FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Huntsville/Madison County – Commissioner Violet Edwards is delighted to announce the establishment of Friends of the Bob Harrison Center, Inc. – a 501c3 non- profit organization whose mission is to support programming for the members of the Robert “Bob” Harrison Senior Wellness and Advocacy Center in Madison County.
“I am delighted that this group of community leaders are providing us with a path to better serve our members as well as allowing members to better serve each other,” said Edwards. “This partnership will bring instant benefits to the members and the community. “
Angelo Coleman, Consolidated Maintenance Group (CMG) Manager of ARES Corporation, heads the board. Other members are Erika Andrews of Redstone Federal Credit Union, civic leader Gladys Branch, Stacey Steele of NASA, and Jason Guyton of Avadian Credit Union. The group began working with center leadership last spring to identify projects that the community can assist with.
“I am excited to serve as the Inaugural President of Friends of the Bob Harrison Center,” added Coleman. “We have a great group of individuals serving and working together to help support the mission of the center and to ensure that seniors and members of the community are able to live long and stay strong!”
Friends of the Bob Harrison Center, Inc. kicks off its launch with its inaugural fundraiser on September 7, 2023, from 10a.m.–2p.m. at the center located at 6156 Pulaski Pike in Huntsville. It has partnered with HEADSHOTHSV to take headshots and family photos, with a portion of the proceeds going to the charity.
Several fundraising events are planned to engage the community, including the inaugural Friends of the Bob Harrison Center Golf Tournament and Music in the Meadow in the spring of 2024. To donate to the charity, please call (256) 990 2754.