Video: Cascade UMC Donates $22,000 to Morris Brown College
The funds will allow the 131-year-old institution to pay off a $500,000 debt to the U.S. Department of Education, according to school officials.
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In a move that effectively eliminates Morris Brown College debt to the U.S. Department of Education, the Rev. Dr. Marvin Moss of Cascade United Methodist Church presented a check of $22,000 to the school's president on Sunday.
Reiterating the landmark southwest Atlanta church's commitment to outreach and education—and the fact that the church was celebrating “United Methodist Student Sunday”—Moss presented the church to Dr. Stanley Pritchett at the 8 a.m. service.
Pritchett confirmed Sunday that the funding means Morris Brown now has the $500,000 due to the federal government by Aug. 24 to settle what once was a multi-million debt. He told the congregants, some of whom are Morris Brown graduates, that Morris Brown plans to continue its 131-year-history of higher education and leadership in the community.
"We are truly, truly blessed that you have embraced us in this campaign," Pritchett said to a standing ovation. [The check] helps us to insure that the future is stable for Morris Brown Colored College and all of our HBCU institutions."
According to Pastor Moss, the church campaign for Morris Brown began last month after he received a letter from Pritchett announcing the U.S. Department of Education's offer to settle the college’s multi-million dollar debt with an amount of $500,000.
On Sunday, July 3, Moss explained the fundraising effort during the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. In the weeks following, several special offerings were taken and members donated money to the cause online.
“We recognize the historical significance of Morris Brown College to our community and the world,” Moss said in a statement last week. “We are grateful that our Cascade members have answered the call during these tough economic times. We are called to be a light in the community so we are pleased to participate in this vital way.”
Janita Poe
10:46 am on Sunday, August 14, 2011
Cascade UMC did it! The is what community outreach and church work are all about!!
Andrea Morgan
10:50 am on Sunday, August 14, 2011
Wonderful!
Yolande M. Minor
2:01 pm on Sunday, August 14, 2011
Outstanding !!! I am so proud of Cascade UMC's contribution and Morris Brown College reaching their goal. What God has put together, Let No Man take us Under !!
Also, Excellent Reporting Janita, I love the panaroma view of the church and the moment captured in time !!!
Janice H. Milner
2:02 pm on Sunday, August 14, 2011
As a graduate of MBC, I'll always br grateful for your generosity. May God bless you all!!
Shirley Simmons
3:23 pm on Sunday, August 14, 2011
This proves that working together for a great cause,the community can be a true beacon for future progress.Congratulations to Morris Brown under the able leadership of Dr. Pritchett and the alumni who continue to be the leaders in the efforts to bring Morris Brown back to where it needs to be.
Jamie Cox
6:48 pm on Sunday, August 14, 2011
Impressive
L.J.
8:14 pm on Sunday, August 14, 2011
Praise GOD from whom all blessings flow!
L.J.
Janita Poe
8:16 pm on Sunday, August 14, 2011
Cascade Patch correspondents Dr. Yolande Minor and Dee Turner played a big role in raising awareness about MBC's deadline. Cascade UMC pulled together "to close" this debt and help this historic Atlanta institution move forward. Congrats Morris Brown!!!
Bm Hard
11:30 pm on Sunday, August 14, 2011
Thanks Dee and Cascade Patch for exposing MBC to the community.May GOD continue to bless the Cascade outreach ministry as you continue to share your blessings with others
Bett HArden
Delores "Dee" Turner
11:55 am on Monday, August 15, 2011
Great job Janita....kudos to the Cascade Patch, Cascade United Methodist Church, Morris Brown supporters, and fund raisers! I cannot wait for Morris Brown to get it's accreditation back and completely get back to being " a haven for all hungry souls".
Johnnie K. Blake
1:34 pm on Monday, August 15, 2011
What God has for you! No one can take it away!! May the blessings be upon these that gave from their hearts and those that worked so hard for this to come to pass. Job well done Cascade Outreach Ministry. Johnnie K. Blake Gainesville Florida.
JOSEPH WILLIAMS
7:28 am on Thursday, August 18, 2011
MORRIS BROWN HAS A HISTORY OF MISMANAGEMINT DATING BACK TO THE EARLY FORTIES. .A BOARD INDEPENDENT OF THE A.M.E CHURCH SHOULD
GOVERN THE COLLEGE. I WISH THEM THE BEST.ONE OF MY DAUGHTERS
HAS FOND MEMORIES OF MORRIS BROWN. JOE WILLIAMS