Congressman Sanford Bishop and the Black History Month Observance Committee Set to Give Donations to Local Entities

Staff Report From Columbus CEO

Friday, August 21st, 2015

During the month of February, Congressman Sanford Bishop and the Black History Month Observance Committee hosted the Annual Black History Month Breakfast. Each year the proceeds from the breakfast are distributed to local entities that provide a vital and integral service to the citizens of Columbus, GA. We are honored to award the following recipients for 2015: the House of Mercy, the Columbus Black History Museum, and the Liberty Theatre.
Please join us as we thank the following entities, and recognize them for their contribution to peace, love, and prosperity in our community.

Date:
Monday, August 24, 2015

Schedule of Presentation Times & Locations:
House of Mercy, 1532 3rd Ave, Columbus, GA 31901- 9 AM
Columbus Black History Museum, 315 8th St, Columbus, GA 31901- 10 AM
Liberty Theatre, 813 8th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901- 11 AM

Award Amounts:
House of Mercy- $10,000.00
Columbus Black History Museum- $5,000.00
Liberty Theatre- $5,000.00