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JULY
2015
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ISSUE
No. 18
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HONORING THOSE LOST IN CHARLESTON
Reflection and action in the Holy City
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Dear Friends,
This monthly newsletter is my chance to shine a light on all the wonderful parts about living in Charleston, showing some of the reasons why Charleston is consistently in the news as "Best City" in the United States. But in the last few weeks, Charleston has been in the news for a very different reason.
In the wake of the tragic and hate-fueled event that took place at the historic Emmanuel AME Church on Calhoun Street on June 17, 2015, I am taking a break from my typical newsletter to honor those whose lives were so senselessly cut short and to pay my respect to their families and loved ones. Charleston mourns the loss of Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Tywanza Sanders, Rev. Sharonda Singleton, Cynthia Hurd, Rev. DePayne Middleton-Doctor, Ethel Lance, Susie Jackson, Myra Thompson, and Rev. Daniel Simmons, Sr.
This tragedy has shown how people can come together in love, unity, and support, yet it also shows that we, as a community and as a nation, have a long way to go. Charleston may already be considered the "Best," but it is my hope that out of these ashes, Charleston may continue to become even "Better."
Sincerely, Leize Gaillard William Means Real Estate leize@williammeans.com
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| Outside Emmanuel AME Church on Sunday, June 21, 2015. The service was was piped out to the street through speakers so the thousands in the street could hear.
AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton |
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MAKE A GIFT TO
HELP THE FAMILIES OF THOSE LOST
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A COMMUNITY UNITED | The Charleston food and beverage community is honoring the victims, families and congregation of Mother Emanuel AME church with a gathering bringing together the people of Charleston. The event will be at the Belmond Charleston Place Hotel on July 9, 2015. Silent Auction bidding will be available to supporters around the country beginning on July 3 at Noon and ending Midnight on July 9. In order to bid in the silent auction, you must register a credit card. If at the end of the auction, you wish to pay with check or cash, you will be given the option to do so. To make a DONATION, text 3000 to 843-606-5995 and follow the text prompts. | LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS FUNDRAISER
A Community United is a 501(c)(3). All donations are tax deductible. Proceeds: 100% will be donated in 9 equal portions directly to the immediate surviving family member. TD Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors will be providing financial planning services to the recipients.
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Thank you for reading!
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