Leon Haynes, founding director of Hosanna House, received a special honor for his work with youth and the community. This local chapter has grown to 53 members and on this beautiful night, the testimonials of Ernie Bey (MAD DADS), Wilkinsburg Mayor John Thompson and Zone 5 Police Commander Jason Lando told the story of men making a difference in some of the more challenging areas of Allegheny County. Lando said he would like to have MAD DADS working with the police all the time. State Rep. Ed Gainey delivered a moving proclamation that made the audience want to pass the plate for a grass roots organization that is more roots than grass.
A hearty handclap was given to the women’s division of MAD DADS, affectionately called MOMS —Mothers Offering Moral Support. MAD DADS’ president says the organization could not do what they do—working with the lost, the least and the last––without their support.
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