Chicago Organization Announces Man of the Year

The South Side Community Organization Announces Man of the Year Home of Life Rev. Johnny Henderson to be Honored

(PRWEB) July 14, 2004 -- The South Side Community Organization announced today that its inaugural Man of the Year award will be presented to the Reverend Johnny Henderson of the Home of Life Community Development Corp. Rev. Henderson will be honored in a ceremony on Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 6:45 p.m. at the Home of Life, 4650 West Madison Street.

This is the first time a Man of the Year award will be given, according to the organization's president Brother Deotis Taylor. Rev. Henderson was chosen to receive the honor because "He is a kind person." Brother Taylor adds: "He is extending his arm to the community. He goes out of his way. He helps pay the light bill."

Rev. Henderson is the pastor of the Home of Life Church, and the president of the Home of Life Community Development Corp. The missionary church, founded in 1982, guides the holistic person, and helps care for its members both spiritually and physically.

Started in 1978, the South Side Community Organization helps needy neighborhood families find housing and employment. They also arrange shelter for the homeless and counsel young people that have trouble with the law. Currently the organization counsels about 1500 people.

•    Who:     South Side Community Organization

•    What:     Man of the Year Award presented to Rev. Johnny Henderson

•    When:     July 14, 2004, 6:45 p.m.

•    Where:     Home of Life, 4650 West Madison Street, Chicago, 60644.

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