According to the Over-The-Rhine Chamber of Commerce website, "The Annual Star Awards recognize those organizations and/or individuals that have contributed to the revitalization of our grand historic neighborhood and for their outstanding accomplishments, and dedication to the Over-the-Rhine Community."
Leslie Cook received the Star Award for Individual Contribution for her work at First Lutheran Church and the Over-The-Rhine Learning Center.
First Lutheran Church in Cincinnati is one of the Southern Ohio Synod's mission congregations and plays a vital role in addressing the needs of the community by providing GED classes, adult reading classes, meals, and clothing, as well as spiritual support and guidance in one of the highest crime areas in the country.
Leslie and the other recipients of the Star Awards were honored on March 20 at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Your mission support contributions have made the work at First Lutheran possible. Your continued financial support and prayers will ensure that the wonderful work Leslie, Pr. Fred Cook and the many volunteers staffing the Over-The-Rhine Learning Center have done, will continue as long as they are needed.
Congratulations, Leslie!