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AWARDS Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award, 1989 Eleanor Roosevelt was a driving force behind the adoption in 1948 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Sister Mary Ross accepted the award from Matilda Cuomo at the Governor's Mansion in Albany. Providence House was 1 of 12 agencies to receive the award out of 350 nominated. President's Service Award (formerly named the President's Volunteer Action Awards), 1990 These prestigious awards were established in 1982 to honor the efforts of outstanding individuals, families, groups, organizations, businesses and labor unions engaged in voluntary community service addressing unmet human, educational, environmental and public safety needs. Providence House was awarded this honor in 1990 by President and Mrs. Bush. Providence House was 1 of 19 groups selected from 2,800 nominees throughout the country and the only agency in New York state to be so honored. Certificate from District Attorney Charles Hynes, 2001 On Wednesday, May 9, 2001, District Attorney Charles Hynes celebrated Mother's Day at a reception to honor the unsung heroes who dedicate their lives and work to protecting and preserving families. Our own Sister Janet Kinney, Executive Director, and Sister Elaine Roulet, Foundress, participated in this Mother's Day reception and received certificates honoring their work. Ellis Island Medal of Honor, 2001 In May of 2001, Sr. Marion Defeis, a Core Community Member at Providence House VI received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. This medal was given in recognition of her work done for the women of Rikers Island and for her zeal in working for the repeal of the Rockefeller Drug Laws. This was truly an honor for Sr. Marian as this medal was made more special due to her mother being one of those that came through Ellis Island. Borough President's Award, 2004 June 3, 2004 marked "Providence House 25th Anniversary Day" in Brooklyn. The proclamation issued by Borough President Marty Markowitz was presented to Sister Janet Kinney at our June Anniversary event. |
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