Macedonia Baptist Church Supports Academic Excellence with Scholarship Gala Event

ALBANY, N.Y. - April 16, 2017 - PRLog -- On Saturday, April 22, 2017, members, friends, educators, and advocates for youth will gather at the Treviso by Mallozzi's banquet hall/restaurant, located at the Italian American Community Center, 257 Washington Avenue Extension in Albany, New York for the 8th Biennial Scholarship Fundraising Gala of the Macedonia Baptist Church Scholarship Fund Ministry. The theme for the gala is "Our Future, Our Children: Imagine, Ignite and Inspire." The biennial event is a main fundraiser for the Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to students in the Capital District region who pursue education beyond high school. Linda Jackson-Chalmers, President of the Board of Directors of the African-American Cultural Center of the Capital Region, Inc.; Educator and Administrator, will serve as Chair of the Honorary Gala Committee.

The evening begins at 5:00pm with a reception followed by the dinner program at 6:00pm. The keynote speaker for the Gala will be Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins, eleventh President of West Virginia State University, which was founded as a historically black public university. Dr. Jenkins is an established higher education leader committed to advocating for students and creating higher education opportunities for all students, especially under-represented groups.

Proceeds from the Gala will support the following higher education scholarships and awards:

- The Macedonia Merit Scholarship (non-renewable) provides $1,000 annually to three high school seniors of African descent in the Capital District region;

- Historically Black Colleges and Universities Award (HBCU) provides up to $4,000 over the course of four years for Macedonia's active youth members who attend an HBCU institution upon graduating from high school; and

- The Macedonia Higher Education Assistance Award provides $250 for the fall and spring semesters to Macedonia's active youth members that attend a two-year or four-year college/university, or a trade/vocational school upon graduating from high school. The maximum award is $2,000 over the course of four years to assist students with purchasing books for their classes.

Through the Scholarship Fund, over $133,000 in financial support has been provided to more than 100 students. In addition to monetary support, the Scholarship Ministry provides students with assistance and guidance in preparing for college; identifying educational opportunities and financial resources; while most importantly, encouraging each student's spiritual development. The Fund's core mission is that they collectively do their part in helping to build strong and vibrant communities.

For Tickets:
Honorary Committee membership is $135.00 per person and individual tickets are $70.00. Additional tickets can be purchased by contacting Macedonia Baptist Church at (518) 489-4370 or by e-mail at: churchclerk@macedoniaofalbany.org.


About Macedonia Baptist Church:
Macedonia Baptist Church was established in 1930 and is led by Reverend Leonard D. Comithier, Jr. The church's vision includes spiritual development, educational opportunity, outreach, and economic development. Macedonia Baptist Church is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization. To find out more about Macedonia Baptist Church, visit www.macedoniaofalbany.org.