The Housing Ministries of American Baptists in Wisconsin Scholarship Recognition Dinner

The Housing Ministries of American Baptists in Wisconsin held its Scholarship Recognition Dinner on Tuesday May 27, 2014 at the Italian Conference Center.
The awarding of scholarships and certificates of recognition were presented by Mayor Tom Barrett and HMAMBW board members. Mayor Barrett talked about how important education is to keeping our communities thriving and safe.
Six current and twelve former scholarship recipients were acknowledged and celebrated, while family, friends and educational mentors looked on.
The Housing Ministries have in the past ten years awarded in excess of $770,000.00 in scholarship funds to students who work or live in their housing complexes located in Milwaukee and Madison.
Pictured (from left) are Rev. Dr. Carmen Porco (CEO), Bill Hausler (Treasurer), Karl Byleen (Board Member), Rev. Dr. Archie Ivy(Vice President), Kendra Granada (scholarship recipient), Wanda Melton(scholarship recipient),Mayor Tom Barrett, Martinus Roper(scholarship recipient), Rev. Dr. Roy Nabors (President), Rev.Dr.Trinette McCray (Former Board President), Joshua Dewsenberry (scholarship recipient), and Vicki Davidson(Program Coordinator, Greentree-Teutonia Community Learning Center).