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IN THIS ISSUE...
In the Spotlight The Bessie Morris Foundation is so happy to announce the graduation of Letisia Alvarado from University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor's degree in social welfare and psychology. Letisia has decided to continue her studies at University of Southern California (USC). She is working on her master's degree. Letisia is one of the recipients of the 2006 Prom Dreams Program. She has volunteered her time with the Bessie Morris Foundation to help mentor our past young ladies with college skills. In fact, last year, Letisia was given an assignment to locate Rosa Hernandez and Patty Gonzales (Prom Dreams 2010 recipients) during their college tour at University of California, Berkeley, to inform them that they were selected for the prom scholarship. She has proven to be a great asset to us. She will always be special to the foundation and we are wishing her many blessings during her journey in life. You look amazing in your cap and gown...way to go girl!!! $5 Foot-Long Campaign - Be a Company Sponsor
You can be part of the $5 Foot-Long Campaign too. Please join us with our campaign to make a young lady's dreams come true. More information is on our home page. 2010 Prom Dreams Recipients Back for the Holiday Break Wow, it was great seeing everyone again. Charmaine, Patty, Breanna, Rosa, Velma, Ray and I all met at Chili's restaurant in Los Angeles for a quick bite to eat. We were able to hear about the girls' college experiences. They shared many stories and quotes that they wanted to pass on to other young ladies, such as... Work hard and believe in yourself ... You are just as capable as the next student ... Take advantage of all the resources available to you (writing lab, Extended Opportunity Program and Services and advisors) ... Get to know your instructor and visit your instructor during office hours for additional help ... Do not be afraid to ask questions, if you don't understand something ... Be yourself and maintain a balance with school and friends ... Stay focused! Powerful Women In this issue the Bessie Morris Foundation wanted to take a moment to celebrate five phenomenal women and their accomplishments. They were asked to share their wisdom and advice on four questions and to share some information about themselves. We are so happy about this issue of Powerful Women. We present to you...
A Day at the Los Angeles Clippers' Game with Blake Griffin
Congratulations to the Graduates
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Letisia Alvarado
The $5 Foot-Long Campaign was a great success thanks to the employees of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Sheriff's Court Service Headquarters Personnel and the Sheriff's Headquarters Personnel). The employees of the Sheriff's Department immediately embraced this campaign and ran with it, knowing that they could make a difference in a young lady's life. At the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD), 60 people were asked to donate $5 to send a young lady to her prom. As a result of the donations, a young lady was able to dance the night away. We are so grateful to the LASD for their generosity.
(left to right) Rosa, Patty, Charmaine and Breanna 
Vera Blanche Dorsey-Reeves
Ruthie Mae
Clarice K. Massenberg
Christy M. McNorton
Velma
The Bessie Morris Foundation was blessed with tickets from the Los Angeles Clipper's Foundation on March 23, 2011 for the Washington Wizards vs. the Los Angeles Clippers. We were able to share these tickets with 109th Street Elementary School students with the help and support of the principal Ray McCoy and Carl Edmond (5th grade teacher). The students were so excited.
