Tonight I attended a gospel fundraiser for Felicia Jackson at Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church. The gospel concert was spectacular and attended by diverse audience representative of  Montgomery County and this country. .Funds are still being accepted by The Dwellin Place for Felicia and her family.

 

For a little background information, Felicia Jackson's sister died leaving 10 children who she desperately wanted to remain together as a family. Felicia agreed to care for her sisters' 10 children in addition to her own four children. She currently works as security guard and has received support  and an outpouring of love from her childrens' school s as well as the  Rockville community during these tough times. The Montgomery County chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) sorority "adopted" the family last year and has provided ongoing  support for Felicia and her family. The AKA's also organized the  outstanding gospel concert on June,26,2008 to assist Felicia with the property taxes and house maintenance; Felicia and her family are now the new owners of a home spacious enough for everyone courtesy of Extreme Home Makeover.

 

During the concert, Felicia was described as someone who embodies love in her actions and words. She is a devoted parent who realizes the importance of education and never misses a school meeting for any of her children. Felicia lives what many of us only talk about-grace , dignity and equanimity under duress. She and her children deserve continued support and prayers.