NEW: Deborah Gist to be Honored by Family Service of RI
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
RI Commissioner of Education Deborah A. Gist will be honored by Family Service of RI for her contribution to education. Photo: Frank Curran.
The RI Commissioner joins the ranks of the Boston and Pawtucket Red Sox, U.S. Senator Jack Reed and others. Last year’s recipient was Geoffrey Canada, who heads New York’s “Harlem Children’s Zone,” which is the inspiration for Family Service of Rhode Island’s school-based work in South Providence. Mr. Canada was one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world.
Education visionary
“We are honoring another education visionary this year,” said Family Service of Rhode Island CEO Margaret Holland McDuff. “Her vision, her leadership, her energy have been an inspiration. Most importantly, she shares a key attribute of all our recipients: a deep unwavering commitment to brighter futures for children.”
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST“I am deeply honored that Family Service of Rhode Island will present me with the Brighter Futures Award, which I will be proud to accept on behalf of the school leaders, teachers, students, and families in our state who work hard every day to transform our schools and to prepare for success,” said Commissioner Gist. “I share with the folks at Family Service a commitment to and a faith in a brighter future for the children of Rhode Island, and I will continue to work tirelessly with Family Service and other nonprofit agencies to lead our schools toward greatness."
October 2 luncheon
Gist will receive the award at an October 2nd luncheon at the Rhode Island Convention Center, beginning at noon. The luncheon is a major fundraiser for Family Service of Rhode Island, a non-profit serving traumatized and abused children, families in poverty, and others in need across the state. The luncheon has become a paramount event since it was established in 2005, regularly drawing about 500 attendees from the business community, government, and other sectors. Seats are available through www.familyserviceri.org, by calling (401) 519-2274, or emailing [email protected].
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