photos c/o St. Philip’s School as well as Community CenterThe 16th Annual Destiny Awards Luncheon garnered historical success amongst a gibe donation of $250,000 from Gradus for St. Philip’s School as well as Community Center. The final result raised to a greater extent than than $900,000 on Friday, March 4. Over 700 guests attended the monumental luncheon this twelvemonth where St. Philip’s every bit good celebrated it’s 70th twelvemonth of ministry, educational activity as well as service inward the South Dallas community. The final result featured a moderated interview of Oscar nominated, Emmy, Tony as well as SAG accolade winning Viola Davis past times WFAA reporter Rebecca Lopez. Ms. Davis captivated as well as inspired guests amongst her message every bit she described her path to success out of abject poverty “My passion was bigger than my circumstances,” Ms. Davis stated. This year’s Honorary Chairs were Pat as well as Emmitt Smith, the ii were 2015 Destiny Award Luncheon keynote speakers. Longtime friends, supporters as well as board members, Sherrelle Evans-Jones as well as Paula Mitchell, were the Event Co-Chairs. Abigail as well as Todd Williams received the commencement Humanitarian Award, which recognizes particular operate toward bridging relationships betwixt various communities. The ii are both phenomenal educational philanthropists inward the DFW metroplex. St. Philip’s Alumni as well as electrical flow educatee at Uplift Williams Predatory School, Alexander Huerta presented the initiatory award. St. Philip’s School & Community Center St. Philip’s is a mortal Christian schoolhouse inward southern Dallas serving over 200 students PreK2 to sixth bird (2-12) as well as a multi-faceted community middle providing numerous athletic, educational as well as social services to or as well as hence 3,000 children, youth as well as adults annually. For to a greater extent than information on St. Philip’s School & Community Center, see www.stphilips1600.org.
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