishments

Student Honors Convocation - April 28, 2010

M.E.L.L. Inc. child care provider and educator Rhonda Paige receives academic honors and named Student of the Year at Prince Georges Community College for Early Childhood Development and Education.

http://www.pgcc.edu/newsEvents/newsDetails.aspx?Channel=/Channels/Admissions%20Channel&WorkflowItemID=1e4746ce-9901-4641-b8dd-498893cabd50

Kohl's Kids Who Care - May 18, 2009

M.E.L.L. Inc volunteer, Kevin Amoroso awarded store winner in Kohl's Department Stores Kids Who Care Scholarship Program for volunteer efforts with annual Diaper Drive.http://www.kohlscorporation.com/communityrelations/scholarship/index.asp

Diaper Drive 2009- May 10, 2009

Delivered 1,669 pampers and pull ups and 14 packages of wipes to Sarah's House and Baltimore Washington Medical Center for Mother's day.

http://bwmc.umms.org/women_and_children/storks_nest.htm, http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/emergency/sarahs-house.html

Spotlight Teen Of The Month- May 2009

M.E.L.L. Inc teen parent, Takisha Thompson nominated as SPOTLIGHT Teen Of The Month, with The Teen Tool Box, LLC. www.theteentoolbox.com, Teen Of The Month.

Circle of Grace Award- April 4, 2009

Annual honor presented to 5 Women of Grace in our community who have demonstrated a Heart of Hope and Humilitity combined with a Life of turning personal trials into triumphs and Impossibilities into Realities. www.possibiliteas2009.com,http://www.sisters4sisters.com/, http://www.thesentinel.com/pgs/blog/PossibiliTEAS

Gazette Newspaper- January 2009

Communtiy News - People Making A Difference

2008 Accomplishments

Christmas Cards To Prison Inmates - December 25, 2008

Mailed 27 christmas cards to prison inmates.

Baby Shower for Pregnant Teen- December 16, 2008

Provided an estimate of $1000 worth of baby products to a pregnant teen in foster care. Shower was co hosted by Hearts and Homes for youth. http://www.heartsandhomes.org/

Woman Of Inspiration Award - December 5, 2008

For answering the call to serve and for providing unwavering support to Butterfly Cares, Inc.www.butterflycares.org

Holiday Food Baskets-November 20, 2008

Donated 7 Holiday Baskets filled with non perishable food items to teen parents. Teen parents were nominated by individuals in the community. Non perishable food items were donated by BAM'S Kung fu.

Comcast Newsmakers - November 2008

Comcast Newsmakers is an award winning news program on CNN Headline News, that features elected officials, community leaders and people making a difference.

Educator Serving The Community Award - October 11, 2008

For Serving as a role Model of Excellence, continued commitment to the community and success in yeilding exceptional results through community-based programs or individuals

http://www.eduserc.org/awards/

Diva In Charge 2008 Award - September 20, 2008

For determination and perservance in life and for setting a positive influence for others.Presented by BAMS Kung Fu and Fu Ya Magazine. http://www.thebams.com/

Sarah's House Diaper Drive- May 10, 2008

Delivered over 3,000 pampers and pull ups and 726 wipes to Sarah's House for Mother's Day. Sarah's House is a transitional housing unit for homeless families. Pampers and pull ups were donated by individuals in the community and local business owners.