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CCO alum Charles Chapman honored as Young African-American Leader

chapman_charles.jpgPITTSBURGH, February 4, 2010—CCO alumnus and founder of the L.I.V.I.N.G. Ministry, Charles Chapman was one of 10 young African-American leaders honored at a Black History Month tribute on Wednesday, February 3. Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and Citiparks hosted the ceremony.

“The City’s 2010 Black History Month exhibit pays tribute to an extraordinary group of young individuals who represent the efforts of many others who share their commitment to serving our community,” said Mr. Ravenstahl. “We’re proud to present this impressive exhibit that inspires as well as educates.”

The exhibit showcases the accomplishments and contributions of these 10 outstanding individuals, as well as their plans for the future. Honorees were chosen in the fields of arts and entertainment, business/finance, civil rights/community action, education, health and wellness, military/law enforcement, politics, religion, science and technology, and social services.

Charles Chapman was chosen for the work he does with the homeless through the L.I.V.I.N.G Ministry he founded after being introduced to the CCO as a student at the University of Pittsburgh.

Throughout the month of February, residents will have an opportunity to hear many of the honorees speak at a series of lectures sponsored by the City of Pittsburgh Department of Parks and Recreation. Citiparks community recreation centers and Housing Authority of Pittsburgh sites will host events to showcase the individuals honored in the month-long exhibit.

For more information, visit www.Citiparks.net. The City of Pittsburgh’s celebration of Black History Month is presented by Citiparks and is sponsored by Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, 96.1 KISS and Penn Brewery.

To read a fuller account of Charles Chapman’s experience with the CCO, click here. To see a video clip of his transformation, click here.

To learn more about the CCO, visit http://www.ccojubilee.org, email cco {at} ccojubilee(.)org or call 412.363.3303.

Contact: CCO (Coalition for Christian Outreach)
Alicia Hoey, Marketing & Media Relations Associate
ahoey {at} ccojubilee(.)org, (412) 363-3303 x.121