Recognition comes in a lot forms, mostly in words and many times by hand in the form of a card with kind and thoughtful words written within its folds. However, recognition delivered in the form of a large celebration for all the good works a person has performed for those in need is demonstrative of […]
The following Greenleaf Gardens Extension residents began their first year of college in this August. Donja Wilkinson graduated from Dunbar Senior High School, where she competed on her school’s track and field team. She is currently attending Georgia State University with plans to study pre-dentistry to become an orthodontist. Wilkinson excelled in her advanced placement classes […]
Photo courtesy of Perry Klein. On Saturday, April 23, five Southwest youth were honored with a graduation ceremony for completing the Computer-for-Kids computer training program. This ceremony was memorable for many reasons, but most notable is that the number of students graduating from the program exceeded the 100 mark for the first time since its […]
Photo caption: Ms. Belinda Belk (seated, center), president of Greenleaf Gardens senior apartments, surrounded by her residents. ‘Tis the season to celebrate holiday greetings with the residents of the Greenleaf Gardens senior apartments. The spirit of Christmas was in full swing as the residents, who were dressed in their most stylish and festive holiday colors, […]
Candidate for District 2 Her name is Andrenia Walker, but most people know her as Dena. She has been a Southwest resident for more than 10 years. Dena’s educational background includes degrees in business administration, contracts, and acquisition management. The core of her professional experience is derived from working in the banking industry with a focus on investment products. […]
The basketball court located in Lansburgh Park is more than a place to play pick-up basketball. For many boys in the community, it was the catalyst that helped to train 22 of them in the fundamentals and intricate details of basketball form and play. The idea of working with young people in a sport that […]
photo caption: King Greenleaf Recreation staff member and Young Ladies on the Rise mentor Safiyyah-Aleem Woods stands in front of an ice cream serving table at the YLOR Ice Cream Social held at the King Greenleaf Recreation Center in SW. Ice cream bar with toppings, a moon bounce, snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy, games, and […]
