News Letters
2025 Monthly Meeting Calendar
April 2025
I am sending you a “Big Hug and Thanks” for everything you have done to move our beloved coalition forward, up, and out for these 30 years. As I talk with our friends and leaders, they recognize the value of our coalition. We love our coalition, and we have done many things to help raise the bar for future generations, and we keep on looking up and moving forward.
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February 2025
As we celebrate women who were the movers and shakers in making this county, state, and country so great; we also experience the Power of God unfold with the appearance of leaves on trees, flowers begin to blossom, grass becomes green, we plant our gardens, we continue to be so grateful and thankful that we are “Still Here!” There are those we know and don’t know who gave all they could to move us forward...
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February 2025
We are now in the month of love, reflection, thankfulness, and celebration. We must use this time talking with our children, our family and friends about the rich history and contributions of African American. If our children knew where they came from, it would be easier to know where they need to go. There are many whose names we will never know who helped to make this country rich, great and powerful. The pledge to the American flag is under assault...
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December 2024
We are now seeing the leaves fall from the trees as the weather begins to change. We are also entering the Season of Joy and Giving. We have endured moments of sadness and disappointments but “Let us not forget that there is a Higher Authority who has the plan.”
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October 2024
We are now celebrating thirty years with this wonderful coalition. You have been “the wind” beneath this coalition. The real success has been centered around receiving valuable information, discussing key issues, offering suggestions and taking action which improves the quality of life in our community. Data shows that 37% of our people woke up today not knowing where their next meal is coming. It is our responsibility to reach down and lift up because there by the Grace of God goes any of us
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September 2024
We are starting our journey of 30 years sharing, caring, celebrating, and receiving information which will “raise the bar” for our community, county, and state. We can’t spell success without U. Our coalition continues to be blest because of you. What I am glad about is, we know who has the final say in reality... One of the greatest pleasures is our coming together as friends and community advocates as we have shared and received valuable information on many issues and projects that will enhance our quality of life. We must continue moving forward toward a better future for generations to come....
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June 2024
We are at the end of another productive and informative year. It’s hard to believe that this is our 29th year. One of the greatest pleasures is our coming together as friends and community advocates as we have shared and received valuable information on many issues and projects that will enhance our quality of life. We must continue moving forward toward a better future for generations to come....
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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.
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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!
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The 202 Coalition Meeting
WHEN: Every Fourth Monday Of The Month
Our breakfast meeting will convene on Monday, April 28th, 2025, at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, 410 Addison Road, South, Capitol Heights, Maryland. We will begin at 9:00 a.m.
We will receive updates from Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS agencies. We will also have presentations regarding the work of the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Department, The Clean Water Partnership and the M-NCPPC. I will provide a brief overview of our 447th Legislative Session. Also, we will have a discussion regarding our 30-year anniversary celebration.
2025 Monthly Meeting Calendar
Special Announcements
Maryland Medicaid HealthChoice Program
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.
10 tips to help you cut back