Diana Gregory of Gregory’s Fresh Market received the Community Collaboration Award from Empowerment Systems, Inc.
Mobile farmer’s market company and healthy eating advocate Gregory’s Fresh Market (GFM) recently received the Community Collaboration Award from Empowerment Systems, Inc. during the organization’s Fifth Annual Power of Wellness Luncheon held at the Arizona Biltmore. Empowerment Systems, Inc. is a nonprofit family of health education and wellness programs. The Power of Wellness luncheon recognizes community partners and sponsors for their support of Empowerment’s overall mission.
The Community Collaboration Award is given annually to the organization that demonstrates an on-going commitment to community health education and awareness in Arizona.
The Salt River Project’s “African American Cultural Committee” has been gracious in its support for the work that we do in the Greater Phoenix community. This year, Gregory’s Fresh Market was the benefit recipient of the 9th Annual Evening of Fun, Music & Culture. All proceeds will support outreach programs for seniors in the Greater Phoenix valley.
Thanks to SRP AACC and all who attended and contributed to the success of the event.
Yudi Cesar has been the site manager at Broadway Terrace for more than four years. The Service Coordinator role is one of her many roles.
Yudi comments, “being a part of a non-profit organization that provides safe, secure, and affordable housing to seniors is one of the most important works I have done. The population of seniors we serve would otherwise be homeless without programs like the Section 8/202 program currently in place at Broadway Terrace. It makes possible for those persons of extremely low income to afford a quality home and remain independent for as long as it may be possible before transitioning to next levels of care. This extension is made possible through partnerships with other organizations like Gregory’s Fresh Market, which brings high quality items to the hands of those mobility impaired seniors who are unable to secure or afford transportation.” Yudi, your hard work over the last 4 years is appreciated.
Mr. Calvin Coolidge Goode – his name says much more than who was President when he was born. It speaks to the hopes, the dreams, and the aspirations of his parents from nearly 87 1/2 years ago. It tells you that in 1927, in rural Oklahoma, a child could bring great joy, hope and promise for the future no matter the current circumstances, to one day make great contributions to society. That was a period in time when we worked hard and fought hard to achieve life victories both big and small. And during Mr. Goode’s lifetime, his work ethic, courage and vision brought victories that were both plentiful and important. In 1949, he earned two college degrees from Arizona State University. In 1972 he was elected to the Phoenix City Council where he served 22 years. He was the longest serving city council person in the history of the city. He won a great victory for humanity when he passed a city council ordinance that made it illegal to discriminate in employment on the basis on race, physical disability or sexual orientation. He fought many battles and won more victories in the world of education and business, as a long-term employee of the Phoenix School System and as the owner of Goode and Associates, an accounting firm – H&R Block had nothing on Mr. Goode. He had amazing victories to recognize the King Holiday first by the city of Phoenix and eventually by the state of Arizona. His victory over Ward Connerly’s phony Civil Rights Initiative drew national attention.
As the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Tanner Properties, he is an advocate for bringing affordable housing options to seniors. Over 550 units of affordable housing apartments are available to elderly and disabled persons. Every facet of his life has brought about triumphant victories, not only for himself but mainly for his community. We as a community are better off because of these great victories over adversity and his ability to stand tall in the face of myriad obstacles.
Mr. Goode had the ability to persevere under the toughest of conditions until we as a community could realize the dream and claim the victory in hand. Mr. Goode, we recognize and honor you for your lifetime of commitment and accomplishments. The Third annual Seniors Awards Luncheon is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of Mr. Goode. The vision of your family from that first day has been realized many times over for your accomplishments – too numerous to mention – and your leadership in our community. You did your parents proud, Mr. Calvin Goode. You did us all proud. Thank you.
Have you purchased your tickets? Click here to purchase tickets for the 3rd Annual Senior Awards Luncheon and join us in honoring Mr. Goode and other unsung heroes. Thank you.
Gregory’s Fresh Market’s 2nd Annual Senior Awards Luncheon was a huge success. We are especially grateful to Susan Casper, Host of ABC15 Sonoran Living Live, Phoenix and Robert Ferguson, creator of the Diet Free Life System for their support in hosting this years program. The luncheon’s focus continues to be on our unsung heroes and Resident Service Coordinators, who have as their passion the care and needs of our senior citizens.
As a result of the funds raised at this year’s luncheon, Diana Gregory Outreach Service Foundation and Gregory’s Fresh Market will be providing over 1,000 free bags of fresh fruits and vegetables to senior citizens throughout the communities that we serve. If you would like more information about Gregory’s Fresh Market or would like to know how you can sponsor a bag of fresh produce for seniors during the holidays, please contact me by filling in the form below. Thank you. If you would like to make a donation, you can do so by clicking Donate
