25th Anniversary Awardees

We are beyond grateful and humble to celebrate our 25th Anniversary by honoring our incredible Awardees! These individuals truly personify excellence in every way, and we are so fortunate to work alongside them. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to making a difference in the community. Here's to many more years of success together!

Cornell Chapelle, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness (TCP)

In recognition of your outstanding dedication, compassion, and tireless commitment to serving the homeless community. Mr. Chappelle, an Air force Veteran, has exemplified true leadership as a champion for the underserved and less fortunate, working relentlessly to provide hope, support, and opportunity to those in need. His selfless efforts have made a profound impact, changing lives and inspiring others to join in the fight for social equity and compassion.

Georgia A. Eaves, Department Adjutant and Service Officer, American Veterans (AMVETS) of Washington, DC 

Thank you, for your volunteer time to provide assistance, in-kind donations, and quality service that have had a lasting positive impact on improving the quality of life for our underserved, disabled, homeless, and formerly homeless Veterans. 

Captain Stephanie Felder, PhD, LCSW, CAC-II, CEM, BCD, Uniformed Public Health Service (USPHS) 

In appreciation for your years of commitment, volunteer support, and passion in providing your professional skills to improving the lives of our underserved, homeless, disabled, and formerly homeless Veterans. Captain Felder has gone above and beyond the call for service and shown a passion and commitment to public service with a goal of improving the quality of life for our homeless Veteran community.

Dr. JoAnn Fisher, CEO, Women Veterans United Committee, Inc. 

Thank you, for your volunteer time to provide assistance, in-kind donations, and quality service that have had a lasting positive impact on improving the quality of life for our underserved, disabled, homeless, and formerly homeless female and male Veterans.

Michelle R. Ford, Director, Human Resources, OASYS 

Thank you, to you, and the employees of OASYS for your volunteer support, in-kind donations, and thoughtful contribution of time, and hard work to support improving of the quality of life for our homeless, disabled, underserved, and formerly homeless Veterans. 

Gloria Hairston, Director, Office of Public Affairs, Washington DC VA Medical Center 

Thank you for your guidance, leadership, expertise, feedback, assistance, hard work and volunteer time. Your insights, and willingness to go above and beyond the call to support improving the quality of life for our underserved, disabled, homeless, and formerly homeless Veterans have not gone unnoticed. 

Colonel Christopher V. Herndon (RET), National Defense American Legion Post #46

We are honored by your support, leadership, and efforts to provide an in-kind donation of $10,000 in New Boots & Shoes for our underserved, disabled, homeless, and formerly homeless female and male Veterans and their families. Your volunteer time and efforts have not gone unnoticed. 

Mary Keeser, Founder 

Thank you, to you, and America’s Adopt A Soldier® for your ongoing volunteer support and in-kind donations which had an invaluable positive impact on improving the quality of life for our underserved, disabled, homeless, and formerly homeless Veterans. 

Sue Ann Marshall, Executive Director of the Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness (TCP)

In recognition of your extraordinary leadership and unwavering commitment to social justice, we celebrate your remarkable journey and career as an example of what an Afro American girl from a farm in Prince George's County can achieve. Ms. Marshall through your relentless advocacy, you have risen to become a leader of one of the nation’s most powerful homeless service continuums, tirelessly fighting for housing and dignity for every man, woman, and child.

Patricia McInnis, President, Camp Springs Elks Lodge #2332 

Thank you, and the Camp Springs Lodge #2332, for your in-kind donations and volunteer support for improving the lives of our underserved, disabled, homeless, and formerly homeless Veterans. 

Sharon C. McInnis, Veterans Committee Chairperson, Camp Springs Lodge #2332 

Thank you, and the Camp Springs Lodge #2332, for your in-kind donations and volunteer support for improving the lives of our underserved, disabled, homeless, and formerly homeless Veterans. 

Tyra Nelson, Policy Associate, American Legion 

Your volunteer time and valuable in-kind contributions have been incredibly beneficial towards improving the quality of life for our underserved, disabled, and homeless Veterans. Your aid has been, and is, instrumental. 

Prometheus Federal Services, LLC (PFS) 

We value and appreciate the ongoing volunteer support of Prometheus Federal Services, LLC (PFS) and its employees for their generosity, in-kind donations, dedication, volunteer time and willingness to assist in improving the quality of life for our underserved, disabled, homeless, and formerly homeless male and female Veterans and their families. 

Rev. Carol Ramsey-Lucas, BCC , Chief, Chaplain Service, Washington DC VA Medical Center 

Your volunteer support and spiritual guidance has been a true blessing. Your encouragement has been invaluable and has had a positive and powerful impact on improving the quality of life for our underserved, disabled, homeless, and formerly homeless Veterans. 

Lieutenant Colonel Jason R. Secrest (RET), National Defense American Legion Post #46 

We are thankful for the collaboration initiated by you and between the National Defense American Legion Post #46. Thank you, for helping to make this possible as well as volunteering your time and invaluable guidance to improve the quality of life for our underserved, disabled, and homeless Veterans.

Sharon Smith, Activities Coordinator, East of the River Regional Socialization HUB, East of the River Family Strengthening Collaborative 

We are grateful for your dedication, thoughtfulness and willingness to volunteer your time to improve the quality of life for our underserved, disabled, and homeless Veterans. Your thoughtful contributions and volunteer time is appreciated.  

Bernice Thomas, Evangelism Veterans Team, Christ Kingdom Church  

Thank you, and the Christ Kingdom Church (CKC) for your ongoing volunteer time, support, spiritual guidance, and nutritional meals. Your hard word work has had a significant and positive impact on improving the quality of life for our underserved, disabled, homeless, and formerly homeless Veterans.