Our next breakfast meeting will convene on Monday, June 8, 2026.
2026 Monthly Meeting Calendar
News Letters
June 2026
Before I begin this correspondence, please give yourself a “Big Benson Hug!” We are at the end of another productive and informative year with our 202 Coalition. We started this journey 32 years ago with the belief that we needed to advocate, reflect, and celebrate in helping to “raise the bar” for future generations. Many issues and projects have served beyond measure by increasing our quality of life. This is so wonderful! We cannot spell success without U!
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April 2026
This letter is “filled to the brim” with a load of hugs and thanks for everything you have
done in making this such an outstanding coalition! For over thirty years you have been steadfast
and unmovable in helping to make things happen which has moved our communities upward
and onward. You have displayed your unselfish spirit in so many ways. Remember, we are the
only coalition of its kind in the Metropolitan area. Only a “Wonderful and Just Supreme Being”
who controls the weather and air we breathe could make this happen!
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March 2026
March is when God really shows us just how powerful He is! Flowers begin to bloom, leaves appear on trees, grass starts to appear and grow, gardens are planted for harvest, and we experience a change in clothing. We also celebrate the women who were the movers, shakers, and warriors who contributed to make this the greatest country in the world. There are those we know and those we will never know. But God knows!
nation on earth! To God be all the Glory!
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February 2026
There are no words created which could fully describe the musings of this most grateful heart. For over 30 years, we have come together as dedicated servants distributing food, clothes, shoes, helping with so many things which have moved us on and up. We have experienced many things as we work to make the future brighter for future generations. Our soul has been tested, but we have not forgotten that “God didn’t bring us this far to leave us”.
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October 2025
Over thirty years ago we began our journey with this wonderful coalition. This could not happen without your being the “wind beneath” it! The success of this coalition has been centered around receiving valuable information, discussing key issues, offering suggestions, and taking action which lifts us up and moves us forward. We are enduring the likes of what we thought we would never see. However, we know who has the final say and we will P.U.S.H. (pray until something happens).
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September 2025
As we enter our thirty-first year as a united coalition, I want to take a few minutes to express my deep appreciation for your prayers, love, friendship, and unwavering support. This coalition of sharing, celebrating, caring, and receiving information have been an overwhelming success because of you! Despite the moments of despair, in reality we know who has the final say.
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June 2025
Here we are at the end of another informative and productive year. A lot has happened in 2025! We
never thought we would live to see such a stinging blow to our democracy. The good news is…we are
still here, and God is in charge! Many wonderful things are happening because of you and this coalition
which have operated with love, focus and determination for over 31 years. Our children and those who
can’t speak for themselves are “raising the bar” for us!
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May 2025
This letter comes with lots of hugs and thanks for everything you have done and continue to do in being a part of one of the most highly respected coalitions in the Metropolitan Area. For over 30 years we have worked together for the health, safety and prosperity of our communities, county, and state. It’s about paving the way for future generations
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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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The 202 Coalition Meeting
WHEN: Every Fourth Monday Of The Month
Due to Memorial Day, there will be no 202 Coalition meeting in May 2026..
Our next breakfast meeting will convene on June 8, 2026, at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, 410 Addison Road, South, Capitol Heights, Maryland. We
look forward to updates from our Law Enforcement, state and other agencies. We will receive a
special presentation from our Fire Department, utility companies, Workforce Development, and
the project at the intersection of Central Avenue and Addison Road.
2026 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