It’s been a busy few months at the Family Center. Our annual “Wearing the Green and Singing the Blues” fund-raiser at Ground Zero in Clarksdale was a huge success. My dad, Walt Shields, and his wife, Maureen Allenbach, joined us for the weekend. Lots of thanks to Bill Luckett for donating Ground Zero for the event.

On April 21st Teach for America and the Family Center were the beneficiaries of the first annual DELTA Ball, which was held at our friend Shonda Warner’s newly renovated house and event space out by the levee in Coahoma County. “DELTA” stands for “Dedicated to Learning and Teaching for All.” About 250 people came to the gala--from here in the Delta to people from New York City-- and enjoyed the great music, the food, the auction, and hearing about Teach for America and the Family Center. We’re all so grateful to Shonda and all the people who made the event such a success.

It’s hard to believe that the end of the year is coming! Thanks to all of you who support us. You truly share the mission of education and wellness in Jonestown!

Coming events: May 12-Family Fun Day for the children of Jonestown, complete with water slide, bouncer, and games

May 17 – Montessori graduation and program

June 4 – Summer program starts-“Let’s Move, Jonestown” for children two to seventeen

June 9 – 5K walk/run for adults and children in Jonestown

June 12 - Jonestown in Motion graduation

Gratefully, in Christ,

Sr. Teresa Shields, SNJM
and JFC Staff