Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Teenagers in Charge.

WHEREAS, TIC was founded in May, 1995 in an effort to address the needs and concerns of our youth ages 13-19 years old in the City of Philadelphia; and

WHEREAS, Teenagers in Charge (TIC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help teens build their self-esteem, heighten their cultural and community awareness and learn how to take charge of their lives by interacting with others, and facilitating and participating in educational lectures; and

WHEREAS, TIC empowers teenagers to take a stand and take charge of their lives, education and social issues; and

WHEREAS, Over the past nine years TIC has partnered with Wade/Time Warner Cablevision, Community Based Organizations and local colleges to collect clothing, canned goods, and toys for children in shelters; and

WHEREAS, Over the past five years TIC has partnered with the office of City Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown in collecting mittens, gloves and hats for children in homeless shelters and transitional housing through the Warmth in Winter Project; and

WHEREAS, Judith Dumorney-McDaniel is the Founder of Teenagers in Charge, and she has dedicated herself to creating the next generation of young adults who are dedicated leaders and engaged members of their communities; now therefore

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Teenagers in Charge and honor Judith Dumorney-McDaniel for her commitment to youth and passion for community service.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Judith Dumorney-McDaniel as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body.

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