We can’t do Everything, but Everyone can do Something!

My personal vision for my life is that I want to become a writer whose words become weapons to battle with violence and discrimination against improvised children’s, women and young girls.  My voice is important for the voiceless who endure the trauma with agonizing silence; my voice is alive and is full of life; my voice is ambitious for it aims to bring positive changes; my voice is rebellious and does not obey any rule, any constraint; and my voice is powerful enough for change and success.

The most importantly, my vision is that I see myself as a part of solutions to Education, poverty, human trafficking, women and girls rights, “I want every child to grow up knowing that a woman’s hard work is valued and rewarded just as much as any man’s.”; moreover, I always see myself as trailblazer of positive changes in my community. I want to be an effective change maker and exemplary social worker. I also see my knowledge and my experience will be the service to others’ needs.

Stop the Violence Recognition Banquet 2015

Dear Friend:

The Officers and Board members of The El-Beth-El Development Center will host its 6th Annual “Stop the Violence Recognition” Banquet.

Since inception, we have honored dedicated individuals from the community for outstanding achievements, leadership and their contributions in helping Jacksonville build a stronger and healthier community. Historically we have honored our young men and women from our vibrant and diverse community. Once again, this year, we will honor twelve (12) young people for outstanding academic achievement.

WHAT: Stop the Violence Recognition Banquet

WHEN: Thursday, June 18, 2015, at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: International Fire Fighters Banquet Hall, at 618 Stockton Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204

TICKET & RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/stop-the-violence-recognition-banquet-tickets-17146933941

http://events.jacksonville.com/event/%E2%80%9Cstop-violence-recognition%E2%80%9D-banquet

Please join us to celebrate our “Stop the Violence Recognition Banquet” honorees and our future leaders “our youth” to inspire and to recognize their contribution to our diverse and great city of Jacksonville.

All past honorees are requested to attend and support this extraordinary event.

Thank You. Should you have any question or need further information please don’t hesitate to contact us at the number or address below.

Sincerely,

Board of Directors

“Successful Role Model” Banquet

Download PDF Form to Sponsor >>>>>>> El-Beth-El Successful Role Model Banquet Invitation

Dear Friend:

The Officers and Board members of The El-Beth-El Development Center will host its 34^th Annual “Successful Role Model” Banquet on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. at the FOP (Fraternal Order of Police) Banquet Hall, located at 5530 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207.

Since 1980, we have honored dedicated individuals from the community for outstanding achievements, leadership and their contributions in helping Jacksonville build a stronger and healthier community. Historically we have honored our young men and women from our vibrant and diverse community. Once again, this year, we will honor fourteen (14) young people for outstanding academic achievement: 2 from PAL, 2 from the Hispanic Community, 2 from the Asian Community, 2 from the El-Beth-El Development Center, 2 from Sickle Cell, 2 from the Caribbean’s and 2 Nigerian. Each student will receive a $100.00 gift card and recognition certificate.

“What are Ordinary Men Willing to Do to End Violence Against Women & Girls?”

Most men do not use violence against women, and most believe such violence to be unacceptable. A silent majority of men disapproves of violence, but does little to prevent it. Of most concern, significant numbers of men excuse or justify violence against women. The silence, and encouragement, of male bystanders allows men’s violence against women to continue.

Violence against women and girls is a grave violation of human rights. Its impact ranges from immediate to long-term multiple physical, sexual and mental consequences for women and girls, including death. It negatively affects women’s general well-being and prevents women from fully participating in society. Violence not only has negative consequences for women but also their families, the community and the country at large. When a young woman is thrown against a wall by her boyfriend or husband, when a woman is forced into sex, what is happening is something unfair, something unjust, something that nobody should have to live with? Violence against women runs counter to the basic freedoms, the basic rights that every person should have. Violence against women is a symptom of gender inequalities. But violence against women also makes these inequalities worse. It limits women’s autonomy, their freedom and everyday safety, and their access to the resources required for social and economic wellbeing.