The People for Fairness Coalition (PFFC) recently celebrated its fourth anniversary at Miriam’s Kitchen. Twenty-two members, past and present, plus special guests and supporters, gathered for cake, cookies and drinks. There was also the announcement of a surprise gift: PFFC received a $300 donation from an organization known as Lean Forward.
PFFC was founded in 2008 by a few homeless individuals concerned about heat and hot water problems at one city shelter and the closing of another and has since evolved and grown, serving as a voice for the poor and homeless in city government.
As part of the birthday celebration, many members were recognized with awards for their contributions over the years. Four veterans of PFFC, Anthony C. Davis, Pastor Yolanda L Bynum, Richard Embden and Lafayette Wright were given the PFFC Veterans Award.
Others were also cited for their support of PFFC. They included Michael Fisher, Jr. and Adam Rocap, facilitators of PFFC, who have helped this group to stay grounded; O.B. Black, for his outreach work, including empowering shelter residents to vote during PFFC’s Voter Registration Drive; Carlton P. Harris, for his work with Occupy DC and outreach; John McDermott, who has helped others, including this reporter, along with his tireless efforts during outreach, and for advocating for those who can not speak for themselves and Todd C. Wiggins, for his work with media operations.
Albert Townsend, Robert Warren, Paul Lee Taylor and Amanda Formica were commended for their outreach efforts. And Eugene Sanford, this reporter, was recognized for recording meeting minutes and designing the awards for all recipients. Miriam’s Kitchen Security was also cited for its support of PFFC.
