Senator Joanne Claybon Benson District 24, Prince George’s County | Maryland State Senate | Maryland Legislative District 24

Greater 202 Coalition

News Letters

April 2024

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 1:28 a.m., the State of Maryland was dealt a devastating blow that impacted the nation and the world. With the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, we must pause in prayer and meditation for the families who lost loved ones but “Thank God” for the May Day Call and those first responders! The Lord moves in a mysterious way! I want to express my gratitude for your continued support in being “the wings beneath our coalition.” This is our 30th year working with an unwavering focus on moving our communities in the right direction.

March 2024

We are moving forward to a season where the beauty and hand of God are shown. The trees begin to produce beautiful leaves, the grass turns green, and gardens are being planted for a great harvest, flowers begin to blossom and there is a change in clothes and weather. This is also the month when we celebrate the outstanding contributions of smart, strong, brave women whose names we know and those we will never know. They toiled and labored in helping to make this the greatest nation on earth! To God be all the Glory!

February 2024

This is a month of love, reflection, and celebration. It is a time set aside when we talk with our children about the rich history and contributions of African Americans who helped to make this the Greatest Country in the World. There are names that we know, but there are names we will never know. We can’t wait for someone to tell our story. Let’s do it ourselves. Find the people you love, hug them, and tell them how special they are.

January 2024

The page has been turned as we begin a New Year of 2024. May this be a year that is filled to the brim with joy, love, peace, prosperity, good health, and a safe happy environment. We must reflect on just how grateful we should be because of Grace and Mercy. I do believe that our future will be brighter if we press forward in a positive productive way.

September 2023

Here we are at the beginning of our 29th year of sharing, focusing, celebrating and acting on those things which will “raise the bar” for a productive year. We are determined to make our communities better and more prosperous. You are the “wind beneath the coalition” which is the only one of its kind in our County. Only God could make this possible! He has truly “Ordered our steps!”

2025 Monthly Meeting Calendar

Healthy Tips and Resources

Tips for Reducing Sodium Intake

Healthy eating is important at every age. Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. When deciding what to eat or drink, choose options that are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium.

Start with these tips: Tips for Reducing Sodium Intake At the Grocery Store. Buy fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables with no salt or sauce added. The majority of sodium in our diets comes from packaged and restaurant food (not the salt shaker) as a result of food processing. Even foods that may not taste salty can be major sources of sodium. Foods with only moderate amounts of sodium, such as bread, can be major sources of sodium because they’re eaten so frequently.
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