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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE STRIPLIN FOUNDATION PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE
New York, New York (June 15, 2006) The Striplin Foundation, Inc. awarded, Anthony Santiago, a senior at Christopher Columbus High School, Bronx, NY, their Amanda, Mary, and James Scholarship Award (AMJ). The Striplin Foundation, Inc. (TSF) is a 501 (c) 3 organization established in 2000, whose primary goals are to provide education scholarships to high school seniors and to disseminate information on mental health issues. Preference, for the AMJ Award, is given to students who have a disabled parent, guardian or household member, including but not limited to those who are psychologically disabled, however this is not a requirement for receiving the award.
In addition, consideration is given to those students who are active participants in some area of both the arts and sports, who have been accepted into a college, university or other post-secondary institution, and who will attend within one year of graduation.
The AMJ Award is given to honor the memory of Amanda Tia Striplin who participated on the track team and in the drama and choral clubs. She was killed in a car accident two months after her graduation from Christopher Columbus High School in August 1999. Her mother, Mary, was also killed and her brother James survived with near fatal injuries. The tragedy occurred as the family drove Amanda to begin her first year at the University of New Orleans.
Ms. Toi Jones, TSF Board member, presented the Seventh Annual AMJ Award at the Annual Honors Ceremony held at CCHS.
This year’s recipient, Anthony Santiago demonstrates the same qualities as Amanda. He was on one of the top cheerleading teams in the city, was on CCHS’ Yearbook Committee, and used the knowledge he gained from his courses in digital photography, drawing workshops and web design to develop his love of drawing people, landscapes and "just about anything else." He also enjoys taking photos of everything. Mr. Santiago is planning to attend Pennsylvania State University in Fall 2006.
The Striplin Foundation hopes to extend the AMJ Award to all high school seniors in New York City.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
VIVICA A. FOX TO HOST FIRST ANNUAL CELEBRITY CHARITY GOLF GALA
TO BENEFIT THE STRIPLIN FOUNDATION, INC.
New York, N.Y. (June 1, 2006) – The Striplin Foundation, Inc. and Mac-Melius Agency, Inc. announced today the date of the first annual Celebrity Charity Golf Gala to benefit TSF’s scholarship fund and support victims that suffer from Mental Illness. This benefit extravaganza will take place on Sunday, July 30, 2006 at Seaview Marriot Resort and Spa in Galloway, NJ.
The Striplin Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization established in 2000, based in New York City, whose primary goals are to provide educational scholarships to high school seniors and to disseminate information on mental health illness as it relates to de-stigmatization and support to families, consumers and the organizations that serve them. "Many studies reveal that communal stigma is the leading reason why people of color do not seek help with mental health issues," says TSF Executive Board Member, JT Keitt. The lack of cultural competencies, qualified care in lower income communities, and stigma all contribute to disparities in the treatment of mental health. "It is our goal to help educate the traditionally underserved communities with the hope that our initiatives will make a difference in attitudes", says Keitt.
Mac-Melius Agency, Inc. established in 2004, is a New York based publicity, marketing, and photography firm, that specializes in partnering with charities and organizations to coordinate events. The Seaview Marriott Resort and Spa is a Golf Resort and Spa located only minutes away from Atlantic City, it has an equally impressive Pines Course that was established in 1929. This is more of an American "Parkland-style" course that measures almost 6,800 yards from the tips. The Pines was carved from the woodlands surrounding the resort and features tight fairways with well-protected landing areas for a truly different challenge. It is also the Host Course for the ShopRite LPGA Classic 2006.
This golf outing will last from 1pm-6pm and will be hosted by BET’s RAPCITY host MADLINX. The VIP reception will be from 6pm-8pm and will be hosted by VIVICA A. FOX. Additional Celebrity attendees will be announced at a later time. Current Sponsors include NFL's New York Giants and Southwest Airlines.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Local Non-Profits present One-Day Mental Health Forum for Women of Color
New York, New York– On Saturday November 19th, 2005, The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Manhattan Chapter (NCBW) and The Striplin Foundation, Inc. (TSF) will conduct a one-day educational conference, A Healthy Life Begins with a Healthy Mind: A mental health forum for women of color, their families and organizations that serve them. The program will be held at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center located at 234 East 149th Street in the Bronx, from 8:30 AM-3:30 PM.
The forum targets women of color between the ages of 18-55 from underserved communities of the Bronx and surrounding New York City areas. “Many studies reveal that communal stigma is the leading reason why people of color do not seek help with mental health issues,” says TSF Vice President, Dorothy F. Striplin, PhD. The lack of cultural competencies, qualified care in lower income communities, and stigma all contribute to disparities in the treatment of mental health. “It is our goal to help educate the traditionally underserved communities with the hope that our initiatives will make a difference in attitudes”, says Striplin.
Addressing these issues include guest speakers, Annelle Primm, MD, MPH, Director of Minority and National Affairs of the American Psychiatric Association, Lloyd Sederer, MD, Executive Deputy Commissioner, New York City Department of Public Health and Mental Hygiene, Kym Hampton, former WNBA player and many others. Concurrent Workshops include; Mental Health and The Criminal Justice System; Mental Health and Chronic Disease; Depression and Self Esteem: Empowering Women of Color; Resources for Mental Illness: Getting the Help You Need; Interacting with the Medical Community; and Identifying and Treating Mental Health Illness in the Hispanic Community(session in Spanish).
NCBW is a nationally chartered non-profit volunteer advocacy organization dedicated to addressing issues that face Women of Color. TSF is a 501(c)3 organization as well, based in New York City, whose primary goals are to provide educational scholarships to high school seniors and to disseminate information on mental health issues as it relates to de-stigmatization and support to families, consumers and the organizations that serve them.
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On Sunday, February 15, 2004 TSF held its First 'Have A Heart" Fundraising celebration at Con Sazon in the Bronx, NY. Thanks to our many supporters the event was a success. Several professional were present including Angela Dews, the Executive Director of The Women of Color Policy Network and CBs producer Charles Hammond.
Comedian Rich Ramirez brought the house down with loads of laughs and Charisse Jones, co-author of the book Shifting: The Double Lives of Black Women in America was on hand to sign copies of her book. The event was a monumental moment in the history of The Striplin Foundation, Inc and we would like to thank friends, family and everyone present and those who donated but could not be present for thier dedicated support!!
Special Thanks to Joanne T. Keitt, Sandra C. White, Cheryl Johnson, Dorothy F. Striplin, Charisse Jones, Lorraine V. Latchman, Esq, Cozette Gonzalez, The New York Knicks and Con Sazon owner Alma Sanchez for helping to contribute to the success of this event.
Check out some PHOTOS of the event
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