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Boone Initiative

Boone Initiative

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Started by CHRISTOPHER COWELL 10 years, 5 months ago

We must not allow our past community leaders name and legacy fade away with time. It is important we continue to stress the importance of supporting one another in such troubling times and create a safe haven for those in need. Let us be reminded of those who dedicated their life to the advancement of their brothers and sisters. Let us start by dedicating and naming the main pavilion at the Frank Garrett Multi Service Center a.k.a. West End Park after one of the greatest community leaders Verna Mae “Mama” Boone and continue her legacy. Thank you all who have signed the petition thus far. This is an AMAZING effort that we WILL see through. Please, DO NOT DONATE any funds whatsoever. A signature alone is all that is needed. Beyond Expectations and MOTH Enterprise is proud to stand behind this effort and will be supplying ALL funds needed. Once again, thank you all for your expressed support!!

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Tammy Hardin
10 years ago Featured

The Pavilion should be named after Mama Boone because she worked hard to keep it open. She was such a Legacy to the community.

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Keshia Bruno
10 years ago Featured

We live in a society where being an active part of your community is fading. We need to shed light and focus on those of previous generations that fought to maintain the luxuries and privileges that we have at our fingertips, and often take for granted. Grandma Boone used her voice so that future generations of her community could have a safe place to belong to. Naming and dedicating the main pavilion for her is a testament to social responsibility, civic engagement, and cultural history. Her story must be highlighted and continually shared as an example that reminds everyone that community strength starts within our own community and that when you use your voice, you can make a difference.

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Darius Bruno
10 years ago Featured

This is for my grandmother. One of the most amazing and strong women I've ever know. I love you grandma, may God keep you.

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Linda Boone
10 years ago Featured

Mom is so deserving of this not for just the work she has done for the West Side by what she did for me entire City

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Natalie Brown
10 years ago Featured

SISTER BOONE WAS A GOOD AND KIND WOMAN! SHE WAS A MEMBER OF GALILEE BAPTIST CHURCH WHERE I GROW UP UNDER HER WATCH!!! SHE WOULD INVITE MY MOM AND UA GIRLS TO SUNDAY DINNER AFTER CHURCH EVEN THE PASTOR WOULD SHOW UP AND SHOW OUT!!!! GOD BLESSED HER AND PLEASE CONTINUE TO BLESS HER FAMILY

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JEREMY BOONE
10 years ago Featured

It would be very honorable to name the pavilion after Berna Mae Boone. She is the apitimy of a servant of the Lord.

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Jeanette Boone
10 years ago

Mama is so deserving of this honor for all of the work she did not only for the West Side but the City.

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Erica coultress
10 years ago

I am all in for helping our community in anyway I can!!