Faith, Hope and Love Unlimited honored the work of ordinary individuals, 4th Annual FAITH AWARDS

LOS ANGELES - Nov. 10, 2016 - PRLog -- FFaith, Hope and Love Unlimited 4^th Annual FAITH AWARDS saluted ordinary men and women who have unwavering faith in their careers, philanthropy efforts and life's journey to not only benefit themselves but others as well. The breakfast event was held on Saturday October 29, 2016 at 9 a.m. in the Bayview ballroom at the Marriott Marina Del Rey, 4100 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. Honorees included: Author/TV and Radio Host/Actress Rolonda Watts, Elected Official Harold Williams, Breast Cancer Survivor Jackie Coco, CBS Radio/94.7 the WAVE Corporate Executive Jaime Young-Eke and Philanthropist/ex-gang member Kevon Gulley, Founder of SAVE BLACK BOYS.

"There are no superlatives that can express my true emotions of the success of the 2016 FAITH Awards. With the help of the FHLU board, committee and producer, we selected powerful individuals who display the true essence of our mission which they expressed, encouraged and inspired all in attendance," says FAITH AWARDS visionary and Faith, Hope and Love Unlimited Founder Hope Williams.

With a beautiful panoramic view of Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop, our honorees and celebrity guests flocked to the media-filled fuchsia carpet, honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month, followed by the invocation from Reverend Stanley White of Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles. Ervin Pope and the FURNACE band set the tone of the event with their instrumental renditions of familiar gospel, jazz and soulful covers while guests dined on a delicious breakfast buffet of American fare, delightful pastries, and a waffle station.

Keeping with the theme "Trusting and believing in yourself", honoree Harold Williams passionately spoke about his commitment to his FAITH. Author/TV host Rolonda Watts said…" I feel honored to be recognized for my faith". Breast Cancer survivor, Jackie Coco captivated the audience with her story of survival and being her own advocate. Corporate Executive Jamie Young Eke shared her story as an adoptee who recently found her birth Mom's family this July, has stood on her faith her entire life. Lastly, honoree Kevon Gulley boldly stated his stance on saving black boys nationwide and "leaving a legacy of 5000" to continue his work with SAVE BLACK BOYS.

High School Senior Evelyn Boswell amazed the audience with a dynamic spoken word performance. Our profound and inspirational speaker, Henry Acosta, roused the guests with his personal and deep-rooted story as an uneducated young man who graduated from high school, pursued higher education and now has a Ph.D. all while suffering in silence with mental illness & depression.

Celebrity guests in attendance include: NFL player James Anderson of the New Orleans SAINTS, reality stars Wendell James (Raising Whitley) and Tonya Renee Banks (Little Women LA), International music artist NORWOOD, and television & stage Actress KiKi Shepard and the honorable Diane Watson.

With the success of the FAITH AWARDS, Faith, Hope and Love Unlimited can continue to give more teen girls from low income communities the tools to succeed through practical life skills, leadership, financial literacy and mentors with opportunities to design a future that prepares them for tomorrow's careers.

To stay in touch with future Faith, Hope and Love Unlimited events and charity partnerships or to make a donation, visit: www.faithhopeandloveunlimited.com.

About The FAITH, HOPE & LOVE UNLIMITED

Faith, Hope & Love Unlimited was founded to inspire and enable all women of color, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Our mission is to be of service to the community by encouraging people to follow their dreams so they can lead a fulfilling and purposeful life.

About The FAITH AWARDS

An entertaining Los Angeles-based awards show created to showcase individuals that have faced the challenges of life and persevered to reach their goals through faith. It is designed to recognize ordinary people doing extraordinary things.