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25 Years in my life & Nyack Center by Venita Whidbee-Jordan

9/15/2015

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Nineteen-ninety 1990 was a very important year in my personal history and the history of Nyack. It was the last year the "old high school" graduated a class, I turned the milestone age of 18 and went off to college and the Nyack Center was founded.

My uncle Andrew Minniefield was the general contractor responsible for renovating the Nyack Center; I experienced one of the best days of my life surrounded by family when my wedding reception was held in the Center's ballroom; Through the years my children have participated in the after school and other programs; Two of my daughters have worked for Camp Nyack; and Our family is grateful for positive, community space that is the Nyack Center.

... 25 years later

I am honored to be sworn in as one of the newest members of the Nyack Center Board of Directors, an enthusiastic supporter of the centers programs and look forward to celebrating the first quarter century of the Nyack Center at its Gala on Saturday, November 14, 2015.

Venita Whidbee-Jordan, Esq.

Nyack Center is celebrating 25 years of service to our community this year. As part of that celebration, every Tuesday for the remaining weeks of 2015, we will share a testimonial that answers the question "Why We Need Nyack Center."  Past and current board members, graduates and participants in our programs, elected officials, non-profit leaders, community members and friends under the guidance of Bill Batson will share their experiences during our 25 years of service.  Bill Batson is an activist, artist, writer and member of Nyack Center's Board of Directors. 

Our 25 Years blog will be part of many special moments and milestones leading up to our 25th Anniversary Legacy Gala on November 14, 2015. The 25 Anniversary Legacy Gala is an elegant event when we honor community leaders who have made a difference in the life of our organization and community. This years Legacy Honorees are Chris & Bert Hughes and Sally & Roger Seiler. The event to benefit Nyack Center’s programs and our Legacy Fund.

We hope you Save the Date and join us November 14 at 7pm for Nyack Center’s 25 Anniversary Legacy Gala. For ticket and journal information go to www.nyackcenter.org

If you are reminded of a story, or a moment, or an event that you would like to share about Nyack Center, please share it as a comment on the blog.

#nyackcenter #everychildmatters #endpoverty


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Johnny Harris
9/15/2015 05:17:14 pm

Each time "they" tear down, "we" will raise up another. I was not their 'home' to take part in this era, because my generation's time to stand up for what is right and necessary was decades before, and the same type battles were fought then as the challenges that faced this Nyack Center over a twenty-five year period of longevity.

Congrats and keep up the hard work...

I'm a former childhood resident that can remember the value of strong support and foundation for a healthy perception when striking out there in what can be an unforgiving world that might shake and crack but never bring down, for this one has been established on solid ground. PEACE and BLESSINGS.

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