The Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our Neighborhoods (ACTION) will host its 21st annual banquet Tuesday, March 12 at the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Caramel in Youngstown.
The event starts with a 5 p.m. social hour, followed by a 6 p.m. program.
This year’s banquet is themed “Empowering…ACTION.” The guest speaker will be the Rev. John Paul Robles, director of the Greater Youngstown Community Dialogue On Racism (GYCDOR) and Sacred Commons.
The event features dinner, an auction, and a ceremony honoring members of the community “who have shown dedication to empowering action,” said ACTION in a media release.
The honorees for the evening include:
- Jaladah Aslam for Voter Education.
- Dionne Dowdy for the Humanitarian Award.
- Patsy Payiavalis for the Community Award.
- Larry Moliterno for the Institution Award.
- Lola Simmons for the Trailblazer Award.
- Duane Piccirilli for the Path Finder Award.
Tickets for the banquet are $55 for individuals or $420 for a table. To RSVP, contact ACTION’s office by March 5 at 234-232-7292 or ex******************@ao*.com.
Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Caramel
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