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WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU
Meet the 2018-19 Elevation Awardees
Program: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Join us in celebrating our 2018-19 Elevation Awardees Community Leaders, our Keynote Speaker will be Chris Wilson author of The Master Plan.
QUESTIONS, CALL OR EMAIL
Jennifer Clark
Program Manager, Special Initiatives
(404) 788-3191 or jennifer@baltimorecorps.org
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The Elevation Awards Awardees received seed funding to develop a diverse array of programs, from opening furniture banks to creating a drop in center for LGBTQ+ youth. Come celebrate their successes, hear about next steps and how to plug in, and learn about the application process for next year’s awards!
Light refreshments will be provided.
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About Chris Wilson
Born and raised in Washington D.C, Chris grew up under extremely difficult circumstances. Poverty, drug addiction, and gun violence was the everyday norm in his community. At the age of 17, he was charged with a crime, convicted, and sentenced to natural life in prison. It was during times of isolation that he decided to not only to turn his life around, but to make a difference in the lives of people who currently live in poverty-stricken communities similar to his childhood surroundings. “Many years ago, I committed my life to self-improvement and helping others. I sat in a dark cell and wrote up what I now call my Master Plan. A plan to build a business empire and help others.”
While imprisoned, he earned his high school diploma, graduated from all of the vocational shops, earned an Associate of Arts Degree in Sociology, from Anne Arundel Community College and taught himself to speak and write in several foreign languages. He became a mentor, started a career center, book club and after serving 16 years in prison, he has returned to society a changed man.
He now resides in Baltimore City and is the owner and founder of the Barclay Investment Corporation, a multi-service social enterprise, specializing in residential and commercial contracting work. Barclay works closely with local workforce and social service providers to connect unemployed Baltimore City residents with clients who are in need of a number of services.
His other business ventures include The House of DaVinci, a high-end furniture restoration and design company and Master Plan Productions, a social impact content development company.