World Missions Inner-City EXTENSION Center (the EXTENSION Center) 1720 First Street NW Washington, DC 20001 The LIONS

CLUB of FORT STEVENS FOUNDATION The DC Children Youth Investment TRUST Corporation Partners & FRIENDS Proudly sponsors the Eighteenth Annual Malissa B. Perkins (Mom Zion) Scholarship Awards Achievement Recognition Ceremony

Saluting 15 High Senior High School Graduates Soaring like Eagles as they: Prepare to go to College in the Fall When: Sat. June 22, 2013 Where: World Missions For Christ Church 1720 First Street NW Washington, DC 20001 9:00am MEET &Greet 9:30 Official Ceremony Begins

Dr. JoAnn Perkins, President/CEO

In Dedication to the Children and Youth in the Village Even youths shall faint and be weary, and the selected young men shall feebly stumble and fall exhausted. But those who wait for the Lord--expect, look for and hope in Him--shall change and renew their strength and power; They shall lift their wings and mount up (close to God) as eagles (mount up to the sun), they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint or become tired. Isaiah 40: 30, 31

WORLD MISSIONS INNER CITY EXTENSION CENTER (The EXTENSION Center) 1720 First Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 202.387.3082 (V) 202.234.4818 (F) Email: extensioncenter@verizon.net Website: www.extensioncenter-dc.org
June 22, 2013 Dear Friends and Partners: On behalf of our Board of Directors, we would first like to welcome you, family and friends to our eighteenth Annual Malissa B. Perkins Achievement Awards ceremony. We would also like to express a special thanks to LION Spain Musgrove, President of The LIONS Club of Fort Stevens Foundation, the people who served as judges sharing their time reading each of the essays written by the graduates, the DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation, and individual donors for their special support contributed to this occasion. We say thanks. Today as a part of our ceremony, we not only recognize children and youth in grades K-12th for their scholastic accomplishments, but it is with great pride that we award 15 deserving senior high school students, the Malissa B. Perkins Financial Scholarship Award, which is designed to help first generational inner-city senior high school students going to college purchase books and other essentials needed for their matriculation in college. The names of this years 2013 scholars are: Diamond Bailey, graduating from Perry Street Preparatory Public Charter School attending Pennsylvania State in the fall; Marcus R. Andrews graduating from School Without Walls attending Temple University in the fall; Arnasha Jones graduating from McKinley Technology High School attending North Carolina University in the fall; Mercedes Young graduating from McKinley Technology High School attending Smeal College of Business in the fall; Leydi Guevara graduating from Columbia Heights Educational Center attending American University in the fall; Daryl Bright graduating from Ellington School of the Arts attending Carnegie Mellon in the fall; Michael Burrell graduating from Ballou attending Marshall University in the fall; Nyeka Graves graduating from Spingarn High School attending the University of DC in the fall; Briana Whitfield graduating from Roosevelt High School attending George Washington University in the fall; Kingsley Akpan graduating from Roosevelt High School attending University of Houston in the fall;

Yvette Mbah graduating from Roosevelt High School attending American University in the fall; Victor Ajokubi graduating from Roosevelt High School attending the University of DC in the fall; Mahlet Bekele graduating from Roosevelt High School attending Salisbury University in the fall; Solomon kassahun, graduating from Cardozo Senior High School attending Pennsylvania State in the fall; Roger Sanchez graduating from Columbia Heights Educational Center attending American University in the fall.

We say CONGRATULATIONS again to each of our scholars and say a special thanks to all of our Partners and FRIENDS who contributed towards making it possible to award scholarships to the 15 students who will benefit from their generosity.

High lights and upcoming projects: On August 17th , 2013, World Missions in collaboration with the Ecumenical Council of Churches and FRIENDS will sponsor a Back to School Rally Family and Friends Day Working with Mary Kaye Distributors and special friends, we provided over 563 ladies living in shelters and teens incarcerated Mothers Day gifts. Working with the DHS Chaplains office, our Just FRIENDS Prison Support group (which consist of college students and FRIENDS) visits and mentors incarcerated youth at both the New Beginning and Youth Services Center Detention Centers. On November 23rd 2013, we look forward to giving away Thanksgiving Baskets to families in need of food; last Thanksgiving we gave baskets of food to over 450 families needing food; this year it is our goal to increase this number to 1000 families st On December 21 , we look forward to our CHRISTmas rally which is designed to provide toys to needy children in the community as well as provide gifts to incarcerated teens. Last year we provided 3500 toys to children living in the community, shelters, prison, schools and to various book clubs; this year we want to increase this number. Last year we sponsored two summer camps, this year we will sponsor three; one camp for children ages 5 to 12 at Brookland Educational Center; and at World Missions headquarters site, under the leadership of Ms Gwen Bush Hodge will one be one of the two job Readiness program that will exist this summer-- with the other job site program under leadership of Literacy Options, this job site readiness program will be housed at Spingarn Senior High School. Working in partnership with the Department of Employment Services over 200 youth will work in our workforce development/ job readiness programs which will include being mentored by professionals from various walks of life, learning how to write resumes and other hands on employment skill development training. This year we partnered with the DC Youth Investment Trust Corporation, Perry Street Preparatory Public Charter School, Langley Educational Campus and Dr. Mwangaza Bandele, President of the MMB Legacy Group LLC in sponsoring in Parent workshops at Perry Street Preparatory Charter School and setting up our EXTENSIONCenter Family Parent life Center. We look forward to identifying and recruiting partners who will pray and financially support our work on a daily basis. We are looking for people to serve on our board. We are looking to identify additional funding streams and resources that will allow us to provide increased resources to people in need. We are looking forward to supporting in an even greater way not just our local book clubs, but our college book clubs as well. We look forward to Embellishing our Just FRIENDS Incarceration Support program to allow us to work with more college students who will share their time and talents with the KIDZ (as mentors) that we serve throughout the year.

In closing we ask for your prayers as we increase our commitment of making a positive difference in the lives of children, youth, and economically deprived families living in innercity neighborhoods. To accomplish this goal, we need your help. Please consider partnering with us by making a tax-deductible donation that will help us increase the number of families and children and youth that we serve throughout the year. Enjoy your day, Dr. JoAnn Perkins - President & CEO

Tribute: Malissa B. Perkins (Fondly Known as Mom Zion)

The late Malissa B. Perkins, fondly known as Mom Zion, was given this name by her pastor because of her love and maternal commitment to helping neighborhood children. It was not unusual for children living in the inner city to come to her home for a meal, to participate in Bible study, or just to receive assistance with homework assignments. In spite of the challenges of being a single parent, Mom Zion encouraged neighborhood children to stay in school, pursue their goals and strive for Academic EXCELLENCE. To perpetuate Mom Zions philosophy, the Malissa B. Perkins Scholarship Foundation is designed to salute the Academic Excellence and spirit of children and youth who triumph over insurmountable odds through education, spirituality and or volunteerism. It is the intent of the scholarship committee to annually award deserving inner-city children and youth with encouragement and scholarships that afford them opportunity to stay in school, graduate and obtain a college degree. This years awards are dedicated to the children of the village our inner-city youth. Through their educational achievements and moral development, a brighter future is created for them. The Mom Zion Spirit Award is a special award given to young people who demonstrate love and motivation on a daily basis to all who come in contact with them. The following ten categories of ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE epitomize the spirit of the Malissa B. Perkins Scholarship awards: Citizenship Community Service Computer Technology Graduation/GED Honor Roll Most Improved Music Outstanding Leadership Humanitarian Perfect Attendance World Missions Inner-city EXTENSION Center, Inc. (The EXTENSION Center) is a community-based organization whose sole mission is to provide educational training and services, which make a positive difference in the lives of children and adults living in inner-city neighborhoods. Children come to the EXTENSION Center, as a safe haven from drugs and other criminal activities in order to learn how to peacefully resolve disputes while engaging in activities that help them excel academically. Youth participate in the EXTENSION Centers Positive Alternatives Job Readiness/ Work Force Development program and Parents serve as volunteers, while participating in the EXTENSION Centers Family Parent Life Center and literacy programs. Programs are designed to improve the quality of life for children, youth and families who are economically deprived and by partnering with schools, mentors and tutors work with students who are experiencing academic challenges. Other programs include The Homework Center, Conflict Resolution and Domestic Violence, and Welfare-to-work program. Other means of accomplishing its mission include sponsoring outreach rallies which include in January a reflection/prayer/meditation rally, in April sponsoring its annual walk a thon; in June sponsoring the Malissa B. Perkins Scholarship Ceremony, in August sponsoring the Back to School Rally, in November providing Thanksgiving Baskets to needy families, and in December its annual Toy Give Away Rally which is designed to provide toys to needy kids.

World Missions Inner-city EXTENSION Center 2013 Rally Schedule

As a community-based organization, it is the mission of the EXTENSION Center to provide educational training services that impact positively lives of Children, Youth and Adults living in inner-city neighborhoods. To accomplish our mission, we sponsor educational training programs, Good Samaritan PROJECTS and the following 7City-wide Rallies throughout the year: Rally #1: January 28th Reflections/Prayer Summit Theme: Pray first, and then act upon your decisions. Prayer Mobilization throughout the entire month of January, the EXTENSION Center and Area churches and other partnering agencies participate in a month of Quiet time with lots of Prayer, meditation, and fasting. Rally #2: Saturday, April 28, Community Health and Safety Walk a-Thon A Fund Raiser on behalf of our organization Rally#3 May 3rd Theme: Mobilize and encourage people to participate in the National Day of Prayer. The Malissa B. Perkins Scholarship Applications are due on Mothers Day. Rally # 4: June 22nd Theme: The Melissa B. Perkins Scholarship Awards Ceremony is designed to recognize children and youth for their academic achievements and community service. Rally#5 August 17th Theme: The Family and Friends BACK-TO-SCHOOL RALLY provides inner-city children the essential tools needed for success in school. We sponsor a drive for BACK PACKS and other items such as notebooks, pencils, folders, tablets etc. This family and friends sponsored activity will be a block party which will include a meet and greet and other fun activities for the kids. to engage in as neighbors work together preparing kids for returning back to school. Rally #6 Saturday, November 23rd The Thanksgiving Rally is designed to give Thanksgiving Baskets to families in Need. Rally #7: Saturday, December 21st The CHRISTmas Rally is designed to provide gifts to needy kids. For information about how you can make a tax-deductible contribution or get involved in any of the rallies, Please contact us at: World Missions EXTENSION Center Inc. P.O. Box 92083, Washington, DC 20090-2083 Office: 202-387-3082 Fax: 202-234-4818 extensioncenter@verizon.net www.extensioncenter-dc.org

The Malissa B. Perkins Scholarship Award Ceremony Saturday, June 22nd,2013 9:00 Meet & Greet the Graduates 9:30am

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~Opening Ceremony~ Shellie Bowers Jr, Master of Ceremony Presentation of the Colors, The Metropolitan Police Honor Guard Scripture Reading, Bishop Hamilton Edmonds, Burning Shinning Light Church Invocation, Rev. Pastor Charles Davis, Chaplain Department of Human Services ( the National Anthem) ~Program~ Musical Selection, Minister Ginger Cronwell, Saxophonist Introduction of Judges Welcome/Greetings Dr. JoAnn Perkins, President/CEO Entertainment include: Kenyetta Smedley, soloist New Born Church of God True Holiness Assemble and others Words of Encouragement from Former Recipients of the Malissa B. Perkins Scholarship Award Sharnita James and Paula Thomas both presently attending the University of Delaware 2013 scholars speakers include: Diamond Bailey Marcus R. Andrews Arnasha Jones Mercedes Young Leydi Guevara Daryl Paris Bright Michael Burrell Nyeka Graves Briana Whitfield Kingsley Akpan Yvette Mbah Victor Ajokubi Mahlet Bekele Solomon kassahun Roger Sanchez

DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation The following judges who shared their time in reading the Essays written by the graduates:

Shellie Bowers, Jr. Mentor Charnette Robinson, Commander, Metropolitan Police Department John Salatti, Vice President, Edgewood Civic Association Lt. Ralph Neal, Metropolitan Police Department

A special Thanks to all of of our FRIENDS Asst. Chief Diane Groomes and the Metropolitan Police Department Honor Guard
~~Upcoming Highlights about World Missions Summer Camp Staff for its three camps which start on July 1st and ends of August 9th Gwen Bush-Hodge, Director World Missions Headquarters Positive Alternatives Job Readiness Program Crystal Jones, Director World Missions/ Literacy Options Positive Alternatives Job Readiness Program at Spingarn High School Jonetta Queen, Director World Missions Adventure Day Academy Summer Camp in partnership with the District of Columbia Public School Brookland Educational Center is a site for children in kindergarten and first grade Please circle the date August 17th is the date for the Family and FRIENDS Back to School Rally

Have a Safe Summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!