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ASSOCIATED BLACK CHARITIES [[3 images]] MILLER POWELL ROBINSON ASSOCIATED BLACK CHARITIES PRESENT ITS LEADERSHIP AWARDS In recognition of their significant contributions to its development, Associated Black Charities, a federation of 50 social service agencies, presented its Leadership Awards to 11 corporations at a special reception at Tavern On The Green on February 13th. More than 200 guests and supporters attended the reception cosponsored by ABC and the New York Urban Coalition, Inc. Serving as Master of Ceremonies was Mr. Keith Lockhart, President of Lockhart & Pettus. Arthur Barnes, President of the Coalition, spoke of the need for an organization like ABC which acts as an advocate for the support of community-base agencies serving the city's Black communities. The list of ABC's accomplishments, in a period of less than three years, is particularly significant, he added. In this remarks, ABC Chairman Donald L. Miller described traditional methods of philanthropy in the Black community, largely through Black churches and benevolent associations, as evidence that giving was nothing new to the Black people. "What we have lacked is a disciplined method of giving to organizations that serve our communities. This is the reason Associated Black Charities was created. We are particularly pleased that the corporations being honored here tonight support our endeavor," Miller said. On hand to receive a Leadership Award for their companies were Mr. George Kennelly - New York Telephone Company, Mr. Edmund R. Harnedy - New York Life Foundation, Mr. Stephen Drotter - The Chase Manhattan Back, N.A., Mr. Darwin Davis - Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, Ms. G.G. Michelson - R.H. Macy & Company, Mr. Peter Krist - Mobil Foundation, Inc., Mr. Francesco Cantarella - Abraham & Struas, and Mr. George Powell - Philip Morris Inc. For their exceptional commitment to ABC, a Special Leadership Award Continued on next page ASSOCIATED BLACK CHARITIES A Brief History Associated Black Charities (ABC) was born of a very real need within the Black community; the need for a single, unifying organization capable of supporting New York City's many Black-oriented human service agencies. About eight years ago, Black Agency Executives (BAE)- a group of Black executives of major social service agencies - joined together to assess and influence the social service policies and practices that affect Blacks in New York City. They, having realized decreasing public funding in their own agencies, were seeking cost-effective mechanisms that would help meet the increasing number and complexity of Black social service needs. BAE commissioned a study to determine the feasibility of a federated or centralized approach to Black-oriented fundraising and social support services. These finding led to what is now Associated Black Charities. ABC was formed in June, 1982 and has a current membership of 50 agencies. ABC's member agencies are located throughout the city and offer a broad spectrum of human services to New York City's Black population. Services offered include: day care, senior citizen care, job training, family and individual counseling, food distribution, educational programs, emergency shelter, and other worthwhile services. ABC tries to assist its member agencies by providing financial and non-financial resources. Through ABC, these agencies receive grants and, where necessary, technical and management assistance. In short, ABC is an "umbrella" organization under and through which these agencies can raise funds and improve their human delivery systems. 336
