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The Kings & Queens

OTHER DISTRICT DOINGS

NEWS FROM VCB organizing and sorting, and even
working on editing letters to be
Meet Ms. E.C, a twenty-one year old sent out by the town supervisors’
Brooklyn native who’s on a mission office to the public. We at VI-
SIONS Center on Blindness are
very pleased with the impact that
the program has had on her and
we’re also very proud of the
Deodorant
growth E.C has shown, she’s COMMITTEE
definitely on her way to success. REPORT Socks
Lotion
When asked what impact the The 2019-2020 New Voic- Crochet Hats
program has made thus far E.C es Initiative promotes gen- Shampoo
reports “it's taught me how to der parity and diversity and
break out of my shell of being Beautiful 2020 Calendar
shy. I have also enjoyed this seeks to increase the num- Conditioner
whole learning process, for ex- ber of women, young adults Mouth Wash
ample learning good communi- and underrepresented popu- Sanitary Wipes
cation skills is not only about lations within our associa- Toothpaste
to become the best version of herself making sure you have good eye tion. It features a diverse
through VISIONS Vocational Reha- contact, but you must also be Sanitary Pads or Tampons
bilitation Center (VRC) Employ- engaged in what’s going on”. group of Lions who strive for Toothbrush
ment Readiness & Pre-ETS Pro- E.C then went on to say that excellence in one of sour Watch your inbox for infor-
gram. Through the 15-week program she’s eager to begin work she’s areas: Service, Membership,
E.C hopes to gain a professional even applied for employment at Leadership, and Marketing. mation on The New Voices
certification in customer services 2020census. At VISIONS Voca- Open House.
and sales administered by the Na- tional Rehabilitation Center we After selecting Health for The Committee includes:
tional Retail Federation (NRF). strive to offer both short term its Holiday initiative, the Lion Lavern Harrison
and long term impacts on the Committee teamed up to Chairperson,
E.C is the youngest of three chil- students that are enrolled, influ- fight to end “Period Pov-
dren, she enjoys a good movie or encing them in ways that not erty”, or lack of access to Committee Members are
TV show, and loves babysitting her only will help them in the imme- feminine hygiene products PDG Pauline Francis, Lions
nieces and nephews. She graduated diate but set them up for future because of financial hard- Astrid Benjamin, Jennifer
from Transit Tech Career and Tech- success. E.C is one of many ship. The Committee chose
nical Education High School in New success stories that we are proud two women’s shelters. The Wright, Jean Corbin, Ann
York City in 2016. Referred through of here at the VRC and we also Brownsville Women Shelter Alleyne, Yalin Weng, Victo-
her New York State Commission hope that she can be an example houses 66 residents in ria Moreno, Shirley Maddox,
Counselor E.C enrolled in the VRC for prospect enrollees. Brooklyn, NY and a Wom- Jean Onwualu and Ingrid
Employment Readiness & Pre-ETS en’s Shelter with 9 residents Andrews-Campbell.
program with the hopes of sharpen- Reported by in Queens, NY. We donated
ing her skills and one day gaining 75 beautiful bags filled with
full-time employment as an adminis- Krystal Findley - Jones, hygiene products plus other
trative assistant. VCB Director items. The bags were gifted Submitted By,
at their Holiday Parties.
There are many benefits that the Lion Shirley Maddox
VRC Employment Readiness & Pre- Public Relations Team Lead
ETS program offers to students who Donated Items packed in
are enrolled, the intensive program tote bags or backpacks
offers unique opportunities for job Body Wash
shadowing and internships. In the
photo above E.C can be seen work- Hand Sanitizer
ing at the Town of Ramapo where Soap
she interns and performs various Wash Cloths
tasks such as answering the phone,