[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 134 (Thursday, September 22, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: September 22, 1994]
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               MAY DUGAN CENTER HAS ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. MARTIN R. HOKE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 1994

  Mr. HOKE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the May Dugan Center on 
its 25th anniversary and join the community in recognizing the center's 
dedication and commitment to helping people move forward with their 
lives through an effective and creative social assistance program.
  The May Dugan Center is a not-for-profit social services agency 
specializing in basic needs such as family, homes, education, jobs, and 
community participation. The staff and volunteers at May Dugan work to 
provide stability to over 10,000 individuals annually who face poverty, 
unemployment, and other similar problematic situations.
  The May Dugan Center's successful social programs, which are designed 
to encourage a sense of self-worth and independence, have repeatedly 
resulted in improved lifestyles. In 1993, the Trustees' Core Services 
assisted a total of 2,668 families and placed 221 families in low-cost 
housing. The staff and volunteers also helped 747 people find 
employment through an established jobs bank including 293 employer 
participants. The center was responsible for finding jobs for 97 people 
within the public and private sector.
  In honor of its 25th year of service, the May Dugan Center is 
sponsoring an anniversary campaign, a community open house, and a 
benefit to allow area supporters, benefactors, and trustees to 
contribute to its worthy cause. As part of the celebration, the members 
of the center aim to strengthen and improve a system that has been 
successfully maintained by the neighborhood Board of Trustees.
  Please join me in congratulating the staff, volunteers, and trustees 
at the May Dugan Center for their continuing efforts to assist our 
inner-city and near West Side families and individuals. The May Dugan 
Center represents a fine example of people helping people in the 10th 
Congressional District.

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