Los Angeles, CA (SHIELDS) May 22, 2012 – SHIELDS for Families is a nonprofit organization that has provided comprehensive services including mental health, child welfare and supportive services as well as substance abuse treatment to families in South Los Angeles for over two decades. On Saturday, May 19, 2012, SHIELDS sponsored an Alumni Spiritual Brunch with the theme “Hold My Hand” for SHIELDS alumni who graduated or successfully completed treatment.
The event, facilitated by the SHIELDS Alumni Association which is comprised of alumni who were later employed by SHIELDS, served as a homecoming for many graduates who were reunited with their peers and counselors as well as a celebration of the life of SHIELDS’ very first alumni, Lenora Robinson, who passed away last April.
“I’m seeing a lot of Alumni come in. A lot of people are asking about Ms. Robinson and who she is and I’m happy to oblige them with that information. It’s just a great day with plenty of good food and just a day to reflect and have a good time” said SHIELDS staff/alumni Denise Walker.
Attendees were treated to a wide spread of delicious foods including spiced fried potatoes, tender sausages, savory grits and fresh fruit provided by Gary Price. Entertainment included rousing performances by the Praise Dancers “Sisters In Christ” and singers Kedrick Johnson and Tasha Geter. Reverend Natalie Owens was also in attendance to inspire the crowd with a powerful sermon of encouragement, sustainability and faith. The program concluded with an emotional performance by the president of the SHIELDS Alumni Association, Monique Lewis, who reinforced the event’s theme “Hold My Hand” by performing a Spirit Dance to the uplifting Michael Jackson song of the same name and encouraged all attendees to rise to their feet, clasp hands and reflect on the journey of those in recovery.
For more information about SHIELDS for Families, the Alumni Association or Lifetime Aftercare services, please contact:
General SHIELDS Information
www.shieldsforfamilies.org
info@shieldsforfamilies.org
SHIELDS Alumni Association/Aftercare
alumni@shieldsforfamilies.org
"Sisters In Christ" perform an inspiring Praise dance for the brunch's attendees.
Reverend Natalie Owens gives a rousing sermon about maintaining self.
SHIELDS Alumni Association president Monique Lewis gives
a riveting Praise Dance performance.
Reverend Natalie Owens gives a rousing sermon about maintaining self.
SHIELDS Alumni Association president Monique Lewis gives
a riveting Praise Dance performance.
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For more videos from The SHIELDS Alumni Spiritual Brunch please check out our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/user/shieldsforfamilies |
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